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CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news we learn the spooky truth about the legal dos and don’ts of selling homes where people have died and the even more terrifying truth about looming chocolate inflation.

A new ranking of the best and worst french fries in California comes to a controversial conclusion. A ubiquitous chain announced hundreds of store closures, and Corporate tax revenue in the Golden State is surging.

Check out this week’s top headlines for California business news on Patch:

Quote Of The Week

“The Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation program is a groundbreaking step towards allowing home-based kitchens to operate legally and safely, enabling countless individuals to turn their culinary passions into thriving businesses,” Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis said in launching a county program allowing home cooks to serve food to the public.

The Bottom Line

Freebie of the Week

To mark the partnership between Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s, anyone who brings in a McDonald’s receipt to participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops between Oct. 10 and 14 will get a free Original Glazed doughnut.

More Business News

Big Lots Closing 3 More CA Stores Amid Bankruptcy, Sale: Report

After already announcing 74 closures in California, Big Lots added three more locations to its list of to-be-closed stores.

Home Cooks Can Soon Run ‘Mini Restaurants’ In LA County

The county is providing a path for permitting for food businesses that have long been run without regulation.

SoCal Business Owner Out $14K After Check Stolen From Mail: Report

Wells Fargo told the business owner that her money would not be returned because she failed to report the fraud in 30 days, NBC4 reported.

In-N-Out Opens East Bay Location Months After Closing In Oakland

The new location employs about 80 people starting at $23 per hour and includes a drive-thru, indoor seating and a covered patio.

CA Food Company Put Customers’ Lives At Risk In Deadly Outbreak: DOJ

The company can no longer make or distribute certain items under a federal settlement announced this week, according to authorities.

LA Fitness Sued For Discrimination By Feds: Authorities

The Irvine-based fitness giant has nearly 700 locations nationwide and is America’s largest chain of owner-operated gyms and workout clubs.

$100,000 In Grant Money Available

AWS is offering to fund science, tech, and community health initiatives. The deadline to apply for the money is December 15.

Airline Expands Service At Oakland Airport With New Route

Daily flights starting Dec. 2 to Guadalajara and increased frequency to Monterrey starting Nov. 1 will boost connectivity with Mexico.

The idea is to create a mixed-use restaurant and entertainment area on Pier 45 centered around the fishing operation.

San Francisco-Area Businesses See Uptick In Customers During Week-Long Heat Wave

“We’ve got five restaurants here, so we’ve seen a 15 to 20 percent increase depending on the day,” Partrite said.

San Mateo Target Store Theft Suspects From Redding Arrested

Two people suspected of stealing over $1,100 worth of Target merchandise were arrested Thursday in San Mateo, according to police.

Round Table Pizza Opens In Oakland’s Troubled Hegenberger Corridor

Some good news finally for the troubled Hegenberger business corridor near the Oakland airport.

Lululemon, 2 Other Stores Opening At San Francisco Premium Outlets

The popular athleisure brand is opening its first outlet store in the Tri-Valley this month. See which other brands are arriving.

7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Underperforming Stores

Its Japanese parent company cited shifts in consumer spending because of inflation and nicotine flavor bans in California and Massachusetts.

Beverly Hills Restaurant Responds To Video Showing Fight Outside

A Beverly Hills eatery responded to a recent viral video showing two people involved in physical fight outside the restaurant.