377 jobs lost in bankruptcy + airline ends open seats: CA Biz News

CALIFORNIA — From the bankruptcy of a California wine company that left nearly 400 workers out of work to a shocking change in Southwest Airlines’ seating policy, there’s a lot happening on the business front in California this week.

This week it was discovered that employment at fast food restaurants has skyrocketed despite the minimum wage increase. Actor and avid pickleball enthusiast Vince Vaughn became the majority owner of a SoCal pickleball team.

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Check out this week’s highlights in California business news on Patch:

Nearly 400 Layoffs as CA Wine Company Files for Bankruptcy

The state estimates that 377 jobs will be lost due to permanent closures in Mendocino, Napa, San Luis Obispo and Sonoma counties.

Southwest ends open seating policy after more than 50 years

From next year, open seating will be a thing of the past at the airline.

CA chain offers half-price meals all month after viral order error

The pizza chain is offering customers a month-long 50% off macaroni and cheese deal after an online order from the company went viral.

Fast food jobs at record high in Southern California despite $20 minimum wage: report

This news comes despite the fast food wage law that went into effect on April 1, raising the minimum wage from $16 to $20 an hour.

Actor Vince Vaughn Now Owns Majority Stake in RivCo Pickleball Team

Vaughn, 54, a fan and recreational pickleball player, is now the majority owner of the Coachella Valley Scorpions.

Quote of the week

“Because we recently gave one of our guests only half a macaroni and cheese, we are going to be offering all of our guests half price macaroni and cheese starting today through the rest of the month,” said Chef Paul of California Pizza Kitchen.

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