Another blow has landed on California’s manufacturing sector as a longtime food and beverage packaging facility prepares to shut down. The closure highlights ongoing consolidation across the food supply chain as companies respond to rising costs and shifting demand. Bakersfield plant scheduled to shut down Pactiv Evergreen has announced the permanent closure of its Bakersfield, California manufacturing plant, a move [...]
Beloved California restaurant closing after 35 years amid landlord dispute
For decades, diners strolling Rodeo Drive could count on one elegant restaurant as a symbol of Beverly Hills sophistication. Now, one of the area’s longest-running fine-dining destinations is preparing to close its doors for good. 208 Rodeo closing A longtime fixture of Beverly Hills’ luxury dining scene is preparing to serve its final meal. 208 Rodeo, a restaurant that has operated on iconic Rodeo Drive for more than [...]
End of an era: Cole’s French Dip closing after 117 years in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is about to lose one of its most iconic dining institutions. A restaurant that has served generations of Angelenos for more than a century is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the city’s culinary history. End of an era One of Los Angeles’ most historic restaurants is preparing to close its doors after more than a century. Cole’s French Dip, widely considered the oldest [...]
5 beloved foods and drinks that were quietly discontinued — most were over 60 years old
Food brands frequently rotate products in and out of stores, but some discontinuations leave a lasting impression. Over the past several years, several well-known snacks and beverages quietly vanished from shelves, sparking nostalgia and frustration among longtime fans. Here are five beloved foods that have disappeared in recent years. Fruit Stripe gum Introduced in the 1960s and known for its colorful zebra mascot, [...]
California restaurant reopens after car fleeing traffic stop crashes into building
A West Sacramento restaurant reopened early this year after a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop crashed into the building, causing significant structural damage and forcing emergency repairs. Thanks to swift action from local services, the restaurant was only down for seven days following the late-night crash – even though the repairs were during a peak holiday season. Late-night crash damages building Shortly after 11:30 [...]
Over 600 California workers laid off without warning — many by text — may get a second chance
A major bottling plant in West Sacramento, California, that suddenly shut down in October 2025 is poised for a comeback under new ownership, bringing hope to hundreds of displaced workers and beverage industry partners. The change in factory ownership and plan to re-hire many of the laid-off employees brings hope – but also caution from the employees who were dropped without any notice. Sudden Manna Beverages [...]
