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Local deals and free stuff in California

This week's local deals, grocery sales, free stuff and cheap things to do in California's biggest cities. Pick yours.

Cities in California

  • Los Angeles, CA

    Population 3,898,747

    600 grocery sales · 29 free items · 26 events · 14 food specials · 26 chain deals · 51 birthday freebies

  • San Diego, CA

    Population 1,386,932

    458 grocery sales · 14 free items · 41 events · 8 food specials · 31 chain deals · 54 birthday freebies

  • San Jose, CA

    Population 1,013,240

    312 grocery sales · 100 free items · 44 events · 9 food specials · 33 chain deals · 49 birthday freebies

  • San Francisco, CA

    Population 873,965

    2 local deals

  • Fresno, CA

    Population 542,107

    50 local deals · 381 grocery sales · 38 events · 14 food specials · 30 chain deals · 43 birthday freebies

  • Sacramento, CA

    Population 524,943

    71 local deals · 307 grocery sales · 9 free items · 22 events · 18 food specials · 31 chain deals · 45 birthday freebies

  • Long Beach, CA

    Population 466,742

    62 local deals · 536 grocery sales · 7 free items · 32 events · 19 food specials · 30 chain deals · 46 birthday freebies

  • Oakland, CA

    Population 440,646

    13 local deals · 331 grocery sales · 79 free items · 43 events · 8 food specials · 18 chain deals · 28 birthday freebies

  • Bakersfield, CA

    Population 403,455

    48 local deals · 357 grocery sales · 16 food specials · 26 chain deals · 26 birthday freebies

  • Anaheim, CA

    Population 346,824

    78 local deals · 450 grocery sales · 11 free items · 2 events · 19 food specials · 27 chain deals · 34 birthday freebies

  • Riverside, CA

    Population 314,998

    80 local deals · 464 grocery sales · 21 events · 19 food specials · 26 chain deals · 35 birthday freebies

  • San Bernardino, CA

    Population 222,101

    52 local deals · 471 grocery sales · 1 free item · 14 food specials · 13 chain deals · 17 birthday freebies

Latest local deals in California

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Fun and outings

BOGO flatbreads every Thursday

810 Entertainment, Riverside

Get a buy one, get one free deal on signature flatbreads every Thursday.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Food and drink

20% off Eggplant Pizza and Penne Alla Vodka

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria, San Francisco

Get 20% off the Boston Fried Eggplant Pizza and the Penne Alla Vodka Pasta, the items of the month for November.

Checked Thu, Nov 5

Fun and outings

BOGO signature flatbreads every Thursday

810 Entertainment, Anaheim

Signature flatbreads are buy one, get one every Thursday, but the page doesn't say which locations take part.

Checked Wed, Nov 4

Car care

$56.95 semi synthetic oil change

4th Street Auto & Tire, Long Beach

Semi synthetic oil change for $56.95, or full synthetic for $99.95, both up to 5 quarts with a spin on filter.

Checked Tue, Nov 3

Car care

15% off your first detail visit

A & P Detailing and Auto Enhancement, Fresno

New customers get 15% off their first auto detailing visit, and the page offers a printable coupon.

Checked Tue, Nov 3

Car care

4 wheel alignment for $75

A1 Auto Tire & Wheel, Sacramento

Four wheel alignment special priced at $75, with a coupon to print from the site.

Checked Tue, Nov 3

Free and cheap things to do in California

Event· Free

Family Craft Day

Fri, Nov 6, 3 pm to 4 pm

Riverside County Library System, Louis Robidoux, Riverside

Event· Free

Crest Craft Circle

Fri, Nov 6, 1 pm to 2 pm

San Diego County Library, Crest, 105 Juanita Lane, San Diego

Event· Free

Digital Weekend

Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 pm to 5 pm

Oakland Public Library, 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Avenue, Oakland

Free stuff in California this week

Desk
Free

Desk

Posted Wed, Oct 7

Sacramento, Sacramento

Wood Desk
Free

Wood Desk

Posted Fri, Oct 9

Northwest Pasadena, Los Angeles

Eat for less in California

Kids eat free

Outback Steakhouse

Monday

Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in guests say FREE JOEY MEAL or order online with code FREEJOEY. At participating restaurants.

6 Outback Steakhouse restaurants in San Diego

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Kids eat free

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Sunday

Kids get a free meal with an adult purchase of $15 or more, using code KIDS85 online. Prices vary by location.

949 Ruff Drive, San Jose

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Senior discounts

Denny's

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order specially priced classic items from the 55+ menu. Check your local store for availability.

19 Denny's restaurants in Los Angeles

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Buffalo Wild Wings

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Get drinks and bites priced from $3 to $6, dine-in only. At participating restaurants; offers may vary.

3 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants in Fresno

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Red Lobster

Most days, 3 pm to 6 pm, 9 pm to close

Weekday happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, and every night from 9 pm to close you can get $6 cocktails and $2 off starters. Prices and participation may vary.

1400 Howe Avenue, Sacramento

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Red Robin

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Happy hour drink and food specials are offered in the bar area. At participating restaurants; not available in Alaska, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and some other states.

Red Robin in Long Beach

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Happy hours

Chuy's

Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm

Get drink specials and $5 Chips 'n' Dips. Hours and specials vary by location.

Chuy's in Bakersfield

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Senior discounts

IHOP

Every day

Guests 55 and older can order value priced items from the 55+ menu, available all day.

2 IHOP restaurants in Oakland

Checked Sun, Nov 1

Chain restaurant deals in California

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McDonald's

McValue Meal Deals: McChicken Meal Deal $5 or McDouble Meal Deal $6, each with 4 pc McNuggets, small fries and small drink.

lunch and dinner · participating locations; prices vary

See it on McDonald's's site

McDonald's

Buy One, Add One for $1: buy a full-price McValue item and add a second of equal or lesser value for $1.

every day (items vary by daypart) · participating locations; prices vary

See it on McDonald's's site

McDonald's

Under $3 Menu: at least 10 items under $3, like the McChicken, McDouble, 4 pc McNuggets, Sausage McMuffin and hash browns.

all day · participating locations nationwide; prices vary

See it on McDonald's's site

McDonald's

$4 Breakfast Meal Deal: Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with hash browns and a small coffee.

breakfast hours · participating locations; one McDonald's page labels it limited time

See it on McDonald's's site

Wendy's

$6 Biggie Bag: a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, JBC or Double Stack with 4 pc nuggets, Jr. fry and small drink.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

See it on Wendy's's site

Wendy's

$4 Biggie Bites: pick one small item, like a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, 4 pc nuggets or Jr. fries.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

See it on Wendy's's site

Wendy's

$8 Biggie Bundle: two sandwiches with Jr. fries and a small drink.

lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary

See it on Wendy's's site

Wendy's

2 for $5: pick two of a Dave's Single, Spicy Chicken, 10 pc Spicy Nuggets or 10 pc Crispy Nuggets.

every day · participating locations; local prices vary

See it on Wendy's's site

Birthday freebies in California

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Starbucks

One free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink on your birthday.

How: Join Starbucks Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthday, and make one Star-earning purchase before it. Reward appears in the app.

Green level wording; excludes alcohol, merchandise, packaged coffee and multi-serve items.

Starbucks's rewards page

Chick-fil-A

Something sweet on the house for your birthday.

How: Join Chick-fil-A One in the app. On your birthday, check the Rewards tab.

Chick-fil-A's rewards page

Ulta Beauty

Choice of a birthday gift plus 2x points during your birthday month.

How: Join Ultamate Rewards (free), add your birthday and opt in to emails.

Members only; email opt-in and birthday needed.

Ulta Beauty's rewards page

The Cheesecake Factory

Free slice of cheesecake or layer cake for your birthday with any purchase.

How: Join Cheesecake Rewards (free) in the app or online.

Purchase required.

The Cheesecake Factory's rewards page

Chipotle

Free birthday reward: pick chips, guac, queso or a drink.

How: Join Chipotle Rewards and add your birthday. Choose the reward during your birthday month.

Chipotle's rewards page

Auntie Anne's

A free pretzel for your birthday.

How: Join Auntie Anne's Rewards and add your birthday.

You must make at least one purchase each year to qualify.

Auntie Anne's's rewards page

Cinnabon

A free cold brew for your birthday.

How: Join Cinnabon Rewards and add your birthday.

Terms apply; see the reward for details.

Cinnabon's rewards page