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Fielding Buck

Fielding Buck has reported throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. His beats have included, business, dining, entertainment, and Southern California theme parks. He's also been a section editor and copy editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He has a master's degree from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University.

If dad like's pizza, beer or bonus gift cards, he's in luck on or around June 16.

Father’s Day 2024: Steak, gift cards and other dining deals for dad

June 13, 2024 at 1:43 p.m.

If dad like's pizza, beer or bonus gift cards, he's in luck on or around June 16.

CEO Denny Warnick says the price hike accompanied a pay raise for employees 'working in our California restaurants.'

In-N-Out Burger says it raised prices because of minimum wage increase

June 12, 2024 at 9:08 a.m.

CEO Denny Warnick says the price hike accompanied a pay raise for employees 'working in our California restaurants.'

The Irvine-based chain is planning to permanently shut its Oakland drive-thru, citing crime and a threat to safety.

In-N-Out Burger’s Oakland restaurant closure, called the chain’s first, looms this weekend

March 22, 2024 at 1:51 p.m.

The Irvine-based chain is planning to permanently shut its Oakland drive-thru, citing crime and a threat to safety.

Customers' unrest over rising restaurant prices require restaurants to get ahead of the narrative, according to marketing experts.

Why Wendy’s has been catching flak over prices and how restaurants can avoid it

March 7, 2024 at 7:33 a.m.

Customers' unrest over rising restaurant prices require restaurants to get ahead of the narrative, according to marketing experts.

The chain is working with the city of Ridgefield, near the Oregon border, to build a restaurant there.

In-N-Out Burger is coming to another state, Washington

March 4, 2024 at 7:24 a.m.

The chain is working with the city of Ridgefield, near the Oregon border, to build a restaurant there.

Jason Triail shares what he did to nail his "cooking interview" for executives at California's Charburger chain.

The Habit Burger Grill’s new director of culinary innovation tells how he got the gig

February 15, 2024 at 4:41 a.m.

Jason Triail shares what he did to nail his "cooking interview" for executives at California's Charburger chain.

The fast food giants leaders reveals what the chain has on its plate, including a Cheez-It Crunchwrap, in a one-hour, live-streamed fan event from Las Vegas.

Taco Bell shares secrets about its 2024 menu, Nacho Fries, chicken nuggets and much, much more

February 12, 2024 at 10:26 a.m.

The fast food giants leaders reveals what the chain has on its plate, including a Cheez-It Crunchwrap, in a one-hour, live-streamed fan event from Las Vegas.

Wendy's introduces a breakfast burrito with a massive amount of bacon while McDonald's and El Pollo Loco bring back a couple of favorites.

What’s new in fast food this week

January 26, 2024 at 5:23 a.m.

Wendy's introduces a breakfast burrito with a massive amount of bacon while McDonald's and El Pollo Loco bring back a couple of favorites.

The Califorbia-based fast food giant has announced a fan event in Las Vegas on Feb. 9 that will preview 2024 menu innovations with live music and stars thrown in.

Taco Bell says it will spill secrets at a fan event before the Super Bowl

January 10, 2024 at 7:10 a.m.

The Califorbia-based fast food giant has announced a fan event in Las Vegas on Feb. 9 that will preview 2024 menu innovations with live music and stars thrown in.

The California-based chicken chain is slicing up cauliflower as the main ingredient in sliders.

Dave’s Hot Chicken makes a surprising addition to its menu

January 10, 2024 at 4:55 a.m.

The California-based chicken chain is slicing up cauliflower as the main ingredient in sliders.

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