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DHS confirms Rohit Rohit, a 22-year-old from India, stalked Shalini Thakur for months before shooting her at a Sacramento Panera Bread and then died by suicide during a police standoff; officials say he entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 after crossing at Arizona and was released by federal authorities, a case that has reignited debate over sanctuary policies and access to immigration status in policing and protective orders.
A 38-year-old woman, Shalini Thakur, was shot and killed by a man who had stalked her for months outside a Panera Bread in Arden Arcade; the suspect, 22-year-old Rohit Rohit, then killed himself during a Highway 50 standoff with deputies. Thakur had previously obtained a restraining order after reporting escalating stalking, and investigators say the stalker tracked her movements with an Apple AirTag and had entered her home in the past.
A 22-year-old man stalked a 38-year-old woman for months, allegedly entering her home and following her after she found an AirTag, before fatally shooting her outside a Sacramento Panera Bread. He died by a self‑inflicted gunshot during a Highway 50 standoff after police located his vehicle; the incident came amid earlier Highway 50 disruptions that day, including a deadly pursuit and a pedestrian fatality.
Authorities say 22-year-old Rohit Rohit stalked and harassed a 38-year-old woman for months, even entering her apartment and violating a restraining order. On the day of the shooting, he chased her from a Panera Bread parking lot on Highway 50 in Sacramento County, shot her multiple times, and then killed himself when deputies confronted him during the standoff. The woman had recently obtained a restraining order; the highway was closed for hours as investigators worked the scene.
A woman was killed in a Panera Bread parking lot on Howe Avenue in Sacramento. The suspected shooter fled, was tracked via license plate readers, and died by a self-inflicted gunshot during a standoff on Highway 50; investigators have not confirmed whether the two knew each other or the victim’s status as employee or customer.
A video posted on X showing a Panera order totaling about $71.62 for two soups and three sandwiches sparked widespread online chatter about rising restaurant prices and corporate cost-cutting, with commenters blaming inflation and Panera’s ownership changes since its 2017 sale; the Daily Dot could not independently verify the clip.
A video showing a $71.62 Panera bill for two soups and three sandwiches has ignited a social-media debate over rising food costs, with critics blaming price hikes and cost-cutting tied to private-equity ownership, and discussions continuing about Panera’s pricing trends and changes in menu portions.
Panera Bread rolled out its first value menu, Mix & Match, offering 10 items at $4.99 each with a two-item minimum to attract price-conscious diners during a turnaround; items rotate seasonally and diners get a baguette, chips, or an apple with their order, while You Pick Two remains available.
Panera Bread plans to close its Franklin fresh dough facility in March, eliminating 92 jobs as it shifts to a new bakery-operating model that partners with artisan bakers to produce goods finished in cafes.
Panera Bread is closing its remaining fresh dough facilities over the next 18-24 months to transition to a par-baked model, aiming to streamline operations while maintaining product quality, amidst recent store closures and franchise challenges.
Panera Bread has settled three lawsuits related to its highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade, which was linked to two deaths and serious health issues, after facing legal action over its safety and warning practices. The company made safety adjustments, including moving the drink behind the counter and adding warning signs, and eventually removed the beverage from all stores in May 2024.
A 64-year-old woman, Alexandra Szustakiewicz, has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly targeting a man wearing a "Palestine" sweatshirt at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove, Illinois. She reportedly confronted the man with expletives and attempted to hit a phone out of a woman's hand who was recording the incident. Szustakiewicz faces two counts of hate crime and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, with her next court appearance scheduled for December 16.
A 64-year-old woman from Darien, Alexandra Szustakiewicz, has been charged with a hate crime and disorderly conduct after allegedly yelling expletives at a man wearing a "Palestine" sweatshirt at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. She also reportedly attempted to hit a phone out of a woman's hand who was recording the incident. A judge has prohibited her from entering the restaurant, and her next court appearance is scheduled for December 16.
A 64-year-old woman from Darien, Alexandra Szustakiewicz, has been charged with a hate crime and disorderly conduct after allegedly confronting a man over his "Palestine" sweatshirt and attempting to hit a woman's phone at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. The court has imposed conditions on her pre-trial release, including no contact with the victims and no entry to the Panera Bread. Her arraignment is scheduled for December 16, 2024.
A wealthy campaign donor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Greg Flynn, announced that his Panera Bread restaurants will start paying workers at least $20 an hour on April 1, following controversy over whether a new state minimum wage law for fast food workers applies to his businesses. Newsom and Flynn denied reports of special treatment, but Newsom's administration concluded that Panera Bread restaurants are likely not exempt from the law. The political implications of the issue could persist, with opponents potentially using the allegations against Newsom.