Wednesday’s business headlines

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Here’s a look at Wednesday’s business headlines.

Historic drought

A historic drought across the U.S. West is taking a heavy toll on California’s $6 billion almond industry, which produces roughly 80% of the world’s almonds.

More growers are expected to abandon their orchards as water becomes scarce and expensive.

Chrysler

A federal judge fined Fiat Chrysler U.S. Chrysler $30 million on Tuesday after the automaker admitted that it paid off United Autor Workers leaders to try to win concessions in negotiations covering thousands of factory workers.

The automaker pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy. Its conviction follows a series of guilty pleas from UAW officials who were showered with more than $3.5 million in cash and items of value from a jointly run training center over an eight-year period.

Airbnb

Airbnb announced that it’s banning one-night reservations for entire home listings in the U.S. during Halloween weekend in an effort to promote safety and prevent unauthorized parties over the holiday weekend.

However, Airbnb said it will make exceptions for guests with a history of positive reviews.

The vacation rental platform said previous bans reduced incidents by nearly 50%.

Home Depot

Home Depot said it quickly sold out of an early release of Halloween products.

Last year, Home Depot said it had its most successful Halloween event ever when it quickly sold through stock of a 12-foot skeleton.

The strong early Halloween sales are a signal that consumers will be eager decorate their homes this fall and winter.