Labor
Fast Food Worker Bill Moves Forward
Voice of San Diego 6/29
If you scroll down to the fourth story, you’ll read about a bill to establish a fast-food sector council in California passed another hurdle on Tuesday, clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Assembly Bill 257 is a threat to small business owners
The Orange County Register 6/28
The restaurant industry in California has been my life ever since my father immigrated here 31 years ago and saved every penny to open his first Burger King franchise in Santa Ana.
Food Industry Policy
Deal is close on recycling California’s plastic trash
CalMatters 6/28
Deal or no deal? Most likely, deal.
Los Angeles looking at continuing outdoor dining post-pandemic
ABC7 6/27
ARCHMONT VILLAGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Outdoor dining has grown in popularity during the pandemic. And while some cities are now starting to limit restaurants outdoor space, others are expanding it!
On the Side
An Eater’s Guide to San Francisco
Eater SF 6/28
From Mission-style burritos to soup dumplings to sourdough bread bowls the size of a kiddie pool, there’s no shortage of archetypal dining experiences to be had in this foggy city by the bay.
Downtown restaurant community says Taste of Mountain View helps drive business
Mountain View Voice 6/28
The line spilled out the door at Blue Line Pizza on June 22 as Taste of Mountain View event-goers waited to try the Castro Street restaurant’s authentic Chicago style deep dish pizza.