Labor
Editorial The California Legislature should repeal Chris Holden’s absurd Assembly Bill 257
Los Angeles Daily News 1/4
One of the most grotesque pieces of legislation signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year was Assembly Bill 257.
Silicon Valley businesses caught in fast-food law limbo
San Jose Spotlight 1/4
A landmark state fast-food law to improve worker conditions and wages is stuck in the courts.
Food Industry Policy
Op-Ed: L.A. should stop requiring developers to waste space on parking
Los Angeles Times 1/5
In 1946 — just after World War II, and in an era when the streetcar still ruled the streets — Los Angeles leaders realized they had a problem.
Where recycling and waste laws changed on Jan. 1
Waste Dive 1/4
California, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, New York and Washington, D.C. are among the jurisdictions enforcing new recycling and waste laws, including bag fees, bottle bill updates and organics mandates.
On the Side
New logo, new features, same great taste: Welcome to the new L.A. Times Food
Los Angeles Times 1/5
There’s never been a better moment or place to be a food lover than right now in Southern California.
More chicken sandwiches and other restaurant trends for 2023
The Mercury News 1/4
After years of losing business to pickup and delivery, restaurant dining rooms are a thing again.