Labor
California’s Labor Victories Could Be Contagious
The Nation. 10/20
Last week, labor scored its latest victory in a long run of success stories in 2023.
Laphonza Butler skips the U.S. Senate race: What you need to know
CalMatters 10/19
U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler made herself a lame duck a little more than two weeks into the job and solidified the contours of the U.S. Senate race in 2024.
Food Industry Policy
Sonora officials reviewing new law prolonging California’s relaxed outdoor dining rules
The Union Democrat 10/19
Relaxed rules on outdoor dining have been one aspect of California’s COVID-19 response that many have actually come to enjoy, and legislation recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will allow that to continue until July 1, 2026.
Why are pork prices increasing? | Dollars & Sense
ABC10 10/18
CALIFORNIA, USA — People may start paying more for pork and have a harder time finding it. Signs popping up in grocery stores are warning customers about Proposition 12 and a resulting temporary shortage and price increase of pork.
On the Side
Huge rooftop restaurant opens with dramatic views in downtown S.F.
San Francisco Chronicle 10/20
A new 400-seat rooftop restaurant, decorated with 20 palm trees, a sushi bar, DJ lounge and spectacular views of the city skyline, opens Saturday, Oct. 21, in San Francisco.
CA Restaurant Foundation Fund Offers 2nd Round of $5K Grants to Help More Eateries
Times of San Diego 10/19
Restaurants struggling might find some relief for $5,000 thanks to the California Restaurant Foundation, a nonprofit focused on investing in and empowering California restaurants and their workforce.
