Labor
The Sacramento region gained nearly 50,000 jobs in 2022. See the fastest-growing industries
The Sacramento Bee 3/7
The Sacramento region added nearly 50,000 jobs last year, led by strong job growth in the restaurant, healthcare and arts industries, according to the latest, preliminary data from the California Employment Development Department.
AB 518: Eligibility for Paid Family Leave Expanded
California Globe 3/7
Assembly Bill 518 by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) was introduced to expand eligibility for paid family leave. AB 518 would amend Unemployment Insurance Code Sections 3301, 3302, and 3303.
Food Industry Policy
He’s filed more than 2,000 disability lawsuits in California. This case could set precedent
CalMatters 3/7
It all started with a parking spot.
Restaurant parklets in San Francisco get new rules, $2,000 yearly price tag
CBS Bay Area 3/6
SAN FRANCISCO — Eating outdoors in parklets has become a big part of the Bay Area dining scene.
On the Side
Andy Wiederhorn is stepping aside as Fat Brands CEO
Restaurant Business 3/6
Saying he wanted to eliminate the distraction of a federal investigation tied to his family, Fat Brands CEO Andy Wiederhorn on Monday said he will step down in May and will become a strategic advisor to the Los Angeles-based restaurant chain operator.
This tech company is using ChatGPT to respond to restaurant reviews
Restaurant Business 3/6
SOCi, a digital marketing company that works with restaurant chains and other multilocation companies, is going all in on artificial intelligence.
