Labor
Battle Over Labor Secretary Nominee Reflects a Larger Fight for Biden
New York Times 4/20
Just over a year ago, the White House suffered an embarrassing defeat when three Democratic senators voted against advancing President Biden’s pick to run a key labor agency, dealing a blow to the administration’s pro-labor agenda.
Hot Take(out): California Fast Food Franchises Could Face Increased Liability
Littler 4/20
It’s been a busy spring at the California state capitol. Among the few thousand bills being considered by California’s legislature this year, AB 1228 stands out.
Food Industry Policy
Cost of maintaining parklets too expensive for some San Francisco restaurants
KGO ABC7 4/21
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco began rolling out new rules and regulations for parklets in the city in the beginning of April.
Santa Barbara orders removal of eight parklets
Santa Barbara News-Press 4/20
The city of Santa Barbara has ordered eight outdoor dining parklets be removed for failing to comply with ADA accessibility requirements.
On the Side
McDonald’s is testing 2 new drinks, and Californians get a first taste. What to know
Sacramento Bee 4/20
McDonald’s is debuting two new drinks, and Californians are getting an exclusive first taste.
21 Essential Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants in
LA Eater LA 4/20
Trying to eat through Los Angeles’s expansive Mexican restaurant scene can be gratifying by overwhelming.
