Labor
After Working In Fast Food For 16 Years, She Went On Strike For The First Time
Buzzfeed News 4/21
SACRAMENTO — Crystal Orozco, 37, remembers older boys in her high school getting tattoos of the Aztec eagle symbolizing Cesar Chavez’s farmworker strikes.
Starbucks’ union battle is getting aggressive and expensive, and Wall Street is backing away
CNBC 4/21
When Starbucks announced Howard Schultz would return to the company as interim CEO, investors cheered.
Food Industry Policy
Aid to restaurants, businesses faces Senate headwind
Roll Call 4/21
The Senate may soon test the bipartisan limits on pandemic spending as Democratic leaders prepare to bring a small-business aid package to the floor containing provisions that have independently enjoyed support from both parties.
What are the rules for late night Sacramento hot dog stands — and can they be shut down?
The Sacramento Bee 4/22
Food vendors are a popular go-to late night snack option in Sacramento, especially for the throngs of people pouring out of downtown clubs and bars.
On the Side
Lawful and delicious, look for this Texas-style barbecue halal tri-tip, brisket and chicken
The Sacramento Bee 4/22
Halal restaurants offer far more than skewered meat in the Sacramento area. Halal tacos, pizza and fried chicken joined the scene over the past few years.
A Restaurant Where Edible Cannabis Is Just Part of Healthy Dining
ZAGAT April 2022
Gusto Green, as an idea, has been in the works for quite a few years as I was trying to figure out the right home to bring the idea to life.