Labor
McDonald’s hiring 1,000 Southern California workers this summer
MSN 5/22
McDonald’s is looking to hire 1,000 Southern California employees for its busy summer season as fast food workers statewide call for higher wages.
Americans hate tipping so much it was once banned in 7 states
Business Insider 5/22
Like it or not, the United States is a tipping country.
Food Industry Policy
San Diego passes requirement for restaurants near coast to replace parking taken by outdoor dining
La Jolla Light 5/23
In a blow to many coastal restaurants, the San Diego City Council consented May 22 to new California Coastal Commission regulations that will require establishments closest to the beach to replace any parking spaces taken up by outdoor dining areas they operate on the street.
Egelko: California foie gras ban will remain in place after Supreme Court rejects challenge
San Francisco Chronicle 5/22
The Supreme Court rejected a poultry industry challenge Monday to California’s ban on foie gras, a gourmet food produced by force-feeding ducks and geese.
On the Side
Free money is still available for small L.A. businesses affected by the pandemic
Los Angeles Times 5/22
With pandemic state of emergency over, the government programs tied to COVID-19 have either ended or are winding down.
California Restaurant Association is preparing employees for active shooter situation
CBS13 Sacramento 5/22
The California Restaurant Association is providing employees with active shooter awareness training for free via information from the Department of Home Security.