Labor
California’s Big Labor Blowout
WSJ 9/19
Former California Gov. Jerry Brown provided a small restraint on Big Labor’s power in Sacramento, but Gov. Gavin Newsom has been an open door.
‘A devastating financial blow’: McDonald’s franchisee group slams California’s ‘draconian’ fast food bill — here’s why they say it’ll cost small business owners $250K a year
Moneywise 9/19
The National Owners Association (NOA), a group that represents more than 1,000 McDonald’s franchise owners, has slammed California’s landmark fast food bill for its “draconian” rules.
Food Industry Policy
DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats can sue NYC over fee caps
Reuters 9/20
NEW YORK, Sept 19 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Tuesday said DoorDash (DASH.N), Grubhub (TKWY.AS) and Uber Eats (UBER.N) can sue New York City over a law capping how much they can charge restaurants for delivering meals.
Calif. is poised to OK Amsterdam-style weed cafes
Restaurant Business 9/20
Marijuana dispensaries in California would be allowed to branch into on-site food and beverage sales in a cafe-like setting if a measure passed handily by the state legislature is signed into law as expected by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
On the Side
Erykah Badu Headlines Big Downtown LA Food and Music Festival This Fall
EATER LA 9/20
Music and food festival LA3C returns to Los Angeles in November, with music from recording artists Erykah Badu, Questlove, Flying Lotus, Herbie Hancock, and Marc Rebillet, among others.
The Best Mexican Restaurants in LA to Get a Taste of Jalisco, Veracruz, Oaxaca, and More
Thrillest 9/19
Los Angeles is home to some of the best Mexican food north of the border—with a rich tapestry of flavors, regional preparations, and cultural influences that set it apart from any other city.
