Labor
The new California math: Soda cup slingers just as valuable as beginning elementary teachers
Manteca / Ripon Bulletin 2/14
What is more important to your kid’s future — a burger flipper at McDonald’s putting together a Happy Meal or a teacher in charge of their education?
Shake Shack must pay $20K to trans Bay Area employee repeatedly misgendered at work
San Francisco Chronicle 2/13
A fast-food chain will pay $20,000 and provide anti-discrimination training to its workers to settle a suit by a former transgender employee in Oakland who said he was repeatedly misgendered by coworkers and got no help from management, a state agency announced Monday.
Food Industry Policy
Congress’ Close Eye on Restaurants Has Some Politicos Worried
Restaurant Business 2/13
Every episode of the Working Lunch government-affairs podcast starts with a run-through of the political issues restaurateurs would be well-served to monitor because of the potential impact on the business.
Canned cocktails are booming. California lawmakers want to make it easier to buy them
San Francisco Chronicle 2/13
Right now, many California grocery and convenience stores can sell only beer and wine, not distilled spirits.
On the Side
Our favorite places to eat and drink in Oakland
SFGATE 2/14
From mind-blowing tacos and satisfying soul food to cutting edge Cali-French fusion and Michelin-starred dining, Oakland’s vibrant food scene has made the city on the east side of the San Francisco Bay a culinary destination.
