California’s Minimum Wage Overhaul Set to Transform Restaurant Operations California’s vast and diverse restaurant sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the...
Category: Pacific Plate
THE PACIFIC PLATE (Food & Drink)
* Restaurant Guides: Curated lists and reviews for major cities (LA, SF, Portland, Seattle).
* Wine & Vine: Deep dives into wine country across all three states.
* Craft Culture: The world of craft beer, coffee roasting, and artisan spirits.
* Farm-to-Table: Stories that trace food from its source to the consumer, highlighting sustainable farming.
California Agriculture Divided: AB 411’s Overtime and Safety Mandates Face Intense Grower Backlash
California Agriculture Divided: AB 411’s Overtime and Safety Mandates Face Intense Grower Backlash Sacramento, CA – A legislative proposal aimed at significantly altering labor conditions for...
Central Valley Farms Brace for Crippling 15% Water Cut Amid Persistent Drought
California Slashes Water Allocations for State Water Project Farms Amid Drought Crisis Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) delivered a stark forecast...
California Consumers Brace for Potential Produce Price Hikes as Farm Worker Wage Bill Advances
California Grocers Association Warns of Food Price Increases Sacramento, CA – The California Grocers Association (CGA) issued a significant statement on April 25, 2025, projecting potential...
California Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Increase Seasonal Farm Worker Wages by 15%
California Assembly Committee Approves Bill Mandating Phased Wage Increase for Seasonal Farm Workers SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant move for California’s vast agricultural sector and...
California Mandates Deeper Water Cuts for Central Valley Irrigators Amid Lingering Drought
State Board Imposes Harsher Restrictions Sacramento, CA – The California State Water Resources Control Board has announced significant new measures to curtail water usage, primarily targeting...
California Farmworkers, Growers Reach Landmark Tentative Deal, Averting Major Strike
Historic Agreement Reached California’s agricultural landscape, vital to the state’s economy and the nation’s food supply, narrowly avoided a significant disruption this past week as major...
Expanded Mandatory Composting for San Francisco Restaurants Takes Effect May 1, 2025
San Francisco Expands Commercial Composting Mandates San Francisco, CA – A significant update to San Francisco’s waste management policy is set to take effect on May...
California Fast Food Wage Debate Ignites: Council Weighs $20 Impact, Future Pay Hikes
California Fast Food Council Grapples with $20 Minimum Wage Impact, Future Adjustments Sacramento, CA – Five months after the landmark implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 1228,...
California Water Board Proposes Deep Cuts for Farmers Amidst 2025 Season Uncertainty
California Farmers Face Potential Water Supply Reduction SACRAMENTO, CA – The agricultural sector across California is bracing for significant challenges as the State Water Resources Control...