Introduction Facing the severe challenges posed by a sixth consecutive dry year, California regulatory authorities have unveiled a significant proposal aimed at conserving the state’s diminishing...
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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 Readies for Major Food Delivery Gig Worker Pay Overhaul on March 1, 2025
California Gears Up for Landmark Gig Worker Pay Changes California is on the cusp of implementing a significant new regulatory framework set to redefine compensation standards...
California’s Restaurant Wage Revolution: AB 1234 Set to Reshape Industry Landscape on Feb 15, 2025
California Restaurants Brace for Historic Wage Hike as AB 1234 Takes Effect Sacramento, CA – The California restaurant industry is standing on the precipice of a...
California Mandates Nation’s Toughest Food Waste Cuts for Restaurants Under AB 789
California Enacts Landmark Food Waste Law Targeting Restaurants Sacramento, CA – In a significant move poised to reshape the operational landscape of the state’s vast dining...
California Fast Food Wage Hike: $22 Minimum Mandated by Council Effective July 2025
California Fast Food Council Mandates $22 Minimum Wage Effective July 2025 Sacramento, CA – The newly established California Fast Food Council (FACFOC) today announced a significant...
California Mandates Deep Agricultural Water Cuts, Raising Concerns Over Food Prices
California Unveils Major Water Conservation Push for Agriculture Sacramento, CA – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the state’s long-term water resilience, California Governor Gavin...
California Restaurants Prepare for Major Shift as AB 1234 Wage and Labor Rules Take Effect February 15, 2025
California Restaurants Brace for AB 1234 Implementation on February 15, 2025 California’s vast restaurant industry is on high alert as a significant legislative shift looms. Effective...
California Bill A-101 Reignites Gig Worker Debate, Targets Restaurant Delivery Jobs
California Considers Reclassifying Restaurant Delivery Workers Under New Bill A-101 SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Lena Chen introduced Assembly Bill A-101 on February 3, 2025, initiating...
No More Hidden Fees: California Bans Restaurant Surcharges Effective July 1, 2025
California Enacts Sweeping Ban on Restaurant Surcharges A significant shift is coming to California’s dining landscape. Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed Assembly Bill 123 (AB...
Aloha in the Bay: Hawaiian Food Wave Sweeping San Francisco
Island Flavors Invade San Francisco San Francisco, a city renowned for its vibrant and ever-evolving culinary scene, is currently experiencing a delightful shift. A wave of...