California Assembly Bill 789 Proposes Significant Changes for Farm Workers The California State Assembly is currently the focal point of a significant legislative debate with 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.
Historic California Law Elevates Farmworker Wages to $20 and Boosts Safety Standards
California Enacts Landmark Farmworker Protection Act Sacramento, CA – In a move poised to significantly reshape the landscape of agricultural labor in California, Governor Gavin Newsom...
Final Overtime Phase Takes Effect: California’s Small Farms Face New Labor Costs Starting February 18, 2025
California’s Small Farms Embrace Final Overtime Rule Phase Effective February 18, 2025, California’s smallest agricultural operations, those employing 25 or fewer individuals, are now subject to...
California’s Restaurant Chains Brace for $22 Minimum Wage Impact Starting March 2025
California Enacts Landmark Restaurant Wage Law Sacramento, CA – California’s vast food service industry is poised for a significant transformation with the enactment of a new...
Coastal California Faces New Fishing Curbs: Krill & Rockfish Limits Start March 1, 2025
California Imposes Urgent Fishing Restrictions Sacramento, CA – In a significant regulatory shift aimed at protecting fragile marine ecosystems, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife...
California Bill Targets Major Restaurant Food Waste Reduction with Composting Mandate
Landmark California Bill Advances to Tackle Restaurant Food Waste SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation aimed at significantly curbing food waste generated by restaurants across California is making...
California Mandates Food Origin Disclosure in Restaurants: SB 101 Signed Into Law
California Enacts Landmark Food Sourcing Transparency Law Sacramento, CA – In a significant move poised to reshape how Californians understand the origins of their food when...
California’s AB 123: Restaurant Industry Braces for March 1 Wage and Healthcare Mandates Amidst Intense Pushback
California Restaurants Face Deadline as AB 123 Mandates Loom A significant legislative challenge is currently unfolding across California’s diverse restaurant landscape, centered around the impending implementation...
California Bill Targets $25/Hour Farmworker Wage: Fierce Debate Unfolds in Assembly
Introduction: A Pivotal Moment for California’s Farmworkers California, the nation’s leading agricultural state, is currently the battleground for a legislative proposal poised to significantly impact the...
California Unveils $50M Fund to Grow Sustainable Aquaculture, Kelp Industries
California Boosts Blue Economy with $50 Million for Sustainable Aquaculture and Kelp Farming The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced a significant investment...