Los Angeles Hospitality Workers Poised for Significant Gains as Union Secures Tentative Agreement Los Angeles, CA – In a development signaling a potentially transformative shift for...
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 Restaurants Brace for $25 Minimum Wage and Local Sourcing Mandate Under SB 123
California’s Restaurant Landscape Set for Transformation Under New SB 123 Legislation SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s expansive and dynamic restaurant industry is on the cusp of a...
WA Farmworker Union Strike Culminates in Landmark Wage & Healthcare Boost Agreement
Historic Agreement Reached Following Four-Week Strike OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Farmworkers Union (WFU) announced today the successful negotiation of a landmark agreement with major agricultural...
California Restaurants Tackle Methane: Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Begins Feb 10, 2025 Under SB 1383
Sacramento, CA — California is poised to significantly accelerate its climate action efforts with a major expansion of its statewide organic waste diversion mandate. Effective February...
California’s $20 Fast Food Wage: Price Hikes Hit Consumers, Industry Responds with Workforce Shifts and Automation
California’s Fast Food Sector Navigates New Wage Landscape California’s quick-service restaurant industry, a cornerstone of the state’s economy and daily life for millions, is currently undergoing...
Drought Crisis Deepens: California Proposes Up to 50% Water Cuts for San Joaquin Valley Farms
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...
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...