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...
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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’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...
LA Hospitality Union Reaches Tentative Deal with Major Hotels, Securing 18% Wage Hike
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...
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...