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News January 2, 2026

2026 Best of the Valley Restaurant Awards to Honor Sam Toledo
Event celebrates notable Central Valley restaurants across dozens of categories.

FRESNO, CA: The Fresno Chapter of the California Restaurant Association will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Sam Toledo at the 2026 Best of the Valley Restaurant Awards.

News December 5, 2025

CRA Announces New Marketplace Partnership with Locl.ai

(Dec. 2025) The California Restaurant Association is excited to announce a new partnership with Locl, a local search listing management and automation tool designed to help restaurants and foodservice businesses across California strengthen their online presence and connect with more diners.

News November 20, 2025

PAGA Reform 2024: Early Evidence Suggests Positive Impacts for Employees and Employers

(Nov. 2025) California’s landmark 2024 reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are already showing positive results for employers and employees, according to a new report released by four of the leading employment law firms in California. Eighteen months after implementation, leading employment law firms report faster settlements, narrower lawsuits and greater collaboration between employers and employees.

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2026 Best of the Valley Restaurant Awards to Honor Sam Toledo
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CRA Announces New Marketplace Partnership with Locl.ai

PAGA Reform 2024: Early Evidence Suggests Positive Impacts for Employees and Employers

The real dollar value of a restaurant association far exceeds the cost of dues, even if you only consider the lobbying and representation, which is not available from any other source. Membership can be the difference between success and failure…
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All of us as restaurateurs operate our businesses on a day to day basis. There’s lots of issues that we deal with day to day. It is important for all restaurants to be a part of the California Restaurant Association.
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