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Winners of the 2025 Best of the Valley Awards by The California Restaurant Association – Fresno Chapter
Lorraine Salazar of Sal’s Mexican Restaurant & Best Mexican Restaurant Winner Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
FRESNO, CA – On Monday, the Fresno Chapter of the California Restaurant Association hosted hundreds of restaurants and guests from across the Central Valley…
Voters Reject Prop 32, Signaling Shift in Attitude About Wage Mandates that Drive Up Everyday Living Costs
SACRAMENTO, CA – Members of the No on Prop 32 campaign issued the following statements today, declaring victory on Prop 32.
California Restaurant Association Teams Up with Assemblymember Dr. Bains & Tony’s Pizza in Delano to Showcase Big Impacts Restaurants Have in Communities
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Restaurant Association is kicking off an education campaign with Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D – Delano) and her favorite district restaurant, Tony’s Pizza, to showcase everything restaurants bring to the communities they serve beyond great food and experiences.
The California Restaurant Association names Joe O’Donnell, President of Urban Plates, new Chair of the State Board
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Restaurant Association (CRA) proudly announces that effective September 1, 2024, Joe O’Donnell will lead the association as Chairman of the Board.
California Restaurant Association Teams Up with Assemblymember Nguyen & Local Elk Grove Restaurant to Showcase Big Impacts Restaurants Have in Communities
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Restaurant Association is kicking off an education campaign with Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D – Elk Grove) and her favorite district restaurant, Chason’s Crab Stadium to showcase everything restaurants bring to the communities they serve beyond great food and experiences.
In a Major Victory for Restaurants and Their Workers, California Restaurant Association Announces Meaningful Reforms to PAGA Are Signed into Law
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, CRA’s President + CEO, Jot Condie, joined executive committee partners including the California Chamber of Commerce, California New Car Dealers Association, Western Growers Association, and others to support and witness Governor Newsom signing major Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) reform, AB 2288 (Kalra) and SB 92 (Umberg), into law.
CRA, UNITE HERE, & Lt. Governor Cosponsored Bill (SB 1524) Ensuring Flexible and Transparent Restaurant Pricing Signed Into Law
SB 1524 builds on SB 478 set to go into effect July 1
SACRAMENTO, CA – Yesterday, Governor Newsom signed CRA-cosponsored bill, SB 1524 (Dodd + Wiener), into law, which clarifies language for restaurant pricing and transparency and builds on SB 478 set to go into effect Monday.
CRA Supports PAGA Reform Agreement Announced in Coordination with the Governor, Legislative Leadership, and Labor
If passed, the PAGA reform legislation will offer protections for workers and a fairer path for employers
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, The California Restaurant Association is pleased to announce our support for legislation to reform the Private Attorney’s General Act (PAGA) after months of work with the Newsom Administration, legislative leadership, labor, and our Fix PAGA coalition.
The California Restaurant Association Responds to SB 478 Guidance and FAQ Released by California Attorney General’s Office
CRA objects to expansive interpretation of a new law that will disrupt restaurant operations throughout the state.
SACRAMENTO, CA – In response to the FAQ on SB 478 (Dodd) released by California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office today ahead of the July 1 implementation, the California Restaurant Association shares the following statement on behalf of more than 22,000 member restaurants small and large across the state.
California Restaurant Association and Berkeley Settle Gas Ban Lawsuit: Berkeley Will Not Enforce Its Ban
Berkeley will not enforce gas ban ordinance as the City Council takes steps to repeal it
Sacramento, CA – This week, the California Restaurant Association and the City of Berkeley entered into a settlement agreement halting enforcement of the City’s ban on natural gas piping as the City Council takes steps to repeal the ordinance in compliance with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling earlier this year.