Los Angeles rallied around Dulan’s on Crenshaw, but the Restaurant isn’t out of the woods yet
Greg Dulan, CRA State Board Member and owner of Dulan's on Crenshaw, is still battling to repay short-term loans coming due. You can support his fundraiser here. Any amount helps!
United by tragedy, California dining club aims to save one restaurant at a time
A group of LA area residents - particularly in the Altadena area where many lost their homes to the fires - are going out to eat at different restaurants as a way to connect with one another and to support their struggling local restaurants.
RESTAURANT OPERATOR SURVEY You can help the CRA determine policy priorities.
Attention California Restaurateurs! We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our quick 7-minute survey to share your valuable insights. Your feedback is crucial in shaping our advocacy efforts. Remember to copy your CRA ID: -, as our staff will need it to verify your information. Thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard!
The restaurant tech generation gap is smaller than you'd think
While kiosks are welcomed across generations (depending on the type of restaurant), human interaction is still important regardless of the customer's age.
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RESTAURANTS CARE Guy Fieri honored with inaugural Heart of Hospitality Award
At this year’s Grateful Table dinner benefitting Restaurants Care, Guy Fieri was honored with the inaugural Heart of Hospitality Award. The award recognizes Guy’s lifetime commitment to the restaurant industry, from mentoring students through ProStart, to raising $25 million for restaurant workers during the pandemic, to supporting Restaurants Care’s relief fund during the LA Fires. The event, held at the Del Mar Racetrack, brought together industry leaders and raised $289,000 to support California’s food and beverage workers in need.
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CRA MARKETPLACE PARTNER CONTENT One Big Beautiful Bill Act
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed the HR1 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now law. This legislation extends the tax cuts from 2017 and introduces significant changes to employee compensation and benefits. The following alert, provided by CRA Marketplace partner Paylocity, offers a high-level summary of the key provisions.
CRA LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT 12 California bills employers should watch as state lawmakers sign off for 2025
The California Legislature has concluded its session for the year, and now all attention shifts to Governor Newsom. He has until October 12 to sign or veto the bills that have been sent to him. Any bills that are signed into law will take effect on January 1, 2026. CRA Legal partner Fisher Phillips highlights the key bills that employers in California should be aware of.
Did you know? CRA members get one call (not to exceed 15 minutes) of legal advice every month with our CRA Legal Center.
