LEGAL PARTNER CONTENT Is the tide turning in website tracking lawsuits? Courts hand businesses a defense playbook with 7 key July decisions
Seven court decisions issued over a two-week stretch in July 2026 suggest that businesses may finally be gaining the upper hand in the wave of lawsuits claiming that ordinary website cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics tools amount to illegal “wiretapping.” Here’s Fisher Phillips review of the decisions and practical steps you can take today.
Sacramento chefs preview dishes for Tower Bridge Dinner. What are they serving?
Four lead chefs of the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner showcased the dishes they will be serving at the high-profile event. Visit Sacramento, the city’s tourism bureau that has hosted the farm-to-fork dinner since 2013, announced the chefs on June 3. Each year, a different slate of local chefs is selected.
ICYMI CRA IN THE NEWS: LOS ANGELES TIMES As L.A.’s sidewalk vendors cut corners, restaurants pay the price
The CRA continues to elevate the voice of California's restaurant industry in the public conversation. In a recent Los Angeles Times op-ed, CRA President & CEO Jot Condie explores challenges facing brick-and-mortar restaurants and calls for a fair, consistent regulatory framework that supports entrepreneurship while ensuring all food businesses follow the same standards for public health, safety, labor, and taxation. The piece highlights the importance of creating a level playing field for every restaurant owner.
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BREAKING NEWS DIRECTV will continue to stream Sunday Ticket to restaurants & bars
DIRECTV and EverPass have reached a multiyear agreement that will allow DIRECTV for Business to continue distributing the NFL Sunday Ticket to bars, restaurants, and other businesses.
Why does this matter for our industry? This is great news for thousands of restaurants and bars across California that rely on DirecTV to stream games that bring guests. Without this deal, these businesses faced choosing between skipping NFL Sunday Ticket games or investing up to $40k in new equipment that might not be reliable in every market. They also would have needed additional subscriptions to stream other games.
Your voice made a difference. The CRA joined the National Restaurant Association and other restaurant associations across the country in urging the parties to reach a solution that protected hospitality businesses. Thank you to Jim, our partners at the NRA, and everyone who spoke on this issue. When the restaurant industry speaks with one voice, it makes a difference.
What’s next? While we’re still waiting for the full details of the agreement, this is a meaningful step forward for our industry. As more information becomes available, the CRA will keep members informed. This outcome reminds us of what’s possible when our industry speaks with one voice. Your membership makes that advocacy possible. If you know a restaurant operator who isn’t yet a CRA member, encourage them to join us as we continue working to protect, promote, and strengthen California’s restaurant industry.
RESTAURANTS CARE San Diego's Karl Strauss, Berkeley's Fieldwork collab on Field Trip Hazy IPA
First to brew. Still pushing boundaries through innovation of what great handcrafted beer can be. Karl Strauss Brewing Company, San Diego’s first craft brewery, and Berkeley’s Fieldwork Brewing Co. are excited to announce Field Trip Hazy IPA, a Ridiculously Limited Release collaboration to be released on Thursday, August 6, that brings together two iconic independent California craft breweries, united by a shared belief that great beer starts the party.
As part of their community commitment, Karl Strauss will donate $1 from every pint of Field Trip Hazy IPA sold on release day at its nine Southern California brewpubs, plus 1% of this beer’s California retail sales, to the Restaurants Care program.
Did you know? Only one California city made the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab’s list of the most entrepreneurial cities in the nation. Fresno came in sixth place on the top 10 list.
Los Angeles Chapter
Taste of Anaheim Returns to Showcase Orange County's Culinary Community
Looking for a way to get more involved with local restaurant leaders? Consider joining the Los Angeles chapter of the CRA Board of Directors. Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org if you would like more information.
Looking to get more exposure in this area of the state? Consider sponsoring an upcoming event. Sponsorships start at $250! Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org for more information.
Join the Los Angeles Chapter on Social Media
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Orange County Chapter
Taste of Anaheim Returns to Showcase Orange County's Culinary Community
Looking for a way to get more involved with local restaurant leaders? Consider joining the Orange County chapter of the CRA Board of Directors. Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org if you would like more information.
Looking to get more exposure in this area of the state? Consider sponsoring an upcoming event. Sponsorships start at $250! Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org for more information.
Join the Orange County Chapter on Social Media
If you’re a restaurateur in one of these regions, follow us and drop a like!
Looking for a way to get more involved with local restaurant leaders? Consider joining the Sacramento chapter of the CRA Board of Directors. Please contact Kathie Griley at kgriley@calrest.org if you would like more information.
Join the Sacramento Chapter on Social Media
If you’re a restaurateur in one of these regions, follow us and drop a like!
San Diego Chapter
How Owners are Using AI to Make Money, Not Just Save it AUG 06, 2026 ● 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
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