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ICYMI NYNTK + UPDATED RESOURCES CA Finalizes Extended Producer Responsibility Rules: Is Your Restaurant Considered a “Producer”?
California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are now in effect and directly impact virtually every industry, including restaurants. Courtney summarizes the objectives of the regulation, how to determine if your business qualifies as a “producer,” the next key compliance deadline, and the CRA’s ongoing efforts to address costly and conflicting regulations affecting neighborhood restaurants statewide. Questions: packaging@calrecycle.ca.gov
Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live
"CalRecycle, the state’s waste agency, did not respond in time for publication. The final regulations putting the law into effect were released May 1 and posted for review Tuesday."
Los Angeles will honor San Fernando Valley restaurant with a Vega Square designation
"It's going to be a very special Cinco de Mayo at Casa Vega, and not just because the San Fernando Valley's iconic restaurant is a hot spot for the holiday. It’s because on Tuesday, May 5 the City of Los Angeles will officially designate the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Fulton Avenue as "Vega Square," during an event dubbed "Casa Vega Legacy Day: A Cinco de Mayo Celebration," an all-day event honoring the life and legacy of restaurant founder Rafael "Ray" Vega and the generations of family behind the decades-old Mexican restaurant."
EmployeeMetrics®️ LiveView™️ helps restaurants monitor breaks in real time, prevents violations before they occur, and documents reasonable efforts to comply—reducing legal risk while improving daily operations.
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION Your input needed on third‑party delivery
The National Restaurant Association prioritizes effective third-party restaurant delivery for both operators and customers. In 2020, the Association and major delivery companies created industry-first Principles for Third-Party Delivery. Since then, platform opportunities and challenges have evolved. A short 10-minute survey is being launched to collect operator input for the Association's FTC submission, ensuring policymakers hear from restaurants.
RESTAURANTS CARE $5,000 grants to restaurants and caterers – Apply June 1 - 30
The Restaurants Care Resilience Fund is back, offering $5,000 grants to independent restaurants and commercial caterers. Designed to strengthen and sustain, these grants can be used for critical investments such as upgrading kitchen equipment, adopting new technology, and investing in your team. To apply, your restaurant must be a commercial customer of PG&E or SoCalGas. Applications will be accepted June 1–30. Visit our website to learn more and to check the full eligibility requirements.
RESTAURANTS CARE Support for your staff, made simple
Restaurants Care, a relief fund for food and beverage workers facing unexpected hardship, offers grants of up to $2,500 that don’t need to be paid back. Their new Back of House flyer makes it simple for employees to find support when it matters most. Designed to be clear and easy to read, it’s perfect for posting in kitchens and staff areas.
Express Lanes START is a pilot program that gives income-qualified drivers discounts of 50% or more in the I-80 Express Lanes between Oakland and Milpitas and I-880 Express Lanes in Solano County. When you carpool, you can get larger discounts or even ride in the express lanes for free!
To qualify, you must:
Live in the nine-county Bay Area
Have a household income at or below the established income guidelines, and
Have or open a FasTrak account.
Proof of income required. Applying takes less than 10 minutes.
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