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News October 29, 2026

CalChamber, Western Growers Assn., and California Restaurant Assn. Issue Statement on Appeals Court Ruling on Senate Bill 399

(October 29, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Chamber of Commerce, along with the Western Growers Association and the California Restaurant Association, issued the following statement on Thursday after the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court ruling blocking the enforcement of Senate Bill 399 that would limit employer communications with workers on a variety of issues, including possible union representation:

News October 1, 2026

California Restaurant Association Statement on Bipartisan Proposals to Eliminate Sales Tax on Prepared Food

(October 01, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – Jot Condie, President and CEO of the California Restaurant Association, issued the following statement regarding proposals from Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and Democratic Board of Equalization candidate John Pimentel to eliminate California’s sales tax on restaurant food.

News September 2, 2026

CRA State Board Chair Fred Glick [right] handing off the gavel to incoming CRA State Board Chair Ray Villaman [left] at the August 2026 CRA Board Meeting.

California Restaurant Association Names Ray Villaman Chair of State Board

(September 02, 2026) SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Restaurant Association (CRA) announces that, effective September 1, 2026, Ray Villaman, Chairman of Tahoe Restaurant Group ESOP OC Inc., will serve as Chair of the CRA State Board of Directors.

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CalChamber, Western Growers Assn., and California Restaurant Assn. Issue Statement on Appeals Court Ruling on Senate Bill 399

California Restaurant Association Statement on Bipartisan Proposals to Eliminate Sales Tax on Prepared Food

California Restaurant Association Names Ray Villaman Chair of State Board

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