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Balcony inspections: California community associations must prepare for new requirements

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Community associations in California must meet new balcony inspections requirements by the end of 2024. California is among several states and localities that have building and façade inspection laws. The state’s “balcony bill,” SB 721, was approved by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018. Find your local chapter.

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Golden State collaboration: CAI California chapters discuss year ahead

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Earlier this month, teams from CAI’s eight California chapters and the leaders from the California Legislative Action Committee met in person to collaboratively problem solve. and president of the CAI Greater Los Angeles Chapter. “We It was a great day together in California. Together, we elevate our profession.”

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Journalism Groups Sue California Over Independent Contractor Law

Associations Now

In a lawsuit, the groups argue that California Assembly Bill 5, which limits how much an employer may use freelance workers without classifying them as employees, is an unconstitutional restriction on speech and the media. When AB5 was signed into law, our members in California were understandably upset,” ASJA President Milton C.

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Los Angeles Proposes Plastic Grocery Bag Ban

Associations Now

Associations’ reactions were mixed after the Los Angeles City Council voted to ban the use of plastic bags by grocery stores. Los Angeles grocery store clerks are going to need a new line of questioning for shoppers if the city’s plastic bag ban gets final approval. Association reaction was mixed following the vote.

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California Meeting Facilities Work With Drought Conditions

Associations Now

A years-long drought in California has made water conservation a priority for convention centers and other meeting venues across the state. Some of the largest convention centers in California have had water-conservation initiatives in place for a while but are working to expand them. Here’s a look at how they’re managing.

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How a Local Restaurant Association Is Making Taco Tuesday for Everyone

Associations Now

The California-based OC Restaurant Association will now run and manage the TacoTuesday.com domain, in an effort to promote the county’s culinary strengths—while freeing use of the term for everyone else. For a generally popular phrase, “Taco Tuesday” has stirred up a surprising amount of controversy.

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The Coalition Fighting “Hair Discrimination” in the Workplace

Associations Now

The CROWN Coalition is backing proposed anti-discrimination legislation in California that would prevent workplace hair-grooming rules that often ban styles that black women prefer. Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), would prohibit employers from implementing grooming rules for hair that the coalition says disproportionately affect black women.