The California Grocers Association is a non-profit, statewide trade association representing the food industry since 1898. CGA represents approximately 500 retail members operating over 6,000 food stores in California and Nevada, and approximately 300 grocery supplier companies. Retail membership includes chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores and mass merchandisers.

WHAT'S NEW TODAY'S TOP STORIES Schwarzenegger Orders More Furloughs For State Workers (7.28.2010) - Less than one month after ending furloughs for about 200,000 state workers, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this morning brought back a scaled-down version of the policy, effective Sunday. The governor made the decision this week after Controller John Chiang said that unless lawmakers enacted a budget soon, the state's cash would go into the red by October. Chiang said he'll start issuing IOUs in August or September to conserve funds as long as possible. Sacramento Bee Top Story Archive CGA NEWS U.S. Senate Hopeful Carly Fiorina Addresses CGA Board of Directors (7.13.2010) - U.S. Senate hopeful Carly Fiorina told the CGA Board of Directors that to get the country back on track Congress must grow the economy through private sector jobs and reduce out of control government spending. The Republican candidate is challenging Barbara Boxer in November. While Boxer enjoyed a 30 point lead earlier this year, recent polls have the race at a dead heat. Many pundits consider the California Senate race the marquee race in the country. Photo: CGA President Ron Fong and Carly Fiorina. Keep Your Reusable Bags Clean Reusable bags are safe and convenient. They remain a great environmental and economic alternative to single use bags. Please adhere to the following care practices for the best overall performance of your bag: Follow the care instructions on the inside of your bag for washing and drying; If your bag is not machine washable, wash it by hand and turn it inside out to dry thoroughly; Wash your reusable bag regularly. As you would with any surface that comes in contact with food products, such as your cutting boards, utensils, or kitchen counter, please wash your reusable bags on a regular basis. (Provided by California's responsible reusable bag manufacturers - supporters of safe and healthy reusable bag practices.) 2009 CGA Year In Review It was a challenging year, but despite the economic obstacles, CGA successfully provided strong legislative and regulatory leadership, effective networking events and informative communications. In addition the Association's Educational Foundation finished 2009 with its most productive year to date. To learn more about what CGA accomplished last year, click here CALIFORNIA GROCER NOW ONLINE! CGA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NEWS CALIFORNIA GROCER MAGAZINE MORNING NEWSBEAT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEW LAWS FOR 2009 WIC VENDOR INFORMATION CGA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION APPLY FOR A 2010-2011 SCHOLARSHIP 2009-2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPENTS CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES HAITI RELIEF EFFORT COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING H1N1 INFLUENZA PRODUCT RECALL CAREERS IN GROCERY "WE CARD" INFORMATION CONSUMER RESOURCES FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION INDUSTRY FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION CGA's Terms of Use/Privacy Policy

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