CSA Fishing Trip 2024 – A Big Haul!
On August 3rd, 35 of the 39 who registered for the CSA 2024 Fishing Trip were aboard the “Clemente” by 5 a.m. and didn’t return until around 6:30 p.m. Event participation for 2024 was good and fun had by all – This year (120) Fish were caught and the $175 jackpot catch was won by Samantha Swift, Ad Art – Congratulations Samantha!
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THANK YOU TO ALL ATTENDEES!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED US FOR THIS YEAR’S WSSC Sign Show / CSA Annual Convention!
On Wednesday, August 14, the CSA 2024 Golf Tournament kicked off this year’s annual gathering! Plenty of networking, food and drinks, education, great camaraderie and fun!
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Dear CSA… Event was WONDERFUL!
Dear CSA,
On May 8, 2024, I had the privilege of spending the day at our state capital, engaging with our CSA members, legislators and policymakers. My group consisted of Michael Schmidt, CSA Vice President and Jeff Aran, CSA Legal Counsel. We had the opportunity to meet with several ASM staff to discuss our positions on AB-2622, SB-1116 and Skilled and Trained Workforce.
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Governor Signs PAGA Reform Bill
WIN FOR SMALL BUSINESS
PAGA (Private Attorney General Act) has long been a thorn in the side of California employer. It essentially allows private attorneys to step into the shoes of government lawyers to prosecute employment cases. This bill seeks to rein in PAGA claims. Here is the Governor’s message. The legislation was signed into law today by the Governor after proponents of a PAGA ballot initiative withdrew their measure last week. Here’s a link to the legislation, AB 2288.
CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION 2024
ALTEC SENTRY
Training / Testing
Certified Crane Operator Program in Conjunction with the 2024 WSSC Sign Show / CSA Annual Convention
CSA Saves Signs in Humboldt County
Existing On-Premise Signs Gain Protection
The good news is that CSA effectively protected existing on-premise signs from having to be brought into conformance using a law, B&P Code sec 5491.1, spearheaded by CSA in 1983. Originally, in April, notwithstanding CSA objections, the Humboldt Board of Supervisors approved a new restrictive ordinance, which among other things, prohibited digital signage and bans billboards (in the unincorporated area). Continue Reading
CSA: Day at the Capitol 2024
The California Sign Association led a group of its members, business, and community leaders, to Sacramento on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, for a Day at the Capitol. Following the CSA Board of Directors Meeting that morning at the Old Spaghetti Factory, the delegation gathered to prepare their unified voice of topics and items relevant to the on-premise sign industry and doing business in California. Continue Reading
May 8th at the Capitol!
Meet Your Representative and Let Your Voice be Heard:
Join CSA Directors for lunch and an opportunity to meet Senators and/or Assembly Members, acquainting our state legislators with who and what the California Sign Association represents.
CSA Deal for GPX Show in June!
Join us in Long Beach, June 13-15!
CSA Invites you to GPX Long Beach, with WRAPSCON!
GPX Long Beach, with WRAPSCON, shows up earlier in 2024 with three days and a full slate of exhibitors featuring the latest products and technologies for awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics.
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ADA Icon Delights Carlsbad Event Attendees
On March 14th, CSA was excited to have the 2023 Women in Signs Award Recipient, Sharon Toji — widely known as the “ADA Sign Lady” — make a presentation at the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum in Carlsbad, CA! Sharon is an expert in ADA signage and ANSI compliance standards for ADA signage, and what an opportunity this was! Continue Reading