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CRA's 4th Wednesday Rental Workshop will be featured via Zoom on August 27, 2025, from 2:30-4 p.m.
Presented by Charlie Petersen Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)... A general overview of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and diving into some of the tools used within the EOS framework. It will be a bit of where are we going (owners), and how will we get there (managers)? Training for the FREE MEMBER BENEFIT runs an hour. Participants have a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card during the drawing held at the end of the workshop.
Join Us for the Inaugural Lock & Load with the CRA!
Get ready to take aim and shoot some clays at our exciting Clay Shooting Event! Whether you're a seasoned shooter or a first-timer, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy the outdoors, drawing for prizes, and have some friendly competition. A selected winner will receive a prize valued up to $2,000, redeemable at Birds Landing Shooting Sport only, through an authorized firearms dealer in accordance with all applicable laws. Date: September 5, 2025
Location: 2099 Collinsville Rd, Birds Landing, CA 94512 Time: 8 am to 4 pm Cost: $225 (must be 18+) Includes: gun rental, ammunition, pushcart, and lunch
RSVP: Fax (916) 570-1384 • Info@CalRental.org • Call (800) 272-7400
Sponsorships are available! CRA is extending an invitation to individuals and businesses to support our exciting event through sponsorship.
Join us September 19th – 21st, 2025, on the Lee Vining Creek, a 16.2-mile-long stream in Mono County, CA, which flows into the basin of Mono Lake. Enjoy fishing and camaraderie while raising funds for CRSIF! The tournament runs from the Big Bend Campground to the Junction Campground. It’s all stream fishing, with prizes for the biggest fish by weight determined by the judges.
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At The Utility Expo, you’ll get the ability to try new equipment, talk to manufacturers, and get ready for the future of your utility business. The Utility Expo is an affordable, interactive way to discover new equipment and make the connections that matter. Figure out how many team members you are bringing, register early, and have a plan.
The Utility Expo · October 7 - 9, 2025
Kentucky Exposition Center · 937 Phillips Ln · Louisville · KY · 40209 Hours: Tues - Wed: 8:30 AM - 5 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM - 2 PM The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) hosted its 2025 Annual Conference in July, bringing together industry leaders, actuaries, medical experts, and fraud investigators to explore the most pressing issues shaping California’s workers’ compensation system. Held virtually, the event offered a forward-looking view of cost trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging risks.
Here are the key highlights from the conference:
“State of the System” Report: Cost Pressures Mount The WCIRB’s flagship session, State of the System, revealed that California’s workers’ comp system continues to face rising cost pressures, driven by various factors. ![]() ![]() Vendor News
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On August 1, the California Department of Finance Director Joe Stephenshaw officially certified that beginning January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour for all employers, regardless of size.
Under California Labor Code section 1182.12, the California Director of Finance must determine on or before August 1 of each year whether to adjust the minimum wage for inflation and, if so, calculate the increase.The director calculates the increase by applying whichever of the following two options would result in the smaller increase:
A 3.5 percent increase; or
The actual rate of change per the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). For the 12-month period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, the department’s calculations showed that the CPI increased by 2.49 percent compared to the 12-month period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, meaning the minimum wage will increase by 2.49 percent — to $16.90 per hour — on January 1, 2026. Calendar
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CRA UPDATE
Contact Jeff, Katie, and Connie with questions or ideas for the continued growth of our association. Visit the CRA website at www.calrental.org and see the opportunities available to help sustain and grow your business. Stay engaged with CRA!
Jeff Roberts, Executive Director
Cell: (909) 821-5998
Katie Marrs, Executive Assistant
Connie Roberts, Controller
Address: P.O. Box 757, Upland, CA 91785
Phone Number: (800) 272-7400
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