September 11, 2023

Background In 1993, CalEPA created the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) which is a local agency certified by CalEPA to implement and enforce six state hazardous waste and hazardous materials regulatory management programs. CUPA inspectors enforce hazardous waste, storage tank and emergency preparedness regulations, amongst others. In our observation, the enforcement level varies from county

California Will Eliminate the State Disability Wage Cap in 2024 Starting in 2024, the wage cap for California State Disability Insurance (SDI) payroll deductions will be eliminated. Eliminating the wage cap will result in higher taxes and payroll deductions for individuals earning greater than $153,164 (the 2023 wage cap) per year. Background Starting in January

Assemblywoman Laurie Davies represents the 74th Assembly District, which includes the communities of southern Orange County, such as Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, plus the communities of northern San Diego County, such as Camp Pendleton, Oceanside and Vista. Laurie Davies is a small business owner and former Mayor who was

California became the first U.S. state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law when it introduced the California Consumer Privacy Act in 2018 (CCPA), which California voters amended by passing the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA). The CPRA created the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), a state government agency vested with administrative authority

NitroFill is the world’s leading manufacturer of nitrogen generation and inflation equipment and has been a premier provider of tire-related supplemental products for the automotive market for close to 20 years. NitroFill offers a pre-loadable Tire Protection Benefit program, which provides consumers with Tire Repair and Replacement Coverage and unlimited Roadside Assistance, along with a

Nathan Thompson General Manager, AutoNation Subaru Carlsbad Nathan has spent the majority of his life in the North County San Diego area. He has been at the same dealership for over 15 years, representing the Subaru brand, where he has held every position within the sales side of the business. Nathan is a 2022 graduate

Thank you to all of our sponsors and participants for making this such a wonderful annual event!

Recently, 2023-2024 NCDA Chairman Chris George and a few of the NCDA Board members had lunch with Senator Toni Atkins. The Senator asked the group a refreshing question, “What are we doing in Sacramento that drives you crazy?” The resounding answer was that California’s laws and regulations, and the OEM’s overreach of both, create opposition

As your incoming Chairman of the New Car Dealers Association Board of Directors, I am honored and excited to serve the San Diego County new car dealer community over the next year in this new role. During my time on the Board of Directors so far, I’ve seen firsthand just how valuable our association is