Higher minimum wage goes into effect for California health care workers
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
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Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
California's new minimum wage law is taking a bite out of the bottom line for fast food franchises.
Starting April 1, the minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will jump to $20 an hour — the highest in the U.S.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration has denied a news report that he pushed for an exception to the state's new fast-food minimum wage law that benefits a wealthy campaign donor.
Most of California's 500,000 fast food workers could be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new bill aimed at ending a standoff between the industry and labor unions over wages and working conditions.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many workers who make clothes sold by leading retailers still toil in "sweatshops," a federal investigation found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Millions of Californians will return to work this new year with a pay bump as a minimum wage increase goes into effect.
Lauren Pozen reports from Sherman Oaks on the increase in minimum wage in Los Angeles County and city that goes into effect Friday, July 1. All minimum wage workers in the city and county will see their wage go from $15 an hour to $16.04. While some business owners are happy to give their employees the raise, other say it will hurt businesses.
The minimum wage for all covered employees will be $16.04 starting Friday. Amy Johnson reports.
The minimum wage in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will increase to $15.96 an hour as of July 1, the Department of Business and Consumer Affairs announced Tuesday.
More than 600,000 Angelenos make minimum wage and will receive a pay increase on July 1 when it takes effect.
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The measure will take effect Jan. 1 for all hotel workers, and July 1 for all other workers.
The minimum wage in the city of Los Angeles is already $15.
California's minimum wage will jump to $13 an hour for companies with more than 25 employees beginning in 2020.
Some Los Angeles City Councilmembers are fighting for a $30 minimum wage for Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare drivers.
City Council President Herb Wesson proposed Tuesday that drivers working for rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft in Los Angeles be paid a minimum of $30 per hour.
Ride-sharing companies on Friday were continuing to push California legislators to come up with a new classification for workers that falls somewhere between "company employee" and "independent contractor."
If the ordinance becomes law, it would be the first of its kind in the United States.
Amazon said the $15 minimum wage will apply to more than 250,000 employees and 100,000 seasonal holiday employees. Workers hired by temp agencies will also receive the $15-per-hour wage.
A higher minimum wage for small business employees will boost spending and the economy, and that is good for all businesses.
The popular, California-based, burger chain is changing the notion that a job in fast food is "low-wage" work.
Using his own hose and water pump and water from his pool, Alec Gellis and a friend not only saved his house, but two other homes nearby. He also said they saved a 100-year-old tortoise.
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that likely derails the deal.
Several roads in Malibu are closed after the Franklin Fire burned thousands of acres and threatened homes.
A Malibu wildfire that has forced people to evacuate and destroyed homes broke out amid a rare weather advisory warning of particularly dangerous conditions, which will remain in place through the afternoon Tuesday.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
The Franklin Fire has already burned more than 2,200 acres of brush, but fire officials say so far, a minimal number of homes have been destroyed.
Using his own hose and water pump and water from his pool, Alec Gellis and a friend not only saved his house, but two other homes nearby. He also said they saved a 100-year-old tortoise.
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that likely derails the deal.
Several roads in Malibu are closed after the Franklin Fire burned thousands of acres and threatened homes.
A Malibu wildfire that has forced people to evacuate and destroyed homes broke out amid a rare weather advisory warning of particularly dangerous conditions, which will remain in place through the afternoon Tuesday.
Using his own hose and water pump and water from his pool, Alec Gellis and a friend not only saved his house, but two other homes nearby. He also said they saved a 100-year-old tortoise.
Several roads in Malibu are closed after the Franklin Fire burned thousands of acres and threatened homes.
A Malibu wildfire that has forced people to evacuate and destroyed homes broke out amid a rare weather advisory warning of particularly dangerous conditions, which will remain in place through the afternoon Tuesday.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place order as Franklin Fire conditions improved near campus.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
The former businessman raised more than $17 million during the bogus house-flipping investment scam.
Authorities advised Los Angeles County residents to be wary about open fires after Santa Ana winds prompted a Red Flag warning amid dangerous weather conditions on Monday.
Hong Ngoc Nguyen was visiting childhood friends when the suspect allegedly ran a red light and hit her friend's car.
Someone in Huntington Beach is throwing rocks at cars and it's causing a lot of damage and concern.
Thousands of people could be without power due to the strong winds that are expected to batter Southern California in coming days.
Authorities advised Los Angeles County residents to be wary about open fires after Santa Ana winds prompted a Red Flag warning amid dangerous weather conditions on Monday.
The crash happened when a police officer crashed their motorcycle, which then veered into the crowd of onlookers lining the streets during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights.
It's unclear what prompted the chase to begin.
The crash happened Thursday a little before 8 a.m. on Acacia Avenue near Kirby Street, according to Hemet Police Department officers.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that likely derails the deal.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
The manhunt continues for the man captured on surveillance video last week fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
After two decades in the House of Representatives, Adam Schiff will return to the Capitol on Monday to officially begin his term as a US Senator.
Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."
President-elect Donald Trump called on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine and its president "would like to make a deal and stop the madness."
Both President-elect Donald Trump and incoming "border czar" Tom Homan cite inflated figures, with Trump often makes a misleading connection between migrants illegally crossing the border and the flow of fentanyl.
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
Anthony Davis scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, D'Angelo Russell added 28 points with 14 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 107-98 without LeBron James.
The fourth annual LA Bowl matchup has been set, with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas slated to face the University of California, Berkeley on Dec. 18 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Treinen, 36, was one of the Dodgers' most reliable pitchers through their successful 2024 World Series run.
Matthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld were first linked in the spring of 2023 when they were photographed dining together in New York City.
Gellis describes waking up to the sights and sounds of the Franklin Fire and getting to work to save his home and other homes in the neighborhood.
Henry Adams shared the experience of fellow students who spent the night in the school’s library when the shelter-in-place order was in place.
Evelyn Taft heads to Burbank where one home is bringing Disney magic to life in its holiday display.
Insurance agent Karl Susman said homeowners should be sure to check their fire insurance coverage, and said the California FAIR Plan will insure most properties in the Malibu area.
Tina Patel and Rick Montanez provide updates on the Franklin Fire as daylight hits and winds subside.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
