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Disneyland Ticket Prices Have Done Something Unusual: There's something surprising about what's happened with ticket prices at Disneyland and Disney World ...
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Does The Disney California Adventure Name Still Make Sense?: With the news that yet another part of Disney California Adventure is getting rethemed ...
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Disneyland Ticket Prices Have Done Something Unusual: There's something surprising about what's happened with ticket prices at Disneyland and Disney World ...
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Does The Disney California Adventure Name Still Make Sense?: With the news that yet another part of Disney California Adventure is getting rethemed ...
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San Francisco sues Oakland over new 'San Francisco Bay' airport name: San Francisco sued its neighboring city Oakland in California federal court on Thursday ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/san-francisco-sues-oakland-over-new-san-francisco-bay-airport-name-2024-04-18/
San Francisco dive bar known for kitsch closes after 25 years: The Beauty Bar, a kitsch Mission District destination where customers could enjoy martinis while ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/beauty-bar-sf-mission-district-closed-19404458.php
Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
businessinsider.com/oakland-votes-to-add-san-francisco-to-its-airport-name-2024-4
Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating
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Oakland Airport’s New Name Infuriates San Francisco Officials: Oakland, California, is slapping the name of “San Francisco” on its airport in hopes of borrowing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/san-francisco-fumes-over-oakland-airport-s-new-sf-bay-name
Tiny 384-square-foot home lists in California — for $1.7 million. What’s the deal?
sacbee.com/news/california/article287739805.html
The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed off on two potential manufacturers and ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/high-speed-rail-train-19398412.php
Decades after a US butterfly species vanished, a close relative is released to fill gap
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E-car trend in the San Francisco area leads to a decline in CO2 emissions: In part of the US state of California, CO2 emissions have fallen by nine percent in ...
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Quick Glance: E-Auto Trend Leads to CO2 Emission Reduction in San Francisco Area
- CO2 emissions in a part of California have decreased by nine percent in five years due to the boom of electric cars in the San Francisco area.
- A study by the University of California in Berkeley reveals that transitioning to electric cars has a measurable effect on reducing carbon dioxide.
- Nearly 20 percent of vehicles in San Francisco are either electric cars or hybrid vehicles.
- According to the study, promoting electric cars by local authorities has positive effects on the climate, which are measurable on a scale.
How will DisneylandForward affect the Anaheim resort district?: Disney’s vision would bring in new visitors and jobs to the city’s resort district ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/14/how-will-disneylandforward-affect-the-anaheim-resort-district/
S.F.'s Parkmerced apartment complex at risk of $1.8 billion default: One of San Francisco’s biggest apartment complexes at risk of defaulting on $1 ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s-f-apartment-complex-default-19406353.php
Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/oakland-airport-san-francisco-bay-name-travel-economy-court-airline/
Selena to be honored in San Francisco with a lowrider cruise: San Francisco plans to host a lowrider cruise in the Mission District this weekend in honor of ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/sf-lowrider-selena-tribute-19410097.php
Take a hidden tour of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco’s Gothic masterpiece: Secret passageways and ancient artifacts are the stars of new ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/17/take-a-hidden-tour-of-grace-cathedral-san-franciscos-gothic-masterpiece/
How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere: A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect ...
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No Stephen Curry, no problem: Warriors rough up Jazz: Klay Thompson scored 25 of his game-high 32 points in the first half, Jonathan Kuminga recorded a ...
reuters.com/sports/no-stephen-curry-no-problem-warriors-rough-up-jazz-2024-04-08/
Quick Glance: Warriors Beat Jazz Without Stephen Curry
- Klay Thompson scored 25 of his 32 points in the first half, while Jonathan Kuminga recorded a double-double as the Golden State Warriors won with a 118-110 victory over the Utah Jazz in San Francisco.
- The Jazz lost their 12th straight game, with Thompson shooting 5-for-9 from deep and Golden State leading 68-54 at halftime.
- The Warriors shot 53.3 percent from the floor and 40 percent from beyond the arc, playing without Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins.
- Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 16 points each, while Johnny Juzang scored 27 points for Utah, and Kuminga returned after a six-game absence due to bilateral knee tendonitis.
GM's robotaxi unit Cruise to resume operations with small human-driven fleet in Arizona
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/cruise-reintroduce-human-driven-vehicle-fleet-phoenix-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Cruise announces steps for resuming its robotaxi fleet
- Cruise plans to resume manual driving operations in Phoenix to create maps and gather road information in select cities.
- Following an incident where a pedestrian in San Francisco was dragged by a Cruise robotaxi and trapped under the vehicle, the officials of the autonomous vehicle company announced on Tuesday the initiation of what they envision as their comeback to driverless operations.
- The California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise approximately three weeks after the October 3 accident in San Francisco, citing that the company failed to provide footage of the incident.
More EVs have already made the air cleaner in San Francisco: A recent study shows that the rise of electric vehicles in California’s Bay Area has improved air ...
qz.com/ev-electric-cars-air-quality-san-franciscoq-1851402187
Sen. Cotton suggests people ‘Take matters in their own hands’ when facing pro-Hamas protesters
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797486
Mega Millions player wins big in California. Where was the winning ticket sold?: A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Hayward, California, matched five numbers ...
sacbee.com/news/california/article287460650.html
Electromobility: Musk announces presentation of Tesla robotaxis in August: Musk has been promising for years that Teslas will one day drive autonomously ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/musk-kuendigt-fuer-august-praesentation-von-tesla-robotaxis-an-19635164.html
Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users
apnews.com/article/california-google-news-link-tax-0921cc2b39de591c173201e1ec4bee64
Enrollment plunge feared as California FAFSA applications drop 46%: Enrollment plunge feared as California FAFSA applications drop by nearly half with college ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/fafsa-college-applications-enrollment-drop-19399813.php
S.F. plans to dramatically redesign streets at site of deadly West Portal crash: After a crash in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood killed a family of ...
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Luxury brand to replace former North Face space in S.F.’s Union Square: The luxury retail brand Bulgari is set to occupy the 9,000-square-foot retail space in ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/union-square-retail-bulgari-north-face-19384030.php
Graceful Silicon Valley home ‘built by legend,’ then owned by Apple CEO offered at $22.5M
sacbee.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article287597935.html
SF police say 14-year-old suspected of torching Waymo vehicle: San Francisco police said Wednesday that they identified a 14-year-old boy suspected of setting a ...
sfchronicle.com/crime/article/san-francisco-waymo-fire-chinatown-fireworks-19408811.php
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Rescuers search off Northern California coast for young gray whale entangled in gill net
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No more after-hours texts from your boss? Bill to limit employer contact passes first vote
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287772420.html
San Francisco: Two-storey houseboat towed through bay: The unusual sight was actually an elaborate houseboat being towed from Red Wood City marina after being ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68778690
Applied Materials may postpone or cancel $4 bln California R&D facility, SF Chronicle reports
reuters.com/technology/applied-materials-may-postpone-or-cancel-4-bln-california-rd-facility-sf-2024-04-08/
Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical or 'adult gap year' can be rejuvenating
apnews.com/article/mini-sabbaticals-adult-gap-year-03a5110c587c619300bac601c8d6b933
IKEA’s S.F. building is nearly full with food hall opening. Here’s what is left to lease
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Tiny Sensor Aims to Monitor Tumors in Real Time: Researchers hope it could be a better alternative to biopsies
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Musk lawyer Alex Spiro faces sanctions bid in Texas defamation fight: A California man waging a defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk has asked a judge to punish ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/musk-lawyer-alex-spiro-faces-sanctions-bid-texas-defamation-fight-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Spiro Faces Sanctions Bid in Texas Defamation Fight
- Benjamin Brody seeks sanctions against Elon Musk's lawyer Alex Spiro for alleged unauthorized legal practice in a defamation lawsuit.
- Spiro represented Musk in a hearing despite not being licensed in Texas and lacking court permission.
- Brody claims Musk made false statements about him on social media, leading to a lawsuit.
- Spiro's behavior during a hearing was described as highly unprofessional, prompting demands for legal fees and sanctions.
Luxury brand to replace former North Face space in S.F.’s Union Square: The luxury retail brand Bulgari is set to occupy the 9,000-square-foot retail space in ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/union-square-retail-bulgari-north-face-19384030.php
SoMa nightclub to permanently close: Temple Nightclub will shut down for good next month according to a state filing.
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/soma-nightclub-permanently-close-19398549.php
Robotaxi regulators say Tesla hasn't contacted them about plans: Elon Musk said he plans to unveil a Tesla robotaxi this summer, but California and Nevada ...
nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/robotaxi-regulators-say-tesla-hasnt-contacted-plans-rcna147456
Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit: IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a ...
reuters.com/legal/apple-denies-violating-us-court-order-epic-games-lawsuit-2024-04-13/
Rescuers search for gray whale caught in massive net off California coast: Rescuers are searching for a nine-metre gray whale last spotted off the coast of ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-12/rescuers-search-for-gray-whale-caught-in-massive-net-off-california-coast
Early-morning 3.0-magnitude quake wakes Northern California, seismologists say: A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Morgan Hill in Northern California.
sacbee.com/news/california/article287550195.html
Michelin-honored Palo Alto chef will open a French bistro in San Francisco: Bruno Chemel planning summer debut for Le Parc Bistrobar
mercurynews.com/2024/04/16/michelin-honored-palo-alto-chef-will-open-a-french-bistro-in-san-francisco/
SFO vs. Oakland airport: Who would win ‘S.F. Bay’ trademark fight?: In the trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts weigh in on who would win in ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/oakland-airport-s-f-trademark-dispute-19400440.php
Quick Glance: SFO vs. Oakland Airport: The Trademark Battle
- In a trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts speculate on the potential legal outcomes.
- Experts believe that both arguments regarding the proposed name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" hold merit.
- The dispute may be resolved through a compromise name, similar to other intercity conflicts.
- Experts highlight potential confusion from the Oakland airport's name change, as well as the geographical justification of including "San Francisco Bay" in the new name.
S.F. DA has message for those delayed by Golden Gate Bridge protest: San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins urged anyone delayed by protests that shut ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/golden-gate-bridge-protest-jenkins-restitution-19408362.php
Waymo's self-driving robotaxis are awesome. Here's how.: I took a Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco. It can be easy to crap on tech ...
businessinsider.com/waymo-self-driving-robotaxi-cars-without-drivers-amazing-tech-review-2024-4
California’s Crime Laws Face Overhaul With Rising Retail Theft: A coalition seeking to revamp California’s landmark criminal justice law says it’s collected ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/california-s-crime-laws-face-overhaul-amid-rising-retail-theft
Early-morning 3.0-magnitude quake wakes Northern California, seismologists say: A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Morgan Hill in Northern California.
sacbee.com/news/california/article287550195.html
Oakland airport name change will boost Bay Area economy: Some say the name change will confuse travelers. But the proposed name actually does the opposite: It ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/oakland-airport-name-oak-19394622.php
Portugal Restaurant Week offers deals in San Jose, San Francisco, Sonoma: Second annual event, April 22-28, expands to LA
mercurynews.com/2024/04/17/portugal-restaurant-week-offers-deals-in-san-jose-san-francisco-sonoma/
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on Aug. 8; shares pop: Tesla will reveal its robotaxi product on Aug. 8, CEO Elon Musk said in a social media post ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/05/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-unveil-its-robotaxi-on-aug-8-shares-pop.html
Quick Glance: Elon Musk to Unveil Tesla 'Robotaxi' on August 8
- Elon Musk announced that Tesla will unveil its robotaxi on August 8, despite past promises and delays with self-driving cars.
- Musk plans to develop a car without controls for human use and gradually enhance Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving capability.
- Currently, buyers can add the Full Self-Driving feature for an additional cost, but experts note that the system is not fully autonomous yet.
- Other companies like Waymo and Cruise are also working on autonomous ride-sharing services, despite safety concerns and incidents.
Saluhall, a new Ikea food hall, opens in downtown San Francisco.: Saluhall arrives in downtown San Francisco this week with 11 spots to eat and drink.
sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/saluhall-ikea-food-hall-19383727.php
Former S.F. ‘start-up village’ sells for huge discount: Former S.F. ‘start-up village’ sells for huge discount. Its new owners believe office recovery has begun
sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/s-f-start-up-village-sells-discount-19408828.php
California governor Newsom releases plan to combat record levels of antisemitism: In the five months following October 7, antisemitic incidents on California ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-795661
The photographer who captured Black San Francisco in the 1960s: ‘We wouldn’t have seen it without him’
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/apr/13/david-johnson-san-francisco-photographer-fillmore-district
California’s $20 Minimum Wage Set to Increase Fast Food Prices: The $20 an hour minimum wage for most fast-food workers in California will likely increase the ...
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The city whose downtown 'doom loop' might be worse than San Francisco's: A vacant St. Louis building that sold for $3.6 million after trading for $205 million at ...
businessinsider.com/st-louis-downtown-doom-loop-is-worse-than-san-francisco-2024-4
$1.8 Million Homes in California: A three-bedroom house in Calistoga, a Cape Cod-style home in Long Beach and a 1927 cottage in Mill Valley.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/realestate/million-dollar-homes-california.html
SFFD pull four people from water after boat capsizes near Ocean Beach: Rescuers from the San Francisco Fire Department pulled four people from the water ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/14/sffd-pull-four-people-from-water-after-boat-capsizes-near-ocean-beach/
Travel expert who visited every US state reveals favorite spots to visit — and the worst places
nypost.com/2024/04/07/lifestyle/travel-expert-lee-abbamonte-ranks-favorite-us-states-from-california-to-north-dakota/
French restaurant Le Parc Bistrobar opening in downtown S.F.: French restaurant Le Parc Bistrobar is opening in downtown S.F. near Union Square ...
sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/le-parc-bistrobar-union-square-19399929.php
O.J. Simpson was never a good actor: The San Francisco native and NFL legend starred in “Naked Gun” and had other onscreen roles, which he landed by convincingly ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/oj-simpson-acting-career-19397856.php
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Symbolica raises $31 mln to develop AI systems to compete with OpenAI: Artificial intelligence startup Symbolica, which develops foundation models to compete ...
reuters.com/technology/symbolica-raises-31-mln-develop-ai-systems-compete-with-openai-2024-04-09/
Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere: A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect ...
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Copas, acclaimed SF Tijuana-style taqueria, is closing: Copas, acclaimed Tijuana-style San Francisco taqueria, is closing in the Castro.
sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/copas-closing-19409902.php
Review: Bruce Springsteen ups his game for incredible Easter Sunday show: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band deliver their second sold-out show at Golden ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/01/review-bruce-springsteen-ups-his-game-for-incredible-easter-sunday-show/
Tesla is poised to roll out its own robotaxis, Elon Musk says: Tesla is poised to roll out its own robotaxis, Elon Musk says, following fierce debate about ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/tesla-poised-roll-robotaxis-elon-musk-says-19388645.php
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SFO demands different route for new Oakland International Airport name: A plan to rename Oakland International Airport in a way that includes San Francisco in ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/01/oakland-airport-travel-san-francisco-name-economy-airline-aviation-fly/
Work from cool: Unconventional and fancy workspaces are on the rise: Startups and big companies are trying to lure workers away from home by offering them ...
businessinsider.com/cool-fancy-workspaces-employers-startups-coming-for-bland-offices-2024-4
Hing Lung, SF Chinatown barbecue restaurant and butcher, is moving: Hing Lung, historic SF Chinatown barbecue restaurant and butcher, is moving to the Tenderloin ...
sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/hing-lung-chinatown-moving-19387517.php
Unconscious man rescued from California beach as tide rolls in, dramatic video shows
sacbee.com/news/california/article287777120.html
$20 per hour minimum wage starting for California fast food workers Monday: Beginning Monday, most fast food workers in California will be paid at least $20 per ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4567271-20-per-hour-minimum-wage-starting-for-california-fast-food-workers-monday/
Quick Glance: California: New Minimum Wage Impact on Fast Food Industry
- Most fast food workers in California will earn at least $20 per hour starting Monday, providing more financial stability to the profession and potentially raising prices in the high-cost state.
- The law was supported by the fast food franchise owners' trade association. However, many owners have expressed concerns about the law's impact on their businesses amid California's economic slowdown.
- California has doubled its minimum wage to $16 per hour over the last decade, with data showing increased wages and sustained employment levels.
- The law represents a negotiated compromise between the fast food industry and labor unions, applying to restaurants with limited table service and part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments.
Apple lays off over 600 California employees after shuttering car project: The job cuts at Apple mark the first significant round of layoffs since before the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/04/apple-lays-off-over-600-employees-after-shuttering-car-project.html
California House Prices Plunge By as Much as 40% in Some Areas: Parts of Northern California are seeing homeowners slashing their properties' sale prices in an ...
newsweek.com/california-house-prices-plunge-40-percent-some-areas-1886763
California City Sees sudden Change in Home Prices: Downtown San Francisco condos rebound sharply, hitting near $1 million after a low last year ...
newsweek.com/california-city-home-price-change-san-francisco-condo-1888571
Josh Allen, Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $150M contract: AP source : A person familiar with the negotiations says standout pass rusher Josh Allen and the ...
apnews.com/article/josh-allen-jaguars-61623f2487e36c2f54af21850440f1b9
Quick Glance: Contract Agreement: Jaguars and LB Josh Allen Reach Million-Dollar Deal
- Last year, Josh Allen set a franchise record of 17 1/2 sacks, securing second place in the league.
- The Jaguars and the linebacker have agreed on a five-year contract worth $150 million, with $88 million guaranteed, as confirmed by league sources on Wednesday. ESPN was the first to report the news.
- In 2019, Allen was selected by the Jaguars as the seventh pick in the NFL Draft after an outstanding senior season at Kentucky. He quickly rose to become a top player in the league, setting a franchise record of 17 1/2 sacks last year.
A section of Highway 1 in California collapsed during a storm, closure remains Monday
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/01/highway-1-california-collapse-storm/73164326007/
Quick Glance: California's Highway 1 Section Collapses in Landslide
- A 40-mile section of California's Highway 1 remained closed after a landslide during a major storm caused chunks of the road to fall down a cliff, leaving approximately 1,600 people stranded.
- Engineers were still assessing the damage, and the highway was closed Monday in both directions near Palo Colorado, about 14 miles south of Monterey, and between Limekiln State Park and Lime Creek.
- All Big Sur state parks in the affected area were closed to visitors until further notice, according to Monterey County.
- About 1,600 people, including tourists and locals visiting Big Sur for Easter weekend, were initially stranded, but most were escorted out by emergency convoys on Sunday after it was deemed safe to travel on the highway's northbound lane.
Half a million California fast food workers will now earn $20 per hour: As of Monday, about half a million fast food workers in California are making at least ...
cnn.com/2024/04/01/business/california-fast-food-minimum-wage/
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Quick Glance: California Fast Food Workers React to Wage Increase, Franchise Owners Express Concern
- A significant number of employees in fast food chains in California began benefiting from a $20-an-hour minimum wage on Monday, raising concerns among some small business owners about their future, while workers emphasized that the wage hike assists in covering expenses.
- The wage increase, starting from the state's $16 minimum, was implemented following discussions between groups representing workers and restaurants. It is applicable to chains with 60 or more locations nationwide. Governor Gavin Newsom, the signatory of the compromise law last September, highlighted the aim of fostering inclusivity in the state's economy.
- The economic implications are not straightforward. Various studies suggest that a higher minimum wage could lead to reduced hours and hiring, although others indicate positive outcomes for employees.
- The extent to which other businesses will feel compelled to raise their wages to align with those affected by the law remains uncertain.
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