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Workers in Several California Cities to See Pay Raises July 1

Some cities and counties have OK'd minimum wages higher than the state’s. Last year’s statewide hike in fast-food wages sparked price increases and layoffs.
Workers in Several California Cities to See Pay Raises July 1
Workers fill orders at a Chipotle restaurant in San Rafael, Calif., on April 1, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Workers in 10 California locations will get a slight bump in pay starting July 1, when new minimum wage hikes take effect.

On New Year’s Day, all of California’s minimum wage employees received an hourly pay increase from $16 to $16.50, according to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.