Alameda: $17.46 per hour Berkeley: $19.18 per hour Emeryville: $19.90 per hour Fremont: $17.75 per hour Los Angeles City: $17.87 per hour Los Angeles County (unincorporated areas): $17.81 per hour Milpitas: $18.20 per hour Pasadena: $18.04 per hour San Francisco: $19.18 per hour Santa Monica: $17.81 per hour... And a few other hotel-industry specific wage increases in cities.
The newest political fight taking over Los Angeles
After LA City Council passed and Mayor signed the $30 minimum wage for hotel, hospitality, and airport workers, a coalition of business groups began a referendum effort to repeal the new law. In retaliation, Unite Here Local 11 has filed two initiatives. One would increase the citywide minimum wage to $30 and the other would require voters to approve any construction of hotels and stadiums, including expansions.
From San Diego to the Bay Area, California restaurants are on edge over immigration raids
"The disruptions come at a difficult time for California’s restaurant industry, which is already grappling with soaring costs for ingredients, labor, rent and regulatory requirements. In Los Angeles alone, more than 100 well-known restaurants closed last year, the Los Angeles Times found — all before the immigration raids that industry leaders warn could further hamstring the industry.
"In California, the food and restaurant industry employed about 1.42 million people as of April — a sizable workforce that is being affected regardless of the immigration status of its workers. That includes nearly 600,000 people who work for full-service restaurants.
"Jot Condie, president of the California Restaurant Association, called immigrants “the lifeblood of our industry.”"
A CRA BOARD MEMBER SHOUTOUT Game changer in the local restaurant scene: Tahoe Restaurant Group sells to employees
After more than two decades of building one of Tahoe’s most successful and community-focused restaurant companies, Ray and Christine Villaman are proud to announce the sale of Tahoe Restaurant Group to its team members through the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that became official on May 1.
CRA LEGAL CENTER PARTNER RESOURCE Employer cheat sheet for workplace laws taking effect July 1, 2025
Many employers are usually ready for new laws that take effect at the beginning of each year. However, it’s important to note that a significant number of new workplace laws come into effect mid-year. CRA Legal Center partner Fisher Phillips provides insight on what employers should be aware of. Here’s a cheat sheet to help you prepare for the laws that will take effect on July 1.
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Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO is in its final two weeks under the Big Top — and this is your last chance to experience the magic before the show leaves Southern California!
✨ In celebration of Cirque Days, enjoy an exclusive 40% OFF select tickets and witness the breathtaking acrobatics, stunning visuals, and emotional storytelling that only Cirque can deliver. 🔥 Performances end Sunday, June 29th — don’t miss out!
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