California lawmakers approved the U.S. highest state-wide minimum wage of $15 an hour by 2022. The bill was hailed by Democrats as an example to the U.S. as it struggles with a growing gap between the rich and the poor.
A new California legislation proposes an increase to $15 an hour in minimum wage by 2022. Experts and advocates, however, are split on its possible effects on the economy and the workforce.
Lawmakers and labor unions have made a tentative deal to increase the minimum wage to $15 gradually. They are also averting a costly political campaign this fall.
Westland Water Disctrict which is considered as the country's largest agricultural water supplier was fined by the US SEC. The District allegedly mislead its investors regarding its bond issuance and its inability to pay its bond holders.
California magistrate ordered Apple to help FBI unlock a suspect's iPhone. Tim Cook said the move would be too dangerous to create and undebiably a backdoor.
Bill Murray took full responsibility of the phone throwing incident that happened during a night in Vesuvio rooftop lounge in the seaside town of Carmel in California. Lounge owners who were involved in the said incident did not press any charges against the actor.
The California Air Resources Board received proposals from Volkswagen regarding diesel-engine cars that will pass the state’s air quality standards. The plan involves Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines.
Robert Durst, a New York real estate heir, pleaded guilty in New Orleans on Wednesday to a weapons charge and agreed to an 85-month prison sentence, a move that could usher in his extradition to California to face murder charges.
Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens announced that ten people were arrested Wednesday in connection to the escape of three inmates from Southern California jail. One of those arrested is a female teacher named Nooshafarian Ravaghi.
Three Honda car owners are suing the carmaker, claiming that the soy-based electrical coatings in their Hondas attract rodents that chew through it, and Honda refuses to cover the repairs.
Cannabis-growing sisters in Merced are battling the law. This happened after the california state passed a law that regulates and even bans the growing, selling and using of marijuana products.
California advocates and opponents sparred over the new proposed protocol for lethal injection on public hearing last week. Advocates urged the protocol adoption which could resume executions in the state after a 10-year hiatus.
A blogger shares tips on how to get hold of marijuana legally in California. Also, a billionaire helps fund the legalization of recreational marijuana. The four measures competing to legalize weed is presented.
Yahoo has submitted a settlement proposal under which the company agrees to pay $4 million to the plaintiffs' legal counsel while making substantial technically changes to its privacy policy.
