Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People shop at the Glendale (Los Angeles County) Galleria. Starting Jan. 1, the minimum wage in California is set for a 40-cent ...

California will continue to offer one of the highest minimum wages in the U.S. when it raises the statutory lowest hourly wage from $16.50 to $16.90 an hour on January 1, 2026. In contrast, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearlly 20 states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, an analysis found. (Alexander Grey via Unsplash) While the statewide ...

The Golden State raised minimum wage to $16.90. California cost of living runs about 40% above national average. Some California cities pay higher rates than the new minimum wage. As the cost of ...

This is an article discussing 15 cities with high minimum wages.

From housing to everyday expenses, California has long been among the most expensive states in the country. As costs continue to rise, the Golden State has increased its minimum wage by 40 cents, ...