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Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices

Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices. 'Newsweek' reports that franchises have warned an increase of the minimum wage for fast food workers in California could also force menu prices to climb. As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. . Business owners have warned that the new law, signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. . At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". According to McDonald's numbers, the price of the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89 in California, the 10th highest in the United States. The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently $5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. . Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion. According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers. . In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers.

California Voters Pass Proposition 1 to Address Homelessness Crisis

California Voters Pass Proposition 1 , to Address Homelessness Crisis. In a state that accounts for close to a third of all homeless people in the United States. California counties will now be required to spend money "on housing and drug treatment programs" to fight homelessness, NPR reports. . Gov. Gavin Newsom raised over $13 million to promote the measure. Proposition 1 represents California's first mental health system update in 20 years, NPR reports. . This is the biggest change in decades in how California tackles homelessness, and a victory for doing things radically different, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement. Now, counties and local officials must match the ambition of California voters. , Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement. This historic reform will only succeed if we all kick into action immediately – state government and local leaders, together, Gov. Gavin Newsom, via statement. Revenue from a tax on millionaires, enacted in 2004, brings in about $2 billion to $3 billion a year toward California's mental health budget, NPR reports. . Counties will now be required to spend two-thirds of that money to tackle homelessness. . The state will also be allowed to borrow $6.3 billion to create an additional 6,800 beds for mental health and addiction treatment. That money can also be used to construct 4,350 housing units. Half of those housing units will be for veterans

U.S News: Restaurant at end of historic Southern California pier catches fire | Watch | Oneindia

A significant fire erupted at a deserted restaurant located at the terminus of the Oceanside Pier in North County San Diego on Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by the Oceanside Fire Department. The pier, an iconic structure stretching nearly 2,000 feet, has stood since its construction in 1888, serving as a central attraction in the coastal community of Southern California, just a stone's throw from Camp Pendleton. In a social media post on Thursday, the Oceanside Fire Department urged citizens to avoid the area surrounding the pier, emphasising their active engagement in combating the blaze. #USNews #RestaurantFire #HistoricPier #SouthernCalifornia #CaliforniaFire #SanDiego #Watch #SouthCarolinaPier #FireIncident #Emergency ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’

Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired , Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’. Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. . Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. . Mizuhara, a longtime friend of Ohtani, allegedly wired at least $4.5 million to a bookmaking operation in Southern California to cover his gambling debts. At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt. At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt. I dug myself a hole and it kept on getting bigger, and it meant I had to bet bigger to get out of it and just kept on losing. It's like a snowball effect, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. Obviously, he [Ohtani] wasn't happy about it and said he would help me out to make sure I never do this again. He decided to pay it off for me. , Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. I want everyone to know Shohei had zero involvement in betting. I want people to know I did not know this was illegal. I learned my lesson the hard way. I will never do sports betting ever again, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN. Later, both the spokesperson and Mizuhara walked back their claims. In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft, and we are turning the matter over to the authorities, Berk Brettler LLP, via statement. Obviously, this is all my fault, everything I've done. I'm ready to face all the consequences, Ippei Mizuhara, via statement. Southern California bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, whom the wire transfers were sent to, is also being investigated. Sports betting is currently illegal in California

Aldi to Add 800 New Stores in US

Aldi to Add , 800 New Stores in US. The grocery giant wants to add 800 new stores in America by 2028, NBC News reports. . Aldi plans to build or expand many locations in the Northeast, Midwest, western U.S. and Southern California. Las Vegas will also get its first Aldi store. . In the Southeast, Aldi plans to convert some Winn-Dixies and Harveys into its stores. However, since acquiring parent company Southeastern Grocers, "a meaningful" amount of Winn-Dixies and Harveys will keep their current branding. . Aldi expects 50 stores to start the conversion process toward the end of 2024. Our growth is fueled by our customers, and they are asking for more Aldi stores in their neighborhoods nationwide, Jason Hart, Aldi CEO, via statement. With this commitment to add 800 stores in the next five years, we’ll be where our shoppers need us while positively impacting the communities we serve, Jason Hart, Aldi CEO, via statement. Aldi is currently "the fastest-growing grocery retailer" in America, NBC News reports. Aldi is currently "the fastest-growing grocery retailer" in America, NBC News reports. Retailers everywhere should be examining their private brand, pricing, assortment, digital, and real estate strategies in response to Aldi’s move, to build protective moats for an uncertain future. , Via a report on Aldi from last summer said, according to GroceryDive.com. Retailers everywhere should be examining their private brand, pricing, assortment, digital, and real estate strategies in response to Aldi’s move, to build protective moats for an uncertain future. , Via a report on Aldi from last summer said, according to GroceryDive.com

California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA

Goldy Brar’s Death: US Police Denies Report About Gangster’s Death in Shootout | Oneindia News

US authorities refute reports of Goldy Brar's death, a key suspect in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder, clarifying he wasn't among victims in a California shooting. Misinformation circulated on social media prompted inquiries, but Fresno Police confirmed Brar's survival. Implicated in various crimes, including arms trafficking, Brar's survival complicates efforts to address his criminal activities. #GoldyBrar #GoldyBrarNews #GoldyBrarUpdates #SiddhuMoosewala #SalmanKhan #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.155~