Judge Mathis Applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom For California's New Ebony Alert

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

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~

Kiss Sells Catalog, Brand Name and IP

Kiss Sells Catalog, , Brand Name and IP. Pophouse Entertainment Group has bought the rock band's catalog, brand name and intellectual property in a deal worth over $300 million, ABC News reports. . Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA co-founded Pophouse. When Kiss played their last show in December, they revealed digital avatars of themselves, ABC News reports. Pophouse partnered with George Lucas' company, Industrial Light & Magic, to create the avatar technology. The "ABBA Voyage" show in London featured an entire performance with the Swedish band's digital avatars. ABC News reports that a biopic, documentary and "Kiss experience" are in the works, according to Pophouse CEO Per Sundin. An avatar show is planned for the later part of 2027. Gene Simmons said, "I don't like the word acquisition.". Collaboration is exactly what it’s about. It would be remiss in our inferred fiduciary duty — see what I just did there? — to the thing that we created to abandon it, Gene Simmons, to AP. People might misunderstand and think, ‘OK, now Pophouse is doing that stuff and we’re just in Beverly Hills twiddling our thumbs.’ No, that’s not true. , Gene Simmons, to AP. We’re in the trenches with them. We talk all the time. We share ideas. It’s a collaboration. Paul (Stanley) and I especially, with the band, we’ll stay committed to this. It’s our baby, Gene Simmons, to AP