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Newsom boasts of California's upcoming minimum wage increase, criticizes Trump for ignoring workers
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· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information on the upcoming minimum wage increase can be found through the Los Angeles Times.
California's minimum wage is scheduled to increase. This change is set to take place next year, although details are limited. Further information on the upcoming minimum wage increase can be found through the Los Angeles Times. The source of this information is the Los Angeles Times, which may have more details on the minimum wage change and its implications for California workers.
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Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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What is this story about? California's minimum wage is scheduled to increase. This change is set to take place next year, although details are limited. Further information on the upcoming minimum wage increase can be found…
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