PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The new year is here with a pay raise for minimum wage workers in California.
The state’s minimum wage has increased by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour. The annual increase is primarily due to a state law requiring annual adjustments for inflation, ensuring wages keep pace with the rising cost of living.
Some local workers say the increase comes at a much-needed time, as everyday expenses remains high, though acknowledge it still falls short…