Businesses and some economists believe the move will end up costing jobs, but its supporters say it’s a matter of fairness after years of stagnant wages for the middle class. One possible result: more efforts to replace workers with machines, wherever possible. Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign legislation …
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Moreno Valley City Councilwoman LaDonna Jempson has been named a Woman of Distinction by Assemblyman Jose Medina, D-Riverside. Jempson received her award March 19th at the annual Distinction award luncheon, according to a statement released by the city. Award winners were praised for making significant contributions to their communities. Jempson …
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Jim Henwood has stepped down as president and chief executive officer of the Los Angeles County Fair Association. Henwood, who led the Pomona-based non-profit association for 20 years, officially retired Friday, according to multiple reports. J. Michael Ortiz, chairman of the association’s board of directors and former president of Cal …
Read More »Planned Emissions Testing Center Attracts Businesses
Riverside is trying attract clean-air businesses to the city, thanks to a recent action by the California Air Resources Board. Earlier this month, the California Air Resources Board voted 8-3 to move its motor vehicle and engine emissions testing and research facility from El Monte to an 18-acre site at …
Read More »Brown Set to Approve Minimum Wage Hike
Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign legislation Monday that will raise California’s minimum wage to $15 a hour. The measure, which passed the state Senate and Assembly Thursday, will put California at the head of a national effort to improve working class wages while increasing the pay of an …
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Tune in to The Main Event this Saturday morning at 9:30 on AM590 with host Ed Hoffman as he discusses national current events and politics, with a few mortgage tips along the way. Ed delivers intelligent, entertaining radio that makes hard news easy to understand! This week, Ed welcomes back …
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