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Prop 6 asks California voters to decide whether to end forced labor in prisons
Lawmakers are looking to close what they call a “loophole” in the California constitution, which allows forced labor as punishment for a crime.
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Parents of surfers killed in Mexico remember their sons at San Diego beach
The parents of the two Australian surfers killed in Mexico speak about their sons, asking people to “live bigger” and “love harder” in their memory.
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Legislation from San Diego lawmakers seeking to stop ‘hate litter' moves forward in Sacramento
This is the first step to make the distribution of hate litter unlawful. It comes after San Diego residents in several neighborhoods found antisemitic fliers on sidewalks, in driveways and on car windshields last year.
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California $20 fast food minimum wage is a win for workers, but worries franchisees
The California $20 minimum wage for fast food employees is celebrated by workers, but sparks concerns for some franchise owners.
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San Diego Community College District increases minimum wage as state wage lags behind high cost of living
A new report from the state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office shows the $16 minimum wage statewide does not keep up with the cost of living, especially in coastal cities. Meanwhile, SDCCD is hoping their minimum wage hike sets an example for the rest of the state.