Most #FastFoodWorkers in #California will be paid at least $20 an hour when a new law is scheduled to kick in giving higher pay to a historically low-paying profession while threatening to raise prices in a state already known for its high cost of living. https://buff.ly/3PJx3rK

#ShenYun Performing Arts took to the stage at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, #California. The company uses the medium of classical Chinese dance, music, costume, and 3D backdrops to take theatergoers on a journey through China’s rich history. https://buff.ly/3vEXR5Q

“What I got from the show today was that [it is] so important to understand culture from its historic form and to be able to embrace it and celebrate it.”

#ShenYun graced the Terrace Theatre stage in Long Beach, #California, showcasing an all-new program of classical Chinese dance and musical pieces. https://buff.ly/3VS228T

A lawmaker in #California said he is introducing a bill to end sanctuary state protection for #IllegalImmigrant #pedophiles. This comes after the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested an illegal immigrant convicted of child sex crimes who fled from California to Massachusetts. https://buff.ly/4aORvQa

The #SupremeCourt ruled unanimously that a #California county violated a landowner’s rights when it demanded upwards of $23,000 in development impact fees. https://buff.ly/3TOJfso

“Fantastic acting. Some of the greatest dancers in the world, without a doubt.”

#ShenYun Performing Arts graced the stage at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, #California. Audience members were mesmerized by Shen Yun’s artistry, which left them in awe. https://buff.ly/4dbAuBV

#ParisHilton joined #California state lawmakers this week to advocate for legislation aimed at increasing transparency and oversight of #YouthTreatmentFacilities. The Accountability and Children’s Treatment Act seeks to disclose how short-term residential facilities for youth struggling with substance abuse and behavioral issues employ disciplinary methods like restraints or seclusion on minors. https://buff.ly/442j9XD

The Santa Clara Valley Water Board is recommending people plant native #California plants to conserve #water. Some residents in the surrounding area have already converted their lawns and have noticed the benefits.
https://www.ntd.com/water-conservation-by-growing-native-plants-in-northern-california_990457.html

#California’s ban on “junk fees” is getting its #restaurant industry worked up. Could restaurant surcharges be a thing of the past? This comes after fast-food workers received a minimum wage of $20 per hour.
https://www.ntd.com/california-law-to-ban-restaurant-surcharges-starting-in-july_990659.html

Authorities in a #California declared a health emergency last week due to an outbreak of #tuberculosis in Long Beach after it left at least one dead and more than a dozen infected. https://www.ntd.com/emergency-declared-on-tuberculosis-in-california-city_990846.html