California is facing significant economic and social challenges due to recent policy changes and regulations. The state's new $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast-food workers has led to the closure of long-standing restaurants, including a major franchise owner who shut down after more than 30 years. Additionally, food delivery apps in New York and Seattle are experiencing a drop in orders and driver dissatisfaction after raising fees to comply with wage-increase laws. These wage hikes are causing economic strain, with businesses struggling to cope and some shutting down. CNBC reports that these changes could result in fewer restaurants, higher prices, and increased unemployment, particularly among younger workers. Economic headwinds attributed to Joe Biden's policies and state mandates from Governor Gavin Newsom are exacerbating the situation.
It’s shocking to see a great American city in this condition. SF was bustling not too long ago. It was a nightmare to get around. Crowded and busy all the time. Now it looks like a ghost town. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. Destroyed by @GavinNewsom and gang. https://t.co/CDcMDv1Mpd
‘WHAT A WASTELAND’: “Shark Tank” star points the finger at Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) for destruction of the once vibrant city. https://t.co/WWy9jYMNCw https://t.co/LGflW4v02Q
Letters to the Editor: California's minimum-wage hikes hit the budget reality buzz saw (via @latimesopinion ) https://t.co/xHoSgGGMsy
How CA's minimum wage hikes for fast food, health care workers could impact economy https://t.co/8aUKpY76Gu https://t.co/VLmVSkIEwH
One economist believes that California's minimum wage hikes could result in fewer restaurants, higher prices and increased rates of unemployment for younger workers. https://t.co/W0j3i2mtqD https://t.co/W0j3i2mtqD
Employers aren't the only ones who react predictably to changes in the minimum wage... @IdeasandReality takes another look at California's new fast food regulation: https://t.co/lvmWxHheU9 #MinimumWage #FastFoodRegulation #California #LaborMarket
Food-delivery apps that have responded to cities’ new wage-increase rules for gig workers by upping fees are contending with frustrated consumers, plunging restaurant orders and an exodus of drivers https://t.co/Ut20EuDw1z via @WSJ
Economic headwinds = Joe Biden Policies State mandates = Newsom and Ca. Democrats Both - BAD for Business. No question. Outspoken California McDonald's franchisee becomes latest victim of 'gut-wrenching' closures https://t.co/dqkA5S565E #FoxBusiness
Recent regulations that boosted wages for fast-food employees in California and app delivery drivers in New York and Seattle are cited in historic restaurant closures and a downward spiral of job cuts and reduced business. https://t.co/TXRdYfdcR1
CNBC on WAGE HIKE that is KILLING CALIFORNIA FAST FOOD https://t.co/ZIMjh8lfmZ
Major restaurant franchise owner shuts after more than 30 years as he becomes latest causality of California's new $20-an-hour minimum wage - proof NO ONE is safe https://t.co/meUvRWbgu4 https://t.co/oP2TUO4ugK
California Dreamin.’ When politicians push bad policies and destroy a state. 👇🏽 https://t.co/6B1HD3ihEz
Food delivery apps are contending with plunging orders and frustrated drivers, after raising fees in NYC and Seattle due to wage-increase laws for gig workers (@preetika_rana / Wall Street Journal) https://t.co/ZJQoldYy4X https://t.co/b4fhzn8Uph
I Love California… It’s sad that it is becoming a place I don't even recognize. Families aren’t safe, The streets are filled with trash, thousands Addicted to fentanyl, lawlessness rampant and the homeless population is out of control. And the cherry on top? The same corrupt…