San Diego’s biggest minimum wage hike in years goes into effect New Year’s Day

Although it’s a big bump compared to the past three years, San Diego’s minimum wage is still lower than many other California jurisdictions. By July, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu and Pasadena will raise their minimum wage to $14.25 an hour for small employers and $15 an hour for large employers. And the small city of Emeryville ...