Event Brief
Newsom: 2027 CA minimum wage to rise to $17.40
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: California’s minimum wage increases to $17.40/hour on Jan. 1, 2027, as Newsom says it puts working families first.
WHO: Gov. Gavin Newsom
WHAT: California’s statewide minimum wage will rise to $17.40 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2027
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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