(Minimum wage increases)....The minimum wage in California increases.

Beginning January 1st, the minimum wage in California is $16.90 per hour. Many cities in the state have higher minimum wage requirements. The minimum wage for fast food workers in California remains at $20 per hour. AB 3216 deals with phones in school. According to the bill, California school districts have until July to adopt policies that limit or prohibit the use of smartphones by students while they are on campus or under the supervision of a school district employee.