Which Way, L.A.?
LA County Votes to Increase Minimum Wage
LA Supervisors were inundated with public comment today — for and against a measure that would increase the minimum wage. Over the next five years, it would go from $9 an hour to $15 in unincorporated areas. The City of LA took similar action last month, but other municipalities are undecided. Will Burbank or Glendale keep wages down and try to lure businesses into crossing the border?
By Warren Olney • • 24m ListenLA Supervisors were inundated with public comment today — for and against a measure that would increase the minimum wage. Over the next five years, it would go from $9 an hour to $15 in unincorporated areas. The City of LA took similar action last month, but other municipalities are undecided. Will Burbank or Glendale keep wages down and try to lure businesses into crossing the border?
Also, UCLA ranks high on America's hospital honor roll but low on cyber-security. A recent breach affected 4.5 million people.
Photo: Rae Breaux
More
In this episode
2 storiesAmerica's Largest County Considers Raising the Minimum Wage
At LA County's Hall of Administration today, public comment was limited to just one minute after hundreds signed up to testify about a proposed increase in the minimum wage. The Board was considering a measure much like one signed into law last month by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Read the story18 minUCLA Hospital Hack Exposes Vulnerability of Health Care Industry
UCLA Medical Center tied for third today on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll published by US News and World Report. Hospital officials say that reflects the "dignity and respect" shown patients and their families. But, when it comes to patient records, there's another story.
Read the story7 min
