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San Francisco’s Minimum Wage Increases To $10.55 Per Hour
Those in favor said the money will go back to the local economy while those opposed fell it will especially hurt young people looking for jobs.
PG&E Customers To Foot $299 Million In Pipeline Safety Costs
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. rates are set to increase by $299 million to help pay for pipeline inspection and upgrade costs in the wake of the fatal 2010 gas pipeline explosion in a San Francisco Bay area suburb.
San Jose To Let Voters Decide City’s Minimum Wage Hike
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved putting a minimum wage ordinance on the Nov. 6 ballot. If approved, the minimum wage would rise from $8 to $10 an hour, with annual inflation adjustments.
Fee To Enter Marin County’s Muir Woods Jumps $2
Starting Jan. 1, the entrance fee to the national park is increasing from $5 to $7, according to the National Park Service.
Minimum Wage Set To Increase In San Francisco
Good news for those who work in San Francisco and make minimum wage. The city is set to make history on January 1st when its minimum wage increases by 32 cents…
San Francisco Taxi Fares Go Up
People planning to take taxis around San Francisco this Labor Day holiday weekend should carry a little extra money because cab fares are going up.
University Of California Regents Approve 9.6% Tuition Hike
The UC Board of Regents has approved a plan to raise student tuition by an additional 9.6% for the coming school year in response to a steep reduction in state support…
Big-Rig Drivers Brace For Huge Toll Hikes On Bay Area Bridges
Starting Friday, five-axle big-rigs will pay $18 — up from $11.25 — to cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Antioch, Benicia, Carquinez, Richmond-San Rafael, San Mateo and Dumbarton bridges. A year from now, the toll for those trucks will rise to $25.
Ironically, Wet Year May Push Up South Bay Water Rates
The abundance of ground water after the heavy rainfall in 2010 and 2011, and the success of conservation efforts, has ironically led the Santa Clara Valley Water District to try and raise rates to make up for lower demand.
Golden Gate Transit Commuters Could Soon Pay More
The Golden Gate Bridge District Board is scheduled to vote later this month on a proposal to raise fares for its bus and ferry riders.
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