Adam Beam, Associated Press, Author at Long Beach Post

Protesters march in front of a Capitol building holding signs that say, "Which side are you on? Pass AB 257."

Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

by Adam Beam, Associated Press 16 hours ago

California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Gov Gavin News speaks from behind a lectern.

California governor signs law raising taxes on guns and ammunition to pay for school safety

by Adam Beam, Associated Press September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

Protesters march in front of a Capitol building holding signs that say, "Which side are you on? Pass AB 257."

California fast food workers to get $20 minimum wage under new deal between labor and the industry

by Adam Beam, Associated Press September 11, 2023

The California state capitol building.

California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination

by Adam Beam, Associated Press September 5, 2023September 5, 2023

California may pay unemployment to striking workers. But the fund to cover it is already insolvent

by Adam Beam, Associated Press August 26, 2023August 24, 2023

Covered California health insurance premiums will go up next year

by Adam Beam, Associated Press July 25, 2023

Budget troubles won’t change Newsom’s goals for 2nd term

by Adam Beam, Associated Press July 15, 2023July 12, 2023

Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles

by Adam Beam, Associated Press July 7, 2023July 7, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom stands behind a lectern with the seal of the state of California.

Newsom’s climate agenda highlights tensions with environmental groups

by Adam Beam, Associated Press July 6, 2023

Protesters march in front of a Capitol building holding signs that say, "Which side are you on? Pass AB 257."

California’s law aimed at fast food wages is on hold. Lawmakers may have found a way around it

by Adam Beam, Associated Press July 1, 2023June 27, 2023