San Diego, CA
$25 tourism-worker minimum wage gets pushback from regional Chamber of Commerce
A proposal to hike the minimum wage to $25 for tourism workers is being spearheaded by San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera.
On Tuesday, however, the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce held a news conference, during which officials said the proposal would hurt businesses.
“It will eliminate jobs, shut our businesses and cripple the industries that power San Diego’s economy,” said chamber president Chris Cate.
The proposal would cover tourism, event-centers and janitorial-service workers.
Some employers were on hand Tuesday to voice their displeasure.
“We would not be able to stay in business,” said local business owner Steven Pinard. “It would be that simple,”
Despite the pushback, San Diego City Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera is defending his proposal.
“San Diego is very expensive,” Elo-Rivera said. “We know that. Unfortunately, the wages have not kept up with expenses. So we’ve got folks who are seeing their rent increase by 40% over a five-year period, and their wages certainly aren’t.”
The proposal needs still needs to pass a municipal hurdle before going to the full city council. If it were to be passed by the full city council, it would not take effect until January 2026.
High school football
Thursday’s games
COASTAL LEAGUE
Santa Fe Christian 42, Classical Academy 7
NONLEAGUE
Bishop’s 53, Chino Don Lugo 0
Calipatria 48, Somerton (Ariz.) 3
8-MAN
Rancho Cucamonga United Christian Academy 60, West Shores 50
Friday’s games
AVOCADO EAST LEAGUE
Oceanside 23, Del Norte 10
No. 8 Rancho Bernardo 24, El Camino 6
AVOCADO WEST LEAGUE
No. 4 La Costa Canyon 49, No. 7 San Marcos 35
No. 5 Carlsbad 31, No. 3 Mission Hills 17
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Coronado at Clairemont
Canyon Hills 22, Kearny 14
CITY LEAGUE
Mission Bay 28, Mira Mesa 10
Hoover at Patrick Henry
DESERT LEAGUE
Vincent Memorial at Palo Verde Valley
EASTERN LEAGUE
San Diego 31, St. Augustine 0
GROSSMONT HILLS LEAGUE
No. 9 Mount Miguel at No. 6 Granite Hills
Helix 41, El Capitan 21
GROSSMONT VALLEY LEAGUE
Santana at Grossmont
El Cajon Valley at Monte Vista
West Hills at Valhalla
IMPERIAL VALLEY LEAGUE
Holtville 32, Central Union 27
Calexico at Imperial
METRO MESA LEAGUE
Eastlake 21, Sweetwater 19
Mater Dei Catholic 35, Otay Ranch 9
PALOMAR LEAGUE
Ramona 35, San Pasqual 14
Valley Center 31, Mt. Carmel 27
SUNSET LEAGUE
O’Farrell Charter 35, Tri-City Christian 0
Victory Christian Academy at Maranatha Christian
NONLEAGUE
Escondido Charter at Army-Navy Academy
Bonita Vista at Mar Vista, 6:30 p.m.
No. 1 Lincoln 54, La Jolla 3
Hilltop 42, Southwest-San Diego 14
Morse 22, Crawford 13
Olympian 55, Castle Park 13
Rock Academy at Orange Glen
Point Loma 14, No. 2 Cathedral Catholic 7
Montgomery 36, San Ysidro 0
Christian 16, Scripps Ranch 15
No. 10 Poway at Torrey Pines, 7:15 p.m.
Madison at University City
Escondido at Westview, 7:15 p.m
8-MAN
OCEAN LEAGUE
Calvin Christian at Francis Parker, 6 p.m.
NONLEAGUE
Horizon Prep at Borrego Springs
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San Diego, CA
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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Governor Gavin Newsom signed four animal protection bills on Thursday that aim to protect cats and end the puppy mill pipeline in California.
The puppy mill pipeline is a multibillion-dollar industry that results in thousands of puppies being shipped to California for profit, according to an investigation by The Los Angeles Times. The bills were largely inspired by The Times investigation.
Newsom signed the series of pet protections, including Assembly Bill (AB) 506, Senate Bill (SB) 312, AB 867 and AB 519.
AB 506, 519 and SB 312 were sponsored by the San Diego Humane Society.
“With Governor Newsom’s signatures, California has again strengthened its commitment to animal welfare and consumer transparency,” President and CEO of San Diego Humane Society Dr. Gary Weitzman said.
“Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time to shine a light on puppy mills,” Newsom added.
Introduced by Assemblymember Steve Bennet, AB 506 requires pet sellers to disclose a pet’s origin and health information.
“This is for my beloved senior pup, Annie, and for the animals that await their families,” Bennett said in a September statement. “With this bill package, California is improving the adoption process for both families and animals.”
In order to stop puppy mills from appearing to be home breeders, AB 519 by Assemblymember Marc Berman prohibits the selling of puppies, cats and rabbits bred by third-party pet brokers for profit, also targeting online brokers.
SB 312, introduced by State Senator Thomas Umberg, mandates dog importers to share electronic health certificates with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
“This package of laws — prompted by investigative journalism by the Los Angeles Times — builds on existing safeguards and sends the clear message that puppy mill cruelty has no place in our state,” Weitzman added.
Aside from the legislation on the puppy mill market, Newsom addressed issues facing cats in California with the signing of AB 867. Introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee, the bill bans the declawing of cats when not medically necessary.
“Mutilating healthy cats for human convenience is cruel and inhumane,” Lee said in a statement. “Cat declawing is a permanent disfiguring surgery that’s equivalent to removing a person’s fingers at the top knuckle.”
Declawing can cause lasting behavioral and physical issues for cats, according to the Humane World for Animals. The practice can also increase a feline’s back pain, tissue death and litter box aversion.
Newsom said that the legislation signed on Thursday protects both animals and people alike.
“California continues to lead the way in putting the wellbeing of animals and pet-loving families first,” Weitzman said.
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