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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 46 MIN

Minimum wage bump for hospitality workers; new editor at Times of San Diego

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The San Diego City Council this week approved a minimum wage increase to $25 per hour for most hospitality workers.It will be phased in over several years.We discuss the significance of the ordinance and what it means for organized labor in city politics.Plus, Andrew Keatts is the new general manager and editor of Times of San Diego, a local news outlet. We sit down with Keatts and outgoing editor Chris Jennewein for details on their vision for the Times moving forward.Then, the weekly roundup of other stories from the week.Guests:Andrew Bowen, metro reporter, KPBSScott Lewis, editor in chief and CEO, Voice of San DiegoAndrew Keatts, general manager and editor, Times of San DiegoChris Jennewein, founder and senior editor, Times of San DiegoAshley Rusch, producer, KPBS

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