Update 1:

Local minimum wages in several California areas will increase on July 1, 2021. The per hour rates include the following: Berkeley ($16.32); Emeryville ($16.97); Fremont ($15.00 for small employers, $15.25 for large employers); Long Beach ($15.69, and for concessionaire workers $15.32); Los Angeles City ($15.00, and $17.65 for hotel workers); Los Angeles County ($15.00 for small employers); Malibu ($15.00 for small and large employers); Milpitas ($15.65); San Francisco ($16.32); Santa Monica ($15.00 for small employers and $17.64 for hotel workers).

Update 2:

On July 11th, Californians receiving unemployment benefits will again be required to search for work. The CA Employment Development Department (EDD) is currently sending notices to claimants to inform them of the reinstatement of this requirement. The search for work has been a mandatory part of the unemployment insurance program since its inception but has been suspended during the pandemic. As of July 11th, most claimants will again need to be able to search for work to maintain eligibility. CA has many resources to help people find “safe and suitable” work and training opportunities, said EDD Director Rita Saenz. Here’s more: https://bit.ly/3qhB9tl