and community-serving businesses and groups.

Another result of the increased costs for business owners is the increase in prices.I noticed that there were only five people actually working behind the counter.

You may have noticed recently that the cost of a McDonalds meal and even a cup of coffee has increased.By BILL YEEThis past Labor Day weekend our church took a quick trip to June Lake to try our luck at fishing.So my experience at the Bishop location was quite a shock.

So any increase in costs to conduct business is passed on to the consumer.So should working at McDonalds not be an entry-level job?Should businesses expect to make a profit for their efforts? Some franchisees have talked about leaving California due to the high labor costs.

We also made our usual pit stop at McDonalds.

It may mean fewer hours for employees and a move towards automation.Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen BassDaisy Ma.

executive director of Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations.Robin TomaOur country is facing what the rest of the nation is experiencing.

former chair of Los Angeles District Attorneys AAPI Advisory Board.Korematsu Center for Law and EqualityMitchell Matsumura.