Скачать или смотреть California Governor SCRAMBLES as Starbucks SHUTS DOWN 300+ Locations Statewide

Over 150 Starbucks locations across California permanently closed in September 2025—and this wasn't a random business decision. California absorbed 35% of all nationwide closures despite having only 12% of the U.S. population. What's really behind this mass exodus?
This investigation connects the dots between California's $20 minimum wage law (AB 1228), the collapse of the fast-food industry, and the retail crisis now consuming the state. We examine verified data showing 19,000+ fast food jobs lost, price increases of 14.5% (vs. 8.2% nationally), and a wave of closures from Rubio's to Pizza Hut—all following the April 2024 wage mandate.
You'll see the warnings that were ignored, the economic predictions that came true, and Governor Newsom's response as the evidence mounted. From the celebratory bill signing in 2023 to the deafening silence in 2025, this is a timeline of policy failure with real consequences for workers and communities.
We break down:
The September 2025 Starbucks closure wave hitting California hardest
AB 1228's 25% wage increase and immediate industry response
Verified job loss data from Edgeworth Economics and UC Berkeley studies
The automation acceleration and hour reductions workers faced
Why workers ended up making $20/hour for zero hours
This isn't political commentary—it's a documented timeline using government data, economic research, and company announcements. Every claim is sourced. Every number is verified.
If you want to understand what happens when good intentions meet economic reality, this investigation shows you exactly how it unfolded.
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