"Panera Billionaire Complies with California Minimum Wage Law Amid Controversy"

A wealthy campaign donor of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Greg Flynn, announced that his Panera Bread restaurants will start paying workers at least $20 an hour on April 1, following controversy over whether a new state minimum wage law for fast food workers applies to his businesses. Newsom and Flynn denied reports of special treatment, but Newsom's administration concluded that Panera Bread restaurants are likely not exempt from the law. The political implications of the issue could persist, with opponents potentially using the allegations against Newsom.