 Margie Saraleta reporting. When California's minimum wage increase went into effect in April, fast food workers across the state went from making $16 to $20 an hour. It's already having an impact, according to local operators, for major fast food chains who say they're reducing worker hours and raising menu prices as the sudden increase in labor costs leaves them scrambling for solutions. More on these stories at townhall.com. I'm John Scott.