"Los Angeles evokes images of year-round sunshine and celebrity, for many, a dream city of wealth and possibility. Yet, in reality, half of L.A. residents living in poverty are employed. 723,000 Angeleno workers earn less than $15.25 an hour. This report assesses the benefits and consequences of raising Los Angeles' minimum wage to $15.25 per hour. The result will be an economic stimulus of $5.9 billion and more cash in the pockets for families to survive. Paying fair wages will be adjustment for some, but the result will be a bigger, sustainable and more inclusive economy for Los Angeles."--Page 1.