California's economy is the largest in the United States and fourth-largest in the world with a $4.1 trillion GDP as of 2024.

California public sector continued to expand staffing, but various budgetary pressures will likely end government job growth. Local: Up 58,100 workers in the last five years to 1.9 million vs ...

California has tied with Nevada with the worst unemployment rate in the nation. The question is: is this a quirk or the beginning of a Golden State jobs drought?

"California will remain at or near the bottom in terms of job growth in 2025 and 2026." He warned that uncertainties with President Donald Trump's tariff and deportation policies won't help.

That was 15% slower than 2023’s job creation. Minus the pandemic era’s gyrations, it was the worst year for California employment since the post-Great Recession’s 115,600 decline in 2010.

The last two months are an omen, not a guarantee, of a shrinking California economy. "Since 2020 up through the end of 2024, we've had consistent monthly job growth," said employment lawyer and ...

Federal job figures show California’s population-gaining counties added 335,000 workers in the five years ending in September 2024, or 6% growth. Conversely, jobs fell by a combined 64,900, or 1 ...

Southern California jobs have grown by just 600 since February 2024 compared to adding 36,000 workers in the previous year and 77,200 annual growth since 2010.

Southern California jobs have grown by just 600 since February 2024 compared to adding 36,000 workers in the previous year and 77,200 annual growth since 2010.