blog post Why Have US and California Jobs Numbers Diverged? By Sarah Bohn, Jenny Duan, Marisol Cuellar Mejia Mar 28, 2024 Though unemployment statewide remains low by historical standards, California's recent job growth has been notably slower than growth in the nation as whole. A look at the state's major employment sectors helps explain why.
blog post Revised Estimates Show Weaker 2023 Job Trends in California—but There Are Signs of Strength By Marisol Cuellar Mejia, Julien Lafortune, Sarah Bohn Mar 15, 2024 Revised data show that California experienced weaker job growth in 2023 than originally estimated. However, January’s job report shows signs of an improving labor market, especially in sectors such as tech and administrative services that had struggled last year.