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California's Latino community produced over $1 trillion in economic activity last year, growing twice as fast as the rest of the state and propelling California past Japan to become the world's fourth largest economy. Their secret? More people working, higher workforce participation, and booming entrepreneurship.
Riverside County wrapped up the year with a stronger job market as unemployment dropped to 5.2% in December, continuing a steady improvement trend. The region added more jobs than it lost across multiple sectors, offering fresh hope as 2026 begins.
San Diego County added 700 jobs in December as unemployment fell to 4.4%, bringing holiday cheer to workers across the region. The county's job market continues to outperform California's statewide rate, signaling economic resilience.
A university built to serve California's overlooked Central Valley now pumps over $1 billion into the regional economy each year while supporting nearly 8,000 jobs. UC Merced proves that investing in underserved communities creates powerful economic engines that lift entire regions.