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California just surpassed its 2029 goal for career training programs three years early, creating nearly 700,000 earn-and-learn opportunities since 2019. Governor Newsom announced $44.4 million to train 49,000 more apprentices statewide.
Small business owners across California are creating jobs at record speed, supporting 573,000 positions and generating $173 billion in economic activity. New technology is making entrepreneurship accessible to anyone with an idea, no matter where they live or what they know.
California just rolled out expanded film tax credits while federal lawmakers push a bipartisan bill to revive America's struggling entertainment industry. After years of losing productions to other states and countries, Hollywood insiders say these incentives could finally turn things around.
California is pouring $2.5 billion into over 150 transportation projects that will create more than 150,000 jobs and transform how people move across the state. The investment includes everything from Olympic-ready mobility hubs to safer crosswalks in hazardous neighborhoods.
California created more jobs than any other state over the past year, adding 131,534 positions even as national growth stalled. The state's economy continues powering America's future with gains in clean energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.
The Orange County Fair isn't just cotton candy and carnival rides. A new economic study reveals the beloved summer tradition pumps $331 million into the local economy and sustains nearly 6,000 jobs.
California added nearly 29,000 jobs in March, driven by a healthcare hiring surge that pushed unemployment down to 5.3%. The gains show the state's economy finding strength despite high-profile tech layoffs.
California's job market is bouncing back with nearly 29,000 new jobs added in March, dropping unemployment to its lowest rate in almost a year. Healthcare and education are leading the charge, showing the Golden State's economy remains resilient despite tech sector headlines.
Israeli-founded companies added over 22,000 jobs to California's economy last year, paying workers nearly double the state average. The companies generated $8.9 billion in business activity across tech hubs and beyond.
California's ambitious high-speed rail project has hit a major milestone with 463 miles cleared for construction and over 16,000 jobs created. Despite federal funding cuts, the state's first-of-its-kind rail system continues moving forward.
California's Jobs First program invested nearly $1.6 billion in 2025, creating more than 61,000 new jobs and training 142,000 workers across all 13 economic regions. The groundbreaking initiative lets local communities design their own economic growth strategies instead of following a one-size-fits-all approach.
A new economic study reveals that a proposed city in Solano County, California could create over half a million jobs and generate $16 billion in annual tax revenue. The project combines America's largest manufacturing park, biggest shipyard, and first walkable city built in a century.