Employment Development Department
California Unemployment Holds at 5.5% in December as Job Losses Mark First Annual Decline Since 2021
Employers shed 1,700 positions while healthcare and government hiring offsets construction weakness As California heads into 2026, the state’s labor market is showing...
The Defense Giant and the Digital Future: Southern California Manufacturing Faces a Crossroads in 2025
As aerospace anchors struggle and entertainment evolves, the region’s 544,500 factory workers navigate automation, trade wars, and a talent transformation From the sprawling...
Amazon Prepares Its Biggest Workforce Reduction in Years as AI Reshapes Corporate Operations
The e-commerce giant is set to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs, signaling a shift toward automation and leaner management structures Amazon.com is...
Frito-Lay Ends Snack Production in Rancho Cucamonga After 55 Years, Impacting Hundreds of Jobs
A long-standing chapter in California’s manufacturing history quietly came to a close last week as Frito-Lay ceased all production operations at its Rancho...
Back to the Office: Unveiling the Hidden Costs for Employees and Employers
As organizations worldwide pivot from the remote work model adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic back to traditional office settings, both employers and employees...
From Fields to Freight: Kern County’s Warehousing Revolution
Kern County, a cornerstone of California’s Central Valley, traditionally known for its robust oil, gas, and agricultural sectors, is on the brink of...
