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California’s labor market expanded modestly in the latest numbers, with total nonfarm employment in the state growing by 19,900 positions in August, according to an analysis released jointly by the UCR Center for Economic Forecasting & Development and Beacon Economics

California’s labor market continued to expand in July, with total nonfarm employment in the state growing by 84,800 positions, according to an analysis released jointly with Beacon Economics.

Supply chain struggles have been widely blamed for the inability to meet consumer and business demand throughout the pandemic.

19,900 Jobs Added Total nonfarm employment in California expanded modestly in the latest numbers, growing by 19,900 positions in June, according to an analysis by the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting & Development, released jointly with Beacon Economics. May’s employment estimates were also revised down to 40,800, a 2,100 decrease from the...

Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to grow, and in the context of today’s increasingly uncertain economic environment, stands in stark contrast to growth trends in the nation.

Business activity in the Inland Empire has continued to grow, and in the context of today’s increasingly uncertain economic environment, stands in stark contrast to growth trends in the nation, according to the new Inland Empire Business Activity Index released today by the UCR School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development.

Throughout the pandemic the Inland Empire’s relatively affordable housing market has been a bright spot in the local economy and home price growth has outpaced more expensive neighboring areas.

Throughout the pandemic the Inland Empire’s relatively affordable housing market has been a bright spot in the local economy and home price growth has outpaced more expensive neighboring areas. That affordability, however, has diminished in the face of today’s higher mortgage rates and in the context of elevated demand and extraordinarily high-priced markets across the...

Economic growth and improved air quality are linked. Research from UC Riverside shows investments in cleaner tech and regulations can boost the economy and cut pollution.

Surprisingly, environmental leader California has a smaller ‘green economy’ than the average U.S. state and would need to add many thousands of environmentally friendly jobs to catch up.