California Sees Mixed Job Growth with Regional Disparities

Despite overall gains, tech sectors in major urban centers continue to struggle while other industries show signs of recovery.

California added 22,500 jobs in June, with significant contributions from trade, transportation, and warehousing sectors.
The state's unemployment rate remains high at 5.2%, tied with Nevada for the highest in the nation.
Southern California's film industry shows signs of recovery, adding 3,000 jobs in the motion picture and sound recording sectors.
San Diego County's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in June, influenced by seasonal school closures.
The Bay Area experienced job growth in the East Bay, but tech-dependent regions like South Bay and San Francisco saw job losses.