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California lost 30,000 jobs in last three months and July’s drop was biggest in over a year

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Times Bay AreaPublished August 21, 2026Updated August 21, 2026English

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California’s recent job market data shows a significant decline, with the state losing 30,000 positions over the last three months.

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