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How California’s economy hopes to keep its dynamism | Los Angeles Times - newspaper - Magzter
Oct 25, 2026 | 15:27 pm
How California’s economy hopes to keep its dynamism | Los Angeles Times - newspaper Magzter
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Why are there so many bonds on the California ballot? Here's what $44 billion would buy - CalMatters
Oct 24, 2026 | 13:00 pm
Why are there so many bonds on the California ballot? Here's what $44 billion would buy CalMatters
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California billionaires cry over possibility of paying their share - Daily Kos
Oct 23, 2026 | 15:00 pm
California billionaires cry over possibility of paying their share Daily Kos
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Should California save more when the economy is booming? - CalMatters
Oct 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Should California save more when the economy is booming? CalMatters
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CSUF: California economy pumped up by AI, but weak hiring persists - Orange County Register
Oct 22, 2026 | 23:52 pm
CSUF: California economy pumped up by AI, but weak hiring persists Orange County Register
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CSUF: California economy pumped up by AI, but weak hiring persists
Oct 22, 2026 | 16:51 pm
The labor market has been moribund, stuck in what might be called the Great Stasis: a low-hire, low-fire equilibrium in which few are hired, fewer are fired, and almost no one quits,” according to the ...
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As companies leave California, is the state’s $4.25-trillion economy really in trouble? - Los Angeles Times
Oct 22, 2026 | 10:00 am
As companies leave California, is the state’s $4.25-trillion economy really in trouble? Los Angeles Times
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California Economy — Ranks 4th in the World at $4.5 Trillion - The Korea Daily
Oct 22, 2026 | 04:09 am
California Economy — Ranks 4th in the World at $4.5 Trillion The Korea Daily
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As companies move out of state, is California's $4.25 trillion economy really in trouble?
Oct 22, 2026 | 03:00 am
California continues to see companies large and small move to Texas and other states, citing taxes, high costs and regulations. Is the business environment really as bad as it seems?
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Zuckerberg considered leaving CA over wealth tax, Meta says - Politico
Oct 21, 2026 | 22:02 pm
Zuckerberg considered leaving CA over wealth tax, Meta says Politico
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California tried to jumpstart film economy, but production falling
Oct 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm
California's $750 million bet on Hollywood has not reversed the overall decline in production, according to data released Wednesday by FilmLA. Instead, production levels fell 3.7% in the third quarter ...
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NEW: California revenues come in $2.9 billion above forecast as state’s innovation economy continues to grow - California State Portal | CA.gov
Oct 20, 2026 | 16:04 pm
NEW: California revenues come in $2.9 billion above forecast as state’s innovation economy continues to grow California State Portal | CA.gov
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Governor Newsom spotlights California’s steel comeback: first new mill in 50 years brings jobs, investment, and cleaner industry - California State Portal | CA.gov
Oct 19, 2026 | 21:59 pm
Governor Newsom spotlights California’s steel comeback: first new mill in 50 years brings jobs, investment, and cleaner industry California State Portal | CA.gov
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Yes, California, you’re the world’s fourth-largest economy - Orange County Register
Oct 15, 2026 | 07:00 am
Yes, California, you’re the world’s fourth-largest economy Orange County Register
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Yes, California, you’re the world’s fourth-largest economy
Oct 15, 2026 | 06:25 am
My trusty spreadsheet corroborated that the state’s ranking as the “world’s fourth-largest economy” narrowly holds after reviewing two sets of recently released stats tracking gross domestic product, ...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom paints optimistic picture of California’s economy - Los Angeles Daily News
Oct 14, 2026 | 07:00 am
Gov. Gavin Newsom paints optimistic picture of California’s economy Los Angeles Daily News
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California’s economy beats nation but trails history - Orange County Register
Oct 9, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s economy beats nation but trails history Orange County Register
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California Latino voters express growing concerns over economy, Trump administration ahead of midterms - CBS News
Oct 7, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Latino voters express growing concerns over economy, Trump administration ahead of midterms CBS News
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Governor Gavin Newsom Announces That California Has Reached a New Milestone as the First U.S. State to Surpass $4.5 Trillion In Economic Output and Remains the World’s Fourth Largest Economy - Sierra Sun Times
Oct 6, 2026 | 12:04 pm
Governor Gavin Newsom Announces That California Has Reached a New Milestone as the First U.S. State to Surpass $4.5 Trillion In Economic Output and Remains the World’s Fourth Largest Economy Sierra Sun Times
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Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy - Los Angeles Times
Oct 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy Los Angeles Times
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Latinos Revealed as California’s Economic Edge - Cal Lutheran News
Oct 5, 2026 | 19:45 pm
Latinos Revealed as California’s Economic Edge Cal Lutheran News
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California’s economy continues to dominate — topping $4.5 T in economic output, and remains the world’s fourth largest economy - EIN Presswire
Oct 5, 2026 | 16:11 pm
California’s economy continues to dominate — topping $4.5 T in economic output, and remains the world’s fourth largest economy EIN Presswire
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California Economy Surpasses $4.5 Trillion, Remains World’s Fourth-Largest - edhat
Oct 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Economy Surpasses $4.5 Trillion, Remains World’s Fourth-Largest edhat
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California’s economy continues to dominate — topping $4.5 T in economic output, and remains the world’s fourth largest economy - California State Portal | CA.gov
Oct 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s economy continues to dominate — topping $4.5 T in economic output, and remains the world’s fourth largest economy California State Portal | CA.gov
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Want a better future for California? Invest in Latinos - UCLA
Oct 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
Want a better future for California? Invest in Latinos UCLA
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California economy faces threats in Hollywood, tech and agriculture - The Business Journal
Oct 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
California economy faces threats in Hollywood, tech and agriculture The Business Journal
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California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math - Orange County Register
Oct 3, 2026 | 07:00 am
California ranks third-best state economy in 2026, by this math Orange County Register
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Why soaring gas prices could cost some Californians their jobs - Orange County Register
Oct 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
Why soaring gas prices could cost some Californians their jobs Orange County Register
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California Economy to Outpace U.S. on AI, Aerospace and Defense, UCLA Forecast Says - IndexBox
Oct 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Economy to Outpace U.S. on AI, Aerospace and Defense, UCLA Forecast Says IndexBox
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Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens California’s economy, film industry - Daily Bruin
Oct 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
Paramount-Warner Bros. merger threatens California’s economy, film industry Daily Bruin
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California’s economic growth expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains - Los Angeles Times
Oct 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s economic growth expected to continue, but slowly and with few jobs gains Los Angeles Times
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Opinion | California's hallmark economic sectors are confronting threats to their survival - CalMatters
Sep 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
Opinion | California's hallmark economic sectors are confronting threats to their survival CalMatters
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UCLA forecast: Strong growth masks California's 31-month streak above 5% unemployment - The Business Journals
Sep 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
UCLA forecast: Strong growth masks California's 31-month streak above 5% unemployment The Business Journals
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California’s Economy Outpaces Rest of USA Despite High Unemployment Rates - MyNewsLA.com
Sep 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s Economy Outpaces Rest of USA Despite High Unemployment Rates MyNewsLA.com
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Van Nuys Airport Releases Economic Impact Study Showcasing Significant Growth in Southern California Economy - Van Nuys News Press
Sep 26, 2026 | 18:04 pm
Van Nuys Airport Releases Economic Impact Study Showcasing Significant Growth in Southern California Economy Van Nuys News Press
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California Cuts Climate Emissions As Economy Keeps Growing - SCVNews.com
Sep 23, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Cuts Climate Emissions As Economy Keeps Growing SCVNews.com
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New ‘Committed to California’ Initiative Highlights Tribal Gaming’s $26.5 Billion Economic Impact
Sep 22, 2026 | 21:08 pm
California’s tribal governments have become major contributors to the state’s economy, generating billions of dollars in economic activity and supporting more than 150,000 jobs. While many ...
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Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces California cut climate pollution again as economy keeps growing - California State Portal | CA.gov
Sep 21, 2026 | 07:00 am
Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Governor Newsom announces California cut climate pollution again as economy keeps growing California State Portal | CA.gov
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Bay Area and California both gain thousands of jobs in August, new report shows - The Mercury News
Sep 18, 2026 | 07:00 am
Bay Area and California both gain thousands of jobs in August, new report shows The Mercury News
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California’s Economy Has an AI Angle in Everything - Bloomberg.com
Sep 18, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s Economy Has an AI Angle in Everything Bloomberg.com
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Will 7% mortgages crash the economy? - Orange County Register
Sep 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
Will 7% mortgages crash the economy? Orange County Register
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Paramount’s relocation to result in $10 billion to $20 billion economic loss in California: Report - Washington Examiner
Sep 11, 2026 | 07:00 am
Paramount’s relocation to result in $10 billion to $20 billion economic loss in California: Report Washington Examiner
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California, Home to World’s 4th Largest Economy, Launches a “Made in California” Label - Alliance for American Manufacturing
Sep 10, 2026 | 07:00 am
California, Home to World’s 4th Largest Economy, Launches a “Made in California” Label Alliance for American Manufacturing
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Happy Labor Day! California is the #1 state for workers, #1 economy in the nation - California State Portal | CA.gov
Sep 7, 2026 | 07:00 am
Happy Labor Day! California is the #1 state for workers, #1 economy in the nation California State Portal | CA.gov
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U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops - Yahoo Finance
Sep 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops Yahoo Finance
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U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops - Los Angeles Times
Sep 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
U.S. hits diesel fuel milestone as prices slam California economy from trucks to crops Los Angeles Times
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How California’s economy is outpacing the nation in 2026 - Orange County Register
Aug 31, 2026 | 07:00 am
How California’s economy is outpacing the nation in 2026 Orange County Register
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BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products - California State Portal | CA.gov
Aug 28, 2026 | 07:00 am
BUY CALIFORNIAN: Governor Newsom launches new campaign to help consumers identify California-made products California State Portal | CA.gov
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Time for Fox News to update their talking points: California’s economy is dominating - California State Portal | CA.gov
Aug 27, 2026 | 07:00 am
Time for Fox News to update their talking points: California’s economy is dominating California State Portal | CA.gov
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ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages - California State Portal | CA.gov
Aug 25, 2026 | 07:00 am
ICYMI: The nation’s economic engine, California, continues to lead in job creation and raising wages California State Portal | CA.gov
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FACTS NOT ON FOX NEWS: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined - California State Portal | CA.gov
Aug 24, 2026 | 07:00 am
FACTS NOT ON FOX NEWS: California attracts more startup investment than 49 states combined California State Portal | CA.gov
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California's Economy Runs on Latino Labor. Its Paychecks Still Don't Reflect That - Latin Times
Aug 22, 2026 | 07:00 am
California's Economy Runs on Latino Labor. Its Paychecks Still Don't Reflect That Latin Times
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Opinion: Newsom wants to bring California’s economy to New Hampshire. We can’t afford it. - Concord Monitor
Aug 21, 2026 | 07:00 am
Opinion: Newsom wants to bring California’s economy to New Hampshire. We can’t afford it. Concord Monitor
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Billionaire and Congressman Clash Over California’s Economy: ‘You Make It. We Take It.’ - Bloomberg.com
Aug 20, 2026 | 07:00 am
Billionaire and Congressman Clash Over California’s Economy: ‘You Make It. We Take It.’ Bloomberg.com
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California’s lucky economy has 2nd fastest GDP growth to start 2026
Aug 9, 2026 | 07:13 am
Perhaps California got “lucky” again. The state’s economy started 2026 as the nation’s No. 2 performer – its highest ranking among U.S. states for business growth in just over a dozen years. That bit ...
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California’s lucky economy has 2nd fastest GDP growth to start 2026 - Orange County Register
Aug 9, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s lucky economy has 2nd fastest GDP growth to start 2026 Orange County Register
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Steve Hilton warns California economy will 'absolutely collapse' under 'insane' billionaire tax - Fox Business
Aug 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
Steve Hilton warns California economy will 'absolutely collapse' under 'insane' billionaire tax Fox Business
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California economy outpaced Texas, Florida in first quarter - Escalon Times
Aug 4, 2026 | 07:00 am
California economy outpaced Texas, Florida in first quarter Escalon Times
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UCLA Anderson Forecast’s Greater Focus on California Agriculture - UCLA Anderson School of Management
Jul 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
UCLA Anderson Forecast’s Greater Focus on California Agriculture UCLA Anderson School of Management
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California dead last for economic opportunity, among worst for fiscal stability: report - Yahoo
Jul 28, 2026 | 07:00 am
California dead last for economic opportunity, among worst for fiscal stability: report Yahoo
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California’s economy isn’t just bigger than Texas and Florida — it’s growing faster, too - EIN Presswire
Jul 24, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s economy isn’t just bigger than Texas and Florida — it’s growing faster, too EIN Presswire
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California’s economy isn’t just bigger than Texas and Florida — it’s growing faster, too - California State Portal | CA.gov
Jul 24, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s economy isn’t just bigger than Texas and Florida — it’s growing faster, too California State Portal | CA.gov
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California’s Economy Keeps Defying Its Critics. The Real Crisis Isn’t Business—It’s Housing. - Davis Vanguard
Jul 23, 2026 | 07:00 am
California’s Economy Keeps Defying Its Critics. The Real Crisis Isn’t Business—It’s Housing. Davis Vanguard
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California remains world’s No. 4 economy – barely - Orange County Register
Jul 18, 2026 | 07:00 am
California remains world’s No. 4 economy – barely Orange County Register
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California Economy Up 3.7%, Just Below Washington State +4.5% - California Globe
Jul 17, 2026 | 19:03 pm
California Economy Up 3.7%, Just Below Washington State +4.5% California Globe
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California economic growth No. 2 in US, best ranking since 2013
Jul 16, 2026 | 09:57 am
The state’s economy started 2026 as the nation’s No. 2 performer – its highest ranking among U.S. states for business growth in just over a dozen years. That bit of Golden State economic sparkle was ...
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California economic growth No. 2 in US, best ranking since 2013 - Orange County Register
Jul 16, 2026 | 07:00 am
California economic growth No. 2 in US, best ranking since 2013 Orange County Register
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Could California be its own country? See how strong the state economy really is - Sacramento Bee
Jul 9, 2026 | 07:00 am
Could California be its own country? See how strong the state economy really is Sacramento Bee
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New Report on California’s Main Street Economy Released - NFIB
Jul 8, 2026 | 07:00 am
New Report on California’s Main Street Economy Released NFIB
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Have California consumers found peace with this economy? - Orange County Register
Jul 7, 2026 | 07:00 am
Have California consumers found peace with this economy? Orange County Register
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Just how strong is the California economy? Take a look for yourself (Video) - Sacramento Bee
Jul 7, 2026 | 07:00 am
Just how strong is the California economy? Take a look for yourself (Video) Sacramento Bee
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El Niño could hit California economy with flood, supply shocks - The Desert Sun
Jun 13, 2026 | 07:00 am
El Niño could hit California economy with flood, supply shocks The Desert Sun
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Opinion | California has a top-ranked economy. It's also one of the nation's most unequal - CalMatters
Jun 12, 2026 | 07:00 am
Opinion | California has a top-ranked economy. It's also one of the nation's most unequal CalMatters
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California's economy runs on labor Trump wants to deport - Sacramento News & Review
Jun 10, 2026 | 07:00 am
California's economy runs on labor Trump wants to deport Sacramento News & Review
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How California’s economy survives: Its workers are No. 3 for productivity - Orange County Register
Jun 10, 2026 | 07:00 am
How California’s economy survives: Its workers are No. 3 for productivity Orange County Register
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