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Latest News Releases
California’s Unemployment Rate Increased Slightly to 5.6 Percent in September
12/12/2025
Federal Shutdown’s Aftermath Further Delays California Labor Market Data Reporting
12/4/2025
This Veterans Day, EDD Highlights Employment Services for California’s Veterans
11/6/2025
Modernizing the State’s Unemployment Program: Helping EDD Pay Customers Faster and Accurately
10/20/2025