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Calif. Employment Development Dept. California's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2% in June
July 19, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, July 19 -- The California Employment Development Department issued the following news:

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California's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2% in June

This month marks the lowest unemployment rate since May of 2024

Important Note: The employment data for the month of June 2026 comes from the survey week that included June 17. The release date for July 2026 data is scheduled for release on August 21.

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