Southern California adds jobs in key sectors but sees declines in manufacturing and retail.
Despite reaching a record 8.1 million workers in November, Southern California's job market showed mixed results over the past year, with only nine out of 15 industries adding staff. Job losses were seen in manufacturing, personal services, construction, and restaurants, while healthcare, social assistance, and government sectors saw significant gains. Compared to pre-pandemic years, manufacturing and retail faced job decreases, likely due to high mortgage rates and cautious consumer spending.
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