From the State
Governor Newsom’s statewide Jobs First investments created more than 61,000 jobs, trained more than 142,000 workers in 2025
Governor Newsom continued his California Jobs First tour in Orange County, highlighting the nearly $1.6 billion in investments from 2025 that went to train more than 142,000 workers and help create more than 61,000 new jobs across California’s 13 economic regions.
Governor Newsom’s statewide Jobs First investments created more than 61,000 jobs, trained more than 142,000 workers in 2025
Governor Newsom continued his California Jobs First tour in Orange County, highlighting the nearly $1.6 billion in investments from 2025 that went to train more than 142,000 workers and help create more than 61,000 new jobs across California’s 13 economic regions.
Governor Newsom announces nearly $100M to accelerate California’s manufacturing industry and drive job creation
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $99.9 million in California Competes Tax Credits (CalCompetes) to nine innovative companies across the state…
California awards $80 million to drive economic growth and spur job creation across the state
SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $80 million in funding to support eleven projects across California. Projects are aligned with the state’s strategic sectors and located in seven economic regions and eighteen counties.
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As part of California Jobs First, the state is awarding $15 million through the Regional Investment Initiative to support California Native American tribal partners in creating jobs and developing high-paying and fulfilling careers.SACRAMENTO —...
In the Headlines
Biotechnology Expands in Southern California
LA Times | Apr. 19, 2026
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Southern California has had a flurry of activity—from investments by major companies to acquisitions and an IPO—over the past 12 months that solidify its role as a growing life science hub.
NDN Pathways Initiative Aims to Advance Native American Workforce Development
LA Times | Apr. 13, 2026
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The Native Development Network (NDN) has released the first results of its Community Needs Assessment in Los Angeles and the surrounding region, a key part of the “Pathways 2 Prosperity” (P2P) Initiative.
Hypersonic aircraft company moves headquarters from Atlanta to El Segundo
LA Times | Apr. 7, 2026
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Aerospace startup Hermeus is moving its headquarters to El Segundo from Atlanta as it aims to build autonomous hypersonic aircraft for the military, the latest sign of revival in the region’s aerospace and defense sectors.
UCLA launches SoCal Quantum Alliance to accelerate quantum innovation and workforce development
UCLA Newsroom | Feb. 12, 2026
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California took another step toward its quantum future today as UCLA announced the creation of the SoCal Quantum Alliance (SQA), a new coalition uniting the region’s leading universities, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and technology companies to accelerate innovation, workforce development and economic growth in quantum science.
Success Stories
La Colmena celebrates its grand opening
What began as a grassroots vision has since blossomed into a symbol of community-driven development in Santa Ana…
Yreka’s Carnegie Library Rehabilitation
In April 2024, the Siskiyou Economic Development Council held a historic groundbreaking event…
Certification of Regional Plans as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
As of April 2025, all 13 Jobs First regional plans have been formally…