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What this means for your job search: Expect a slightly less volatile job market in California, as the pace and scale of new layoffs are decreasing compared to last year. This trend suggests a modest reduction in competition from recently displaced candidates, so maintain your focused application and networking efforts. Announced layoffs in California are running 8% below 2025’s pace. Workers in those layoffs fell by 11%.