California is adding jobs, but not in the places many expect. As high-paying industries shift and living costs remain high, the question is what this means for California’s economy in 2026. In this episode, we discuss with Jim Doti, president emeritus of Chapman University and founding director of the Anderson Center for Economic Research, the implications this is bringing to where jobs grow and how workers, businesses, and households plan their future in California.

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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.
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