California’s East Bay job market faces challenges in the first quarter of 2025. While there has been no overall increase in unemployment, several key industries have reduced jobs over the past year, and an increase in layoff announcements in recent months suggests that trend is set to continue, presenting challenges and opportunities for the region’s commercial real estate.
Layoffs in the East Bay highlight structural employment changes
Diverse economic challenges continue to underlie recent job losses
By Nigel Hughes
CoStar Analytics
April 8, 2025 | 2:41 P.M.
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