It’s Me
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It’s Me
@michellew_
Mom. Writer. Healthcare Worker. Sports Fanatic. Music lover. F word user. #Ringthebell #FlyEaglesFly #Madeforthis #Templemade












They told you California’s economy is booming but they didn’t tell you the whole story. California just posted a record $4.25 trillion GDP, growing 5% in 2025 and outpacing every other state for 16 straight years. Yet for millions of Californians, that headline is a cruel illusion. Here’s what they’re not saying: - Unemployment sits at 5.5% , among the highest in the nation - The state lost jobs overall in 2025 while the rest of America added hundreds of thousands - The top 10% earn roughly 11 times what the bottom 20% make one of the widest gaps in America - Tech executives and AI investors are thriving, while everyday workers face crushing rents, $6 gas, and stagnant wages. This is the tale of two Californias: one of glittering campuses and record GDP, the other of tent encampments and broken budgets. The numbers look impressive until you live here. Want the full breakdown of where that growth actually went, who it benefited, and why most Californians feel left behind?



























