2.4M Californians Have Applied for Unemployment in a Month

California, with the GDP larger than most countries in the world, has been one of the leaders in flatten the coronavirus case and death curve, but it is seeing marked increases in unemployment.

More than 2.4 million have filed for unemployment in the state since March 12, an increase of 1.4 million since March 25 alone, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, CNBC reported.

California launched a job-search website OnwardCA.org to address its jobless workforce and Gov. Newsom is urging his state to be proactive in applying for new jobs....