California’s unemployment rate for March 2025 was recorded to be 5.3 percent as reported by the Employment Development Department (EDD). The rate was marginally lesser than the observed 5.4 percent in February. However, it was higher than the unemployment rate of 5.1 percent in March of the previous year. In Solano County, the unemployment rate outperformed the state’s average, standing at 5.1 percent. The labor force of Solano was reported to be 219,400 in March, with 11,100 unemployed. Throughout January and February, Solano County noted an improvement in its unemployment rates, coming down to 5.2 and 5.4 percent, respectively. Despite this, California’s nonfarm payroll jobs decreased by 11,600 positions in March, marking the fifth month of unemployment decrease in the state. On the other hand, the jobless situation in the Bay Area continues to be severe, as the nine-county region lost thousands of jobs in March. All three months of 2025 have witnessed jobs losses in both the Bay Area and California.

If one needs information about unemployement or need to check their claim status, getting in touch with the EDD can become their top priority. However, contacting the EDD can sometimes get a bit tricky, but there are several ways and tools to simplify this process. The official EDD website is a comprehensive resource with information about claims, benefits, and contact details. Other avenues include the telephone, mail, or even seeking assistance through third-party websites such as eddcaller.com, which can provide further insights on contacting EDD and other handy resources related to unemployment benefits. The trick is to always keep your information ready while contacting EDd, and please take note of the peak hours to avoid any delay.