By Ava ThompsonOctober 28, 2026 Business Here are a few more engaging headline options (source removed): – California Falls Behind: Manufacturing Growth Lags the Rest of the U.S. – Why Manufacturing Is Growing More Slowly in California Than Nationwide – Manufacturing Momentum Slows in Californi Manufacturing growth in California lags behind the broader U.S., as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Challenges include high costs and regulatory hurdles, slowing expansion compared to other states.