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California Job Growth: LA County Unemployment Dips to 5.8%

5/17/2025

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Los Angeles County's unemployment rate decreased to 5.8% in April, up from 5.6% a year ago.
Orange County's rate fell to 3.7%, higher than 3.4% last year.
California's unemployment rate held steady at 5.3%, while the national rate remained at 4.2%.
Los Angeles County gained 16,100 jobs, primarily in government, while Orange County added 5,000 jobs.

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Los Angeles County's unemployment rate decreased to 5.8% in April, up from 5.6% a year ago.
Orange County's rate fell to 3.7%, higher than 3.4% last year.
California's unemployment rate held steady at 5.3%, while the national rate remained at 4.2%.
Los Angeles County gained 16,100 jobs, primarily in government, while Orange County added 5,000 jobs.