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Unemployment Soars in Humboldt, Hits 6.1% Amid Job Losses
8/19/2025
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Story summary
- Humboldt County's unemployment rate increased to 6.1% in July, the highest since August 2021, due to job losses in educational services.
- The local workforce fell below 60,000, losing 1,600 jobs, while California's unemployment rate rose to 5.5%.
- San Diego County's unemployment rate reached 5.2%, with a total of 15,500 jobs lost in July, mainly in the government sector.
