New numbers show that unemployment is up slightly in the Tri-Counties, as well as statewide.
The jobless rate for Ventura County went from 5% in July, to 5.2% in August. Santa Barbara’s unemployment moved up a tenth of a percent, from 4.5% to 4.6%. And, San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate went from 4.2% in July to 4.4% in August.
After three straight months at 5.2%, the statewide unemployment number went to 5.3% in August.
