Unemployment has increased slightly in the Tri-Counties and statewide.
In Ventura County, the jobless rate went from 4.8% in September to 4.9% in October. Santa Barbara County also had a slight month-to-month uptick, moving from 4.1% to 4.2%.
In San Luis Obispo County, unemployment numbers remained flat, standing at an even 4% for both September and October.
Statewide, the month-to-month jobless rate rose from 5.3% to 5.4%. For the first time in months, the number of jobs statewide also dropped. There were 5500 fewer jobs in October. In September, 12,700 jobs were added statewide.
