Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…
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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s unemployment rate fell to 6.2% in July, with nonfarm payroll jobs increasing by 80,600.
However, the picture wasn’t so bright here in the valley.
In Fresno, the July unemployment rate rose to 9.6%, with a loss of 2,200 jobs.
Madera, Tulare, Merced, and Kern counties also experienced higher rates.
The U.S. jobless rate was unchanged, at 5.3%.
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