San Diego County's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, adding 1,500 jobs, outpacing California and U.S. rates.
San Diego County's unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in December, in line with the year-ago estimate, and lower than California's and the US's rates. The county added 1,500 jobs, with the largest gains in trade, transportation, and utilities. Los Angeles County saw no change in its 6% unemployment rate but added 11,000 jobs, while Orange County's rate dropped to 3.8%, though it lost 3,300 non-farm jobs. Despite some fluctuations, overall employment showed growth across Southern California.
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