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flag Orange County's unemployment dropped to 4.6% in August, with job gains in health and education offset by government cuts.

flag Orange County's unemployment rate fell to 4.6% in August, down from 4.8% in July, though slightly above last year’s 4.5%. flag Non-farm jobs held steady at 1.69 million, with government jobs dropping by 1,700, mostly in state government. flag Private education and health services led job growth, adding 2,100 positions. flag California added 3,800 jobs statewide, reaching 18 million, up 69,500 from a year earlier. flag Los Angeles County saw its unemployment rate drop to 5.7% from 5.8%, with 21,200 more non-farm jobs, driven by government hiring, especially in education. flag Riverside County’s rate declined to 6.3% from 6.5%, aided by gains in health services, hospitality, and public sector jobs, though some sectors lost ground. flag Regional disparities persist, with areas like Cherry Valley and Coachella reporting unemployment above 12%.

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