Humboldt County jobless rate improves to 4.8% in April

Humboldt County jobless rate improves to 4.8% in April

Humboldt County’s unemployment rate continued to improve, dipping to 4.8% in April. The labor force locally continues to stay above 61,000. The number of unemployed is estimated at 2,900, down from 3,200 in February. “Everything is pretty normal,” said Brett Skinner, a labor market researcher with the state Employment Development Department. Most local industries appear to be faring well. Year over year, the largest percentage loss was an 11.1% …