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County Unemployment Rate Drops in May
Mid-County unemployment ranges from 4.1 percent to 7.9 percent.
State and county jobless rates declined slightly in May, according to a report released on June 15 by state employment officials.
The state's unemployment rate in May was 10.8 percent according to the California Employment Development Department, down slightly from April's 10.9 percent rate.
Santa Cruz County's unemployment rate was at 10.4 percent in May, down from 11.4 in April, and 12.4 in May 2011.
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Mid-county numbers run the gamut from 4.1 percent in Aptos to 5.9 percent in Capitola to 7.9 percent in Soquel. Meanwhile, Watsonville has the highest number of unemployed individuals at 21.9 percent.
County unemployment should continue to fall with and the Golden State Warriors D-League team set to employ an additional amount in the fall.
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Unemployment figures in other Santa Cruz County cities are:
City Unemployment Rate Aptos 4.1 percent Ben Lomond 4.3 percent Boulder Creek 12 percent Capitola 5.9 percent Santa Cruz 8.7 percent Scotts Valley 5 percent Soquel 7.9 percent Watsonville 21.9 percentGet more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
