Unemployment numbers tick up

Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.9 percent in October, up from a revised 5.8 percent in September, according to the latest figures released by the state Employment Development Department.
The 5.9-percent rate was above the rate of 5.3 percent from October 2023.
Meanwhile, the October unemployment rate in Orange County was 4.1 percent, unchanged from September, but above the 3.9-percent rate from October 2023.
Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in October, up from 5.3 percent in September and above the 5.1-percent rate from October 2023.
Nationally, the rate was 4.1 percent in October, the same as September and above the 3.8-percent rate from a year ago.
Total nonfarm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 37,600 between September and October to top 4.6 million. Private education and health services led the way by adding 11,100 jobs.
In Orange County, nonfarm employment rose by 11,400 positions.