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Unemployment – but jobs – are also up in Fresno

by Danielle Bergstrom March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

🌸 Good morning! Today is Friday, Mar. 15. I don’t know about you but I absolutely plan on getting outside this weekend to enjoy the spring blossoms and wildflowers along the San Joaquin River gorge.

Fresno’s unemployment rate was already climbing before Prima Wawona layoffs became official

Fresno County’s unemployment rate climbed in January to 8.8%, surpassing both the state and national averages – and that’s likely before Prima Wawona layoffs became official. In a region of California where agriculture dominates, the industry has an outsize impact on overall job trends. Experts say that typically translates to […]

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Unemployment – but jobs – are also up in Fresno

by Danielle Bergstrom, Fresnoland
March 15, 2024

					<h1>Unemployment – but jobs – are also up in Fresno</h1>
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<p>🌸 Good morning! Today is Friday, Mar. 15. I don't know about you but I absolutely plan on getting outside this weekend to enjoy the spring blossoms and wildflowers along the San Joaquin River gorge.</p>
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