The unemployment rate rose again in February, albeit slightly, and remains below the year-ago estimates, according to the latest number of Employment Development Department. The unemployment rate for February in Stanislaus County was at 7.5 percent, up from a revised rate of 7.4 percent in January, and below the year-ago estimate of 9 percent. Most sectors in Stanislaus County saw job growth for the month, except two which stayed flat and two others that posted job losses for the month.
Unemployment sees slight increase