Report: Construction Leads Annual Job Growth In RegionAugust 19, 2016 | Steve Milne | Ben BradfordState data released today show total jobs in the Sacramento region increased by 17,700, or nearly two percent from July 2015 to July 2016. The state Employment Development Department says construction led year-over growth. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
June Unemployment Up In Sacramento, StateJuly 22, 2016 | Steve MilneNew data show both the Sacramento and California unemployment rates edged up in June.
Sacramento Unemployment Rate At Nine Year LowJune 17, 2016 | Steve Milne | Ben BradfordThe jobless rate in the Sacramento region was 4.7 percent in May, according to officials. The last time it was close to that would've been in May of 2007 when it was 4.8 percent. The jobless rate in California also ticked down to 5.2 percent. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Report: Sacramento Area Unemployment At 9 Year LowMay 20, 2016 | Steve MilneState numbers show the Sacramento area unemployment rate of 5.1 percent in April was a nine-year low. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Jobless Rate Improves In March To 5.8 PercentApril 13, 2016(AP) — Officials say Nevada's unemployment rate is continuing to steadily improve, with the figure dropping to 5.8 percent.
Nevada Jobless Rate Below 6 Percent For First Time Since `08March 24, 2016(AP) - Nevada's unemployment rate has dropped below 6 percent for the first time in eight years.
Restaurants, Bars Lead February Job GainsMarch 18, 2016 | Steve MilneNew data show the Sacramento area unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in February, down a tenth of a percent from January and a one percent drop from a year ago. The state Employment Development Department says leisure and hospitality led job gains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Jobless Rate Keeps Dropping: 6.2 Percent In JanuaryMarch 9, 2016(AP) — State officials say Nevada's unemployment rate is continuing to drop — down to 6.2 percent in January.
Region Loses 5,400 Retail Jobs In JanuaryMarch 4, 2016 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento area unemployment rate in January was 5.5 percent, unchanged from December and down from 6.7 percent a year ago. State data show the seasonal reduction in retail led month-over-month declines. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Job Fair Targets People Already WorkingFebruary 8, 2016 | Steve MilneAbout a dozen companies, including Verizon Wireless and Enterprise Rent-a-Car, will take part in a management specific career fair in Sacramento Tuesday. Organizers say they expect most of the job seekers attending will already be employed. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
