One out of 16 people in the county's work force was unemployed last month, with a seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate of 5.9 percent, up from 5.5 percent in May. Since there were relatively few layoffs during the month, economists say the unemployment spike may come from new people trying to enter the work force but unable to find jobs.

The state Employment Development Department ...

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