(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Yuba City’s August unemployment rate showed a slight improvement from July, according to the latest report from the State Employment Development Department.

Last month’s unemployment rate was 6.4%, down from 6.6% in July, but up significantly from August of last year when it was 5.3%.

Sutter County’s August unemployment rate was 6-1/2% and Yuba County reported 6.3%.

Overall, the California unemployment rates was 5.1% while the national average was 3.9%.