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OCBJ Digital Edition April 22, 2019

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While L.A. County boasts a robust array of educational institutions, such as UCLA, a seasonal drop in education-related jobs contributed to a rise in unemployment in July.

OC Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.2%

Orange County’s unadjusted unemployment rate climbed to 3.2% in March from a revised 3.0% in February, and above the year-ago estimate of 3.0%, according to the state Employment Development Department.

By Peter J. Brennan

Meet the OC 500

Meet the 500

Directory of Influence

Practice Perfect

The development team behind Irvine’s new $110 million Great Park Ice facility hope it attracts fresh hockey talent to the Anaheim Ducks, becomes a sought-after training center for U.S. Figure Skating competitors and, with the rest of the Orange County Great Park, enhances an amenity for local residents that boosts the city’s economy.

By Jasmine Spearing-Bowen

FivePoint Amphitheatre Operator Buys SA Venue

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: LYV) bought the Observatory OC music hall in Santa Ana and is close to buying a similar venue in San Diego.

By Matthew Blake

Events

MAY 8

2019 WIB AWARDS

The 2019 WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS Luncheon & Program honors five exceptional business and professional OC women. The Women in Business Special Report, publishing on April 15, 2019, will feature profiles and photos of this year’s nominees plus articles of interest from Women in Business sponsors and advertisers.

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