Payroll cuts in multiple sectors of the regional economy pushed Riverside County’s unemployment rate up to 5% last month, according to figures released Friday by the California Employment Development Department.

Despite some gains in various sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month, according to figures released Friday by the California Employment Development Department.

Despite growth in some sectors of the regional economy, Riverside County’s unemployment rate was unchanged last month, according to figures released Friday by the California Employment Development Department.

Losses throughout the regional economy pushed Riverside County’s unemployment rate higher at the start of the year, according to figures released Wednesday by the California Employment Development Department.