San Diego’s jobless rate just hit a high not seen in three years as the region’s labor force surged. The unemployment rate was 5 percent in August up from 4.9 percent in July, state labor officials said Friday.

The unemployment rate for San Diego is out and academics note it’s higher than the 4.2% for the national average, but lower than the California statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Saturn 2 Fire initially started 12:45 p.m. May 20 in San Diego County. It has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service for four months. It is believed to be human caused and due to undetermined (remarks required). At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.

Green Line trolley riders can grab a coffee and doughnut in the morning, visit San Diego’s newest children’s park in the afternoon, try a vegan fast food joint, enjoy a seasonal cocktail and exotic meats for dinner or watch a cult classic at an outdoor,

San Diego County's unemployment rate increased slightly in August, up to 5% from a revised 4.9% in July, and above the year- ago rate of 4.4%,according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.