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With mounting job losses, the housing market collapse and dwindling consumer spending, San Luis Obispo County’s economy has not been spared the pain of one of the worst recessions in decades.
The unions representing Cal Poly’s faculty and staff have received notices that could pave the way for layoffs at the university.
Veterans and others interested in starting or expanding a business turned out Friday for a free, multi-agency entrepreneurship conference at the Veterans Memorial Building in San Luis Obispo.
San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell to 9 percent in September, down from 9.5 percent in August, according to the latest report from the state’s Employment Development Department.