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The San Diego County unemployment rate was 4.9% in June, up from 4% in May, and above last year's 4.4%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.
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Major League Soccer’s 30th team kicks off its first season Sunday with a match on the road against defending league champion LA Galaxy. -
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