#california

Frito-Lay is closing its Rancho Cucamonga warehouse operations. This action will result in 248 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice on February 10. Operations at the distribution hub will cease in June. PepsiCo plans to shift these operations to a new local distribution center.

https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/frito-lay-closing-rancho-cucamonga/

LPL Financial announced plans to lay off 72 employees. The financial services company is headquartered in San Diego. Most affected workers will remain employed until April 17, with some through May 1. Many eliminated positions are in middle and upper management. The company previously conducted layoffs last summer.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/02/19/lpl-financial-announces-layoffs-at-san-diego-office/

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is considering significant staff reductions. Over 27 full-time equivalent positions are targeted for elimination. These cuts include early reading intervention teachers and custodial staff. The district cites declining enrollment and budget pressures as reasons for the proposed layoffs. Parents and a union are actively protesting these planned reductions.

https://hoodline.com/2026/02/parents-rage-as-santa-monica-schools-weigh-axing-reading-aides-and-janitors/

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen warned of significant budget cuts. His office faces a potential 12% reduction, totaling $19 million. This could lead to 75 to 80 employee layoffs. Misdemeanor prosecutions and youth prevention programs may be abandoned. The county faces a $1 billion deficit, causing an unprecedented fiscal crisis.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12073766/santa-clara-county-da-warns-of-potential-layoffs-and-dire-safety-risks-amid-budget-crisis

Gallo, the largest U.S. wine company, is closing a production facility. The company will also lay off 93 workers at four other California locations. The Ranch Winery in St. Helena will permanently close, affecting 56 employees. Layoffs will occur at Louis M. Martini, Orin Swift, J Vineyards, and Frei Ranch. These changes reflect market dynamics and evolving consumer demand in the wine industry.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/gallo-ranch-winery-layoffs-21360776.php

Isn't this the 3rd new Optum CA president in less than a year??? Or am I getting confused?

The Los Angeles Unified School District Board approved preliminary layoff notices. This action affects approximately 2,600 central office employees and administrators. The district faces an $877 million projected deficit for the upcoming school year. Union leaders and some board members question the necessity of these cuts. No classroom teaching positions are included in the current proposal.

https://www.dailynews.com/2026/02/17/lausd-approves-march-15-layoff-notices-in-a-4-3-vote/

Harbinger, a modular homebuilder, warned of potential job cuts. The company may cut 290 workers. These layoffs would impact Solano County. Solano County is already experiencing significant job losses. The region faces ongoing economic struggles.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/02/16/solano-county-harbinger-warn-notice.html

Legacy Supply Chain Services, Inc. is laying off 117 employees across multiple California locations due to weakened freight demand, with cuts finalized by early April 2026. Affected positions include warehouse workers, drivers, and supervisors, with the largest impact in Brea, San Diego, and Fontana.

California cardrooms face significant disruption from new state gambling rules. New state regulations were proposed by Attorney General Bonta. The industry expects to close blackjack games and lay off 13,000 workers. Local governments anticipate large tax revenue losses. The gaming association plans a lawsuit against the state.

https://www.presstelegram.com/2026/02/15/california-cardrooms-anticipate-thousands-of-layoffs-as-gambling-rules-change/

Johns Manville will lay off 150 employees. These layoffs will occur at its Willows plant in Glenn County. The company issued a WARN notice on February 6. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on April 19. The plant closure is temporary for capital projects.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article314679968.html

If you are in Cali, you must be given your final pay within 72 hours, even with no notice.

The cynical way to work this in your favor: quit summarily no notice via email to your on a Friday afternoon during business hours before manager’s week-long vacation. You will be owed pay until the final paycheck is cut starting after the following Monday. There will also be penalties doubling the amount owed for each delay day beyond Monday.

Buy yourself a pint on you.

Do this only if you have no respect for the company.

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is reducing its employee count. Approximately 130 employees will be laid off. This follows failed late-stage trials for a bone disorder. The FDA also requested more documentation for a gene therapy application. The company aims to cut expenses and focus resources on key drivers.

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/ultragenyx-lays-10-workforce-wake-phase-3-brittle-bone-trial-fails

Netflix recently conducted layoffs within its product team. Dozens of employees were impacted by these job reductions. This represents under one percent of the company's total workforce. These cuts occurred after Elizabeth Stone gained product team oversight. The layoffs happen amidst Netflix's proposed $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/netflix-product-team-hit-with-layoffs/

Wildlight Entertainment laid off an unspecified number of staff. A core group of developers will remain to support the game Highguard. A former employee stated that most of the team was let go. CEO Dusty Welch previously wished Highguard had been received better. The free-to-play sho-ter had a mixed reception at its reveal.

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/wildlight-entertainment-confirms-layoffs-unknown-number-of-employees-affected

Layoffs have occurred at Riot Games, a prominent video game developer. The company is reportedly facing challenges in diversifying its game portfolio beyond its highly successful title, League of Legends. These job cuts are specifically impacting the team working on the upcoming fighting game, 2XKO. The layoffs suggest an internal struggle for the company to expand its creative reach and market presence. This development indicates potential strategic realignments or financial pressures affecting the gaming giant.

https://www.polygon.com/riot-games-2xko-layoffs/

Hundreds of employees were laid off by a tech company located in the Bay Area. Concurrently, the CEO of this unnamed company received a substantial $3.5 million severance payment. The timing of the executive's payout alongside the significant job cuts has drawn attention. This situation involved a technology firm operating within the broader Bay Area region. The specific name of the affected company was not mentioned in the provided headline.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/workday-severance-layoffs-21346064.php

Oakland schools are bracing for upcoming staff layoffs. The educational institution is preparing for a reduction in its workforce across various departments. This means a significant number of employees are expected to be impacted by job cuts. The district is anticipating the need to decrease staff positions to address unmentioned operational needs. This situation signals a challenging period ahead for the employees of the Oakland school system.

https://oaklandside.org/2026/02/10/ousd-budget-cuts-school-sites-attendance/

Almost seven years after three massive earthquakes shook the small desert town of Trona, the community is facing what many residents say feels like an even bigger blow. This time it’s not the ground moving beneath them, but the announcement that 300 jobs are being cut at the town’s largest employer - news that has left many families worried about what comes next.

https://abc7.com/post/desert-community-trona-devastated-mass-layoffs-searles-valley-minerals-soda-ash-plant/18582130/

Any updates from the west coast?

The latest round of layoffs across tech firms in the Bay Area and beyond has reignited talk about a possible “jobs recession” in the tech world. Seeing so many companies cut staff in such a short period of time has shaken confidence, especially for workers who once saw tech as one of the safest and fastest-growing career paths.

https://www.kron4.com/news/technology-ai/latest-round-of-tech-layoffs-reignite-talk-of-jobs-recession-in-industry/

Me and another co-worker got layoff last months.

Anyone know what’s going on in Carlsbad? There’s a WARN notice posted with the state of California for 173 employees in 5781 (ops building) for March. It says temporary layoff, anyone know anything?

Amazon is closing all its Fresh and Go stores nationwide. This decision will result in 516 layoffs in the Sacramento area. Three local stores in Roseville, Citrus Heights, and Elk Grove are affected. The layoffs are effective starting April 28. Amazon plans to pivot its focus toward Whole Foods Market stores.

https://fox40.com/news/local-news/sacramento/amazon-fresh-sacramento-roseville/amp/

I'm trying to understand how Wells implements California's kin care law. I'd thought we'd submit it as sick time. Workday has an option for kin care. When I asked about this because I was going to take a day off to bring my elderly father to a clinic for a one-time medical treatment appointment, my manager told me not to submit it as sick time or kin care but as regular PTO. I did it, but I'm still a little confused and not sure if that's how it is supposed to be done. I could call HR to find out, but I'd like to get a general idea before I make a mistake.

The computer maker HP announced it plans to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs as it works to simplify operations and improve efficiency. The layoffs are part of a wider strategy that includes rolling out AI tools to increase productivity, with the company aiming to wrap up the initiative by the end of fiscal 2028.

Layoffs are anticipated in the Bay Area. Recent economic data appears discouraging. This situation suggests a challenging period. Businesses may soon consider workforce reductions. The overall economic outlook remains uncertain.

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/layoffs-loom-discouraging-economic-data/4021928/

Bay Area, California

https://www.indiatimes.com/worth/news/amid-layoffs-twitter-employees-told-to-work-12-hours-a-day-7-days-a-week-to-meet-musks-deadlines/articleshow/127201884.html

Santa Rosa City Schools unveiled a new fiscal plan. This plan includes laying off approximately 100 employees. The district expects to save $14.2 million annually. These measures aim to prevent a state takeover and rebuild reserves. The cuts follow prior layoffs and six campus closures.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/01/26/santa-rosa-city-schools-fiscal-plan-calls-for-more-than-100-staff-layoffs-as-embattled-district-looks-for-savings/

The Redlands Unified School District board will meet to consider significant staff reductions. Resolutions propose authorizing layoffs for 91 certificated and 44 classified positions. These cuts are attributed to declining enrollment and budget constraints. The board will also review the district's 2024-25 financial audit. Additionally, trustees will discuss a new mobile device policy and the 2027-28 student attendance calendar.

https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-to-consider-layoffs-budget-audit-policy-changes/

Simon wasn't paid rent..filed for eviction before the bankruptcy. Wants them gone. That would only leave Nordstrom in town

Investor-backed Mycrogrid is acquiring Renova Energy. Layoff notices were issued to 20 to 30 employees. The company had furloughed over 300 staff members in 2024. Vincent Battaglia, Renova Energy's CEO, also leads Mycrogrid. Mycrogrid anticipates reopening in April with new positions.

https://kesq.com/news/2026/01/23/exclusive-renova-energy-announces-acquisition-by-investor-mycrogrid/

WARN's are filed. CA shows 1550 in numbers. Layoff on 1/26

• Resonetics plans to close its Menlo Park facility.

This closure will eliminate 61 jobs. The Silicon Valley Business Journal published this information. Further details are currently behind a paywall. Specific roles affected and layoff dates are not publicly available.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/01/23/resonetics-layoffs-menlo-park-memry.html

600 full time jobs & 800 to 900 seasonal jobs will be lost.

The company filed BK recently.

California SB 729 fertility coverage requirements starting in 2026?

The Mission Bell Winery in Madera is preparing to lay workers off, after its distributor contract expired.

The announcement was made to employees on Tuesday. More than 200 people will be out of a job, according to a county official.

Previous employees say the announcement is shocking, adding that Mission Bell plays a significant role in the local economy.

https://kmph.com/news/local/mission-bell-winery-in-madera-to-lay-off-over-200-employees-as-contracts-with-gallo-end

The long-term future of a historic Madera winery is uncertain following the expiration of its boxed wine production contract with Gallo. Mission Bell Winery, founded in 1919 by Krikor Arakelian, has been a key player in the San Joaquin Valley wine industry and once employed about 400 workers while producing roughly 10 million cases of wine annually.

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article314339102.html

Valero Energy Corp. has announced plans to eliminate 237 positions at its Benicia refinery as it prepares to wind down operations at the facility, one of the last fuel-making plants in California. In a letter to state employment regulators and local officials, the company said it expects the closure to be permanent, with layoffs taking place from March 15 through July 1. The impacted employees are not represented by a union and make up most of the refinery’s 348-person workforce.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/valero-to-cut-more-than-200-jobs-as-california-refinery-closes

https://www.costar.com/article/1974163364/san-francisco-employment-growth-has-yet-to-turn-positive-despite-a-drop-in-layoffs