Skydance is implementing a voluntary buyout program for some employees as part of its integration process. This initiative aims to provide eligible staff with an option to leave the company on their own terms. Concurrently, the company is enforcing a... — read more 

GEN Restaurant Group is selling 47 of its U.S. Korean barbecue restaurants to Chubby Group. This deal will allow GEN to focus on its packaged food business for at-home preparation. The transaction will occur in four phases over 12 months. Chubby... — read more 

Safeway will close its Richmond, California bakery manufacturing facility by year-end. This closure will result in the loss of 92 positions. The decision stems from parent company Albertsons' review of its business and cost structure. Albertsons is... — read more 

Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco believes that layoffs are a choice, not a necessity for most companies. She emphasizes that building resilience and momentum requires a dedicated team. Torani has a 101-year history of never implementing mass layoffs, even... — read more 

eBay and Netflix are implementing substantial layoffs impacting over 450 workers in the Bay Area. eBay is cutting 229 positions at its San Jose headquarters, with these reductions taking effect immediately. Netflix is reducing its workforce by... — read more 

Electronic Arts has announced significant layoffs, impacting the Maxis studio. The Sims Project Rene development has been paused. The company is shifting focus to "Project Evergreen," a rumored new Sims project. The exact number of affected Maxis... — read more 

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, has commenced layoffs across several departments. These cuts follow a recent period of significant board upheaval and executive departures. The affected teams include communications, social... — read more 

Meta has halted its planned second round of layoffs due to AI's failure to meet performance expectations. Initial plans to replace human workers with AI agents have been suspended as the technology has not advanced as rapidly as anticipated... — read more 

Electronic Arts has implemented another round of layoffs, affecting developers at the Full Circle studio. These cuts are part of broader organizational changes within EA. The live-service skating game, Skate, was briefly mentioned in the company's... — read more 

Kaiser Permanente is implementing permanent layoffs affecting 161 workers across California. These workforce reductions are scheduled to take effect in November and December. The affected positions include various radiologic technologists, leading to... — read more 

EBay is implementing another round of job cuts, impacting approximately 1,000 employees. This decision aims to streamline operations and concentrate resources on key strategic priorities. The company stated it will continue hiring in areas aligned... — read more 

Electronic Arts is shutting down the BioWare development studio. The company will also lay off approximately 400 employees. This represents about 3% of its total workforce. The layoffs include around 50 positions at BioWare. BioWare is known for its... — read more 

Netflix has recently reduced its workforce by approximately 1,000 employees, representing about 6% of its staff. This decision comes as the company navigates a rapidly evolving media landscape. Co-CEO Greg Peters stated that these cuts are necessary... — read more 

Hollister residents are demanding the removal of their city manager following recent layoffs. Thirty-seven employees from the police and public works departments were let go to address a significant budget deficit. Community members expressed... — read more 

The film industry is currently experiencing significant layoffs and restructuring. This trend reflects a broader economic shift impacting entertainment companies. Many organizations are reevaluating their operational strategies. These changes are... — read more 

Nearly 60 employees in Netflix's gaming division have reportedly lost their jobs. This follows a broader workforce reduction impacting approximately 6% of the company's staff. The streaming service has not officially disclosed the exact number of... — read more 

Torani CEO Melanie Dulbecco believes layoffs are a choice, not a necessity, for companies. She has led the syrup brand for 35 years, growing it from $700,000 in annual revenue to over $800 million. During the pandemic, the company faced financial... — read more 

Agilent Technologies will acquire Proscia for $240 million in cash. An additional $30 million may be paid based on future performance. Proscia provides digital pathology software and AI tools. This acquisition will enhance Agilent's position in the... — read more 

California's wine sector is experiencing significant distress, with several prominent wineries announcing closures and filing for bankruptcy. Passage Wine, after nearly two decades, is ceasing operations due to a substantial drop in tasting room... — read more 

A new fundraiser has been created to assist journalists who recently lost their jobs. The layoffs impacted newspapers in Fresno, Stockton, and Modesto. The fund aims to help these individuals cover essential living costs. Organizers are seeking... — read more 

Hollister City employees, including ten from the police department, have been recalled to their positions temporarily following earlier layoffs. This decision comes amidst significant public backlash and calls for the removal of City Manager Ana... — read more 

Ticketmaster has implemented significant global workforce reductions, impacting approximately 350 employees across 25 countries. The layoffs primarily targeted engineering, product, and design departments, alongside a decrease in contractor roles... — read more 

The Hollister Police Officers Association claims all civilian staff face layoffs, which they state will disrupt essential police services. They argue that police officers cannot maintain operations without civilian support. However, the City of... — read more 

Fox Television Stations has initiated a significant round of layoffs impacting various departments. The company cited ongoing economic challenges and a need to streamline operations as reasons for the cuts. This move is expected to affect a... — read more 

Sacramento City Unified School District is struggling with a significant budget deficit, potentially leading to state receivership. The district has already implemented substantial cuts and is under county oversight, with a fiscal advisor holding the... — read more 

Netflix is reportedly preparing for substantial layoffs across the company. Sources indicate that these cuts are expected to be significant in scale. The exact timing of the reductions remains uncertain, with some anticipating them to begin... — read more 

Credit scoring giant FICO is implementing a substantial layoff, cutting 15% of its workforce. This restructuring involves reducing management layers and streamlining operations. The company is also integrating AI into its product development... — read more 

Amazon has confirmed a small number of job cuts within its Stores unit, which manages the company's primary e-commerce website. These layoffs follow a larger reduction of 30,000 employees that began last year. The affected roles are primarily... — read more 

Semiconductor firm Blaize Holdings has implemented significant staff reductions. The company cut approximately one-quarter of its employees. This strategic move aims to refocus efforts on areas where Blaize generates the most value. The CEO... — read more 

Software company Atlassian is reducing its workforce by approximately 1,600 employees, which represents 10% of its global staff. This significant layoff is part of a strategic shift to prioritize artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. The... — read more 

Hundreds of employees across the Tri-Valley region have been laid off since July, with significant reductions occurring at major companies. Workday, Chevron, and Kaiser are among the employers implementing these workforce adjustments. These layoffs... — read more 

Benchmark Mortgage is reducing its workforce by 82 employees. This significant layoff includes the company's Chief Information Officer and other high-ranking executives. The company is closing its wholesale and correspondent lending operations. These... — read more 

Key Energy Services is reducing its workforce by 53 employees in Bakersfield. This action is part of a broader withdrawal from California due to declining business. The company previously conducted layoffs in Kern County in prior years. These cuts... — read more 

Unconfirmed reports suggest Oracle is expanding a voluntary separation program for U.S. employees. This program could offer eligible staff six weeks of severance pay. The move follows significant workforce reductions in the past fiscal year. These... — read more 

Staff at Hospice East Bay are protesting significant layoffs and cuts to benefits. The union is staging a seven-day strike to protect the quality of care and their working conditions. These layoffs have led to the discontinuation of programs like... — read more 

Anchorage Digital has reportedly laid off 17% of its staff, impacting approximately 68 positions. This decision follows a prolonged downturn in the cryptocurrency market. The digital asset bank has not officially commented on the workforce reduction... — read more 

Davis Joint Unified school district leaders are preparing for significant budget cuts totaling approximately $4 million. These reductions are primarily driven by declining student enrollment and subsequent funding decreases. The majority of these... — read more 

City of Hope will eliminate 73 positions as part of an organizational standardization effort. These layoffs primarily affect business support, management, and operations roles. The cuts are scheduled to take effect on November 24. This decision aims... — read more 

Walt Disney Company is set to restructure its television operations. This significant change is expected to result in hundreds of job cuts. The company is undertaking this initiative to streamline its media and entertainment divisions. Further... — read more 

Despite overall job growth, white-collar industries like finance and professional services are experiencing significant job cuts. These layoffs are occurring as economic data presents a mixed picture, with some sectors expanding while others... — read more