Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf addressed investors on the bank's latest earnings call. He emphasized a continued focus on expense discipline. Scharf also discussed potential layoffs within the company. These discussions occurred amid overall growth... — read more 

Marvel was affected by Disney's latest round of company-wide layoffs. Staff reductions impacted both Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios. Approximately 8% of Marvel's workforce was reportedly let go. Cuts reached multiple departments including... — read more 

Snap Inc. announced a reduction of approximately 16% of its employees. This move impacts about 1,000 positions. The company anticipates expenses between $95 million and $130 million. These cuts aim to streamline operations and improve profitability... — read more 

The Walt Disney Co. began a new round of layoffs. These cuts are expected to affect 1,000 jobs across the company. CEO Josh D’Amaro announced these broader layoffs. Divisions like ESPN and the movie studio will be impacted. Product, technology, and... — read more 

San Francisco recorded an increase in total nonfarm employees. The city reached 1.12 million jobs in the latest month. This total is 9,100 jobs higher than a year prior. It represents the largest job gain since 2024. This growth occurred despite... — read more 

Del Monte Food Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2025. The company aimed to sell its assets and improve its financial standing. Most of its operations found buyers, but a food processing plant in Modesto, California, did not. This... — read more 

Qualcomm will lay off 66 employees in San Diego. These layoffs will primarily affect engineering, cybersecurity, and IT roles. Marketing, customer service, and management positions are also included. The cuts impact 11 San Diego facilities, including... — read more 

A report reveals Los Angeles Unified School District contract commitments. Hundreds of millions went to private equity or venture capital-backed companies. This happened while LAUSD projected a deficit and issued layoff notices. Over 86% of new... — read more 

A student protest occurred at UC Berkeley's Haviland Hall. They demanded reversal of layoffs, fair pay, and reduced fieldwork. This action followed a tuition strike over practicum consultant cuts. This semester, six students were dismissed due to... — read more 

Bad Robot Productions announced job cuts in April. The company is relocating its operations from Los Angeles to New York. This move is a contributing factor to the downsizing. The precise number of employees affected by the layoffs remains unknown... — read more 

ProYouth, a nonprofit organization, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The notice announced layoffs for 81 employees. These job cuts will occur at its Visalia, California facility. The layoffs are scheduled to take... — read more 

Sentinel Transportation LLC is a national fuel truck logistics company. It also provides transportation services. The company has warned state employment officials. It will eliminate 126 employees in California. These are permanent layoffs across 25... — read more 

District leaders approved a layoff plan. Nine classified positions will be eliminated. This decision came on March 13. It reversed an earlier failed vote. Financial concerns prompted these staff reductions. ... — read more 

Good Sports Plus Ltd. is laying off 82 employees. The company operates as ARC, an outdoor education and sports program provider. Layoffs will affect multiple offices in Imperial County, California. Brawley and El Centro locations are specifically... — read more 

GoPro announced a significant workforce reduction affecting 23% of its global staff. The action camera maker plans to eliminate 145 jobs from its 631 employees. This restructuring plan was approved by the company's Board of Directors on April 7. The... — read more 

Walt Disney Co. is preparing for job eliminations. These cuts will occur over the next few weeks. The move follows a streamlined management structure. Many layoffs are expected from marketing department consolidation. Disney faces declining revenues... — read more 

Emily Roxworthy, dean of USC's School of Dramatic Arts, agreed to meet with student protesters. Students held a five-hour sit-in regarding University-wide budget cuts and layoffs. These cuts reportedly led to over 500 hours of unpaid overtime for... — read more 

Kluge Interactive, developer of Synth Riders, confirmed major layoffs. These staff reductions occurred in December and January. CEO Arturo Perez stated the team was cut in half. The studio now employs 50 people, down from 100 last year. Synth Riders... — read more 

Sony Pictures Entertainment has begun layoffs across its motion picture, television, and corporate offices. This move is part of a strategic refocus on growth-oriented strategies. The company aims to strengthen differentiated businesses and ROI... — read more 

Oracle will eliminate 654 jobs in the Bay Area. These cuts affect Redwood City, Santa Clara, and Pleasanton. 312 positions are being cut in Redwood City. The company notified affected workers by March 31. Layoffs are scheduled to occur around June... — read more 

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board will discuss potential staff layoffs. This update is a key item at their April 9 meeting. Trustees previously voted to eliminate 51 full-time equivalent positions by July 1. Affected employees received... — read more 

San Francisco city officials began 127 job terminations. Overall, 500 city positions are slated for elimination. Layoffs target current employees; open positions will also be removed. Mayor Lurie described the cuts as both painful and necessary. The... — read more 

Meta plans to lay off around 200 employees. These cuts will impact its San Francisco Bay Area operations. Specifically, 124 roles in Burlingame and 74 in Sunnyvale are affected. The affected teams include sales, recruiting, and Reality Labs. This... — read more 

Monarch Tractor, an agricultural tech startup, faces an uncertain future. The company recently laid off nearly all its remaining staff. Its Livermore, California headquarters has been vacated and equipment auctioned. Monarch Tractor developed the... — read more 

Several Santa Cruz County school districts approved significant layoffs this year. These cuts aim to maintain long-term financial stability. Declining enrollment and reduced state and federal funding caused these measures. Pajaro Valley Unified... — read more 

E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired Four Roses bourbon in a significant industry move. The deal is reportedly valued at up to $775 million. This acquisition follows recent layoffs and facility closures by the Modesto-based company. Gallo aims to diversify... — read more 

Sonos laid off marketing staff as part of an organizational restructuring. Chief Marketing Officer Colleen DeCourcy is leading these changes. The company aims to simplify operations and reduce overlap. This move also seeks to improve execution speed... — read more 

Forever 21's U.S. operating unit is preparing for significant layoffs. Its Los Angeles headquarters will also shut down. Over 350 staff members are expected to lose their jobs starting mid-April. The company is exploring strategic options and cost... — read more 

Several Sacramento firms announced recent job cuts. These layoffs affect 185 workers across various sectors. DASH Industries, a ca--abis firm, is closing and cutting 80 jobs. Sentinel Transportation and John Adams Academy also reduced staff. Regional... — read more 

Oracle implemented job cuts. Dozens of software development roles were eliminated. These reductions took place in the Bay Area. The company cited a mass global restructuring. Specific details beyond this remain unstated. ... — read more 

Pixelberry Studios reportedly reduced its workforce. This marks the second workforce reduction in two years. Some staff members reported this as their third reduction. Series Entertainment owns the studio. The total number of job losses is... — read more 

State holiday in California. Here is to less layoffs this week.

California public schools face significant financial struggles. Districts across the state, including the Bay Area, are struggling to stay afloat. Santa Rosa’s school district may lay off hundreds of teachers. It is also considering closing a quarter... — read more 

Mattel announced layoffs affecting 65 employees at its headquarters. These job cuts are effective May 22. The company is restructuring roles to optimize operations and realign its model. This follows lackluster 2025 economic performance and declining... — read more 

Albertsons is closing several store locations as part of a restructuring. This includes two stores in Tarrant County, Texas, affecting 138 employees. Additional closures are occurring in Washington D.C. and California. Overall, 295 jobs are being... — read more 

Sony has shut down its first-party studio, Dark Outlaw Games. The Los Angeles-based team was founded in 2024 by Jason Blundell. This decision resulted in approximately 50 workforce reductions. The studio was working on an unannounced project in early... — read more 

Layoffs are scheduled to begin soon. They will take place between May 29 and June 12. Senior employees have specific transfer rights. These employees hold union membership. They can transfer to other stores nearby. ... — read more 

Redlands Unified School District issued preliminary layoff notices to 60 employees. This action is part of ongoing budget reductions. The affected staff include teachers, support staff, and administrators. Many positions are student-facing, such as... — read more 

Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is laying off approximately 150 employees. These cuts include teachers, counselors, and all mental health clinicians. The district faces an ailing budget, declining enrollment, and rising costs. The Board... — read more 

Summit Funding is laying off 163 employees. These layoffs are effective May 17. The reason for these terminations is the company's pending sale to CrossCountry Mortgage. Affected staff may receive separate job offers from the purchasing entity... — read more