#california

https://www.crn.com/news/software/2026/cisco-to-lay-off-471-workers-in-california-software-engineers-hit-hardest

https://gamedev.net/news/keywords-has-laid-off-128-employees-in-san-francisco-r4134/

iHeartMedia conducted a national round of layoffs on June 26. This included the last local radio personalities at Riverside's 99.1 KGGI. Evelyn Erives, Garrison King, and Nick Nack were among those cut. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring plan. The company aims for $50 million in annualized savings.

Riverside, California

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/06/26/99-1-kggi-cuts-the-last-of-local-radio-personalities-in-latest-layoffs/

The Vallejo City Council voted to eliminate 44 vacant city jobs. At least 10 current city workers will also face layoffs by 2027. These actions aim to save the city at least $6.4 million. The city faces a $31.8 million deficit and flatlined general fund revenue. Mayor Andrea Sorce cast the lone dissenting vote on the budget plan.

Vallejo, California

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/06/26/vallejos-lean-and-mean-budget-to-eliminate-44-vacant-jobs-with-layoffs-planned-in-2027/

Cisco Systems will lay off 471 employees across its Bay Area offices. These job cuts affect locations in San Jose, Milpitas, and San Francisco. The layoffs are scheduled to become effective on July 13. New Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings submitted to California revealed these reductions. Cisco has not publicly stated the specific reasons for these workforce changes.

San Jose, California

https://me.peoplemattersglobal.com/news/strategic-hr/cisco-to-lay-off-471-employees-across-bay-area-offices-effective-july-13-50532

California introduced a new tool on Thursday. It serves as an early warning system for AI-driven job loss. The "California AI-Unemployment Tracker" links AI exposure to unemployment claims. This system monitors for labor market disruption in real time. Currently, no widespread AI-driven layoffs are indicated statewide.

https://www.ocregister.com/2026/06/25/california-state-government-launches-ai-job-loss-tracker-as-layoff-fears-grow/

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/06/25/walmart-layoffs-san-bruno.html

Berkeley officials passed a new two-year financial blueprint. It aims to resolve a budget gap of $30 million. This involves cutting services and laying off staff members. Nine fire department positions, however, were preserved. A November ballot measure for a sales tax increase is crucial.

Berkeley, California

https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/06/24/berkeley-budget-sales-tax-firefighters

Elastic, a data-search company, plans to lay off approximately 281 workers. This decision aims to reduce operational complexity. Executives cite AI automation as a key factor. The company still expects net headcount growth. This growth is projected for the current fiscal year.

San Francisco, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/06/24/elastic-layoffs-ai-search.html

Los Angeles County released a report on the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The report estimates 2,495 local positions could be affected. This figure identifies roles exposed to consolidation, not a layoff forecast. The combined company would carry significant debt and seek billions in savings. LA County is developing a workforce action plan for these workers.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.smdp.com/la-county-report-flags-nearly-2-500-local-jobs-at-risk-in-paramount-skydance-warner-bros-discovery-merger/

Vine Hospitality, a Bay Area restaurant group, is closing all its eateries. This sudden shutdown affects seven locations across the region. Brands like LB Steak and Left Bank Brasserie are ceasing operations. The closures result in 365 employees losing their jobs. Rising food costs and failed financing contributed to the company's collapse.

San Jose, California

https://nypost.com/2026/06/23/us-news/bay-area-vine-closing-all-locations-including-two-lb-steak-restaurants/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral

University of California IT workers successfully unionized. They formed what is now the largest tech union in the United States. The bargaining unit expanded by 2,100, reaching 8,400 employees statewide. This move aims to bolster professional security and establish a voice in decision-making. The union seeks better pay, layoff protections, and bargaining rights over AI deployment.

https://www.techpolicy.press/we-just-formed-the-largest-tech-union-in-america-heres-how-we-did-it

The California Faculty Association contests the California State University system's use of artificial intelligence. The union aims to protect faculty jobs from being replaced by generative AI tools. They are backing legislation that would prevent CSU from replacing faculty with AI. This bill is advancing through the Legislature and has garnered no opposition. The union also filed an unfair labor practice charge over CSU's AI purchasing.

https://calmatters.org/education/higher-education/2026/06/artificial-intelligence-cal-state-disputes/

Just heard there is a hiring freeze for California. No new job offers will go out to employees for “roughly 3 weeks” which is July 16th…

Walmart is implementing workforce changes within its organization. This action affects 306 employees located in Sunnyvale. These employees will either be laid off or relocated. The changes specifically impact the Global Tech, Product and Design organization. Job cuts are scheduled to go into effect on August 21.

Sunnyvale, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/06/23/walmart-layoffs-sunnyvale-june-2026.html

Lucid Group plans to reduce its workforce by 18%. This reduction includes full-time employees, contractors, and hourly production workers. The company aims to streamline its structure and optimize operating expenses. Lucid also eliminated a production shift and the Chief Operating Officer position. These changes are expected to result in $158 million in annualized cost savings.

Newark, California

https://www.kron4.com/news/technology-ai/lucid-layoffs-bay-area-ev-maker-cuts-18-of-workforce/

Ubisoft filed a California WARN notice. This notice confirmed 93 roles were impacted. The layoffs occurred at its San Francisco location. Such reductions can disrupt production schedules and team continuity. This event reflects ongoing volatility in game development jobs.

San Francisco, California

https://gamedev.net/news/ubisoft-eliminates-93-roles-in-san-francisco-r4047/

PlayerUnknown Productions announced staff layoffs. The company could not obtain sufficient funding. Brendan Greene cited the tough industry climate for the reductions. The team will continue developing its new game, MELBA. Their first game, Prologue, is now available for free.

https://www.kitguru.net/!https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/playerunknown-productions-hit-with-layoffs/

SmartAsset, a financial technology company, released a new report. The report identified America's newest boomtowns nationwide. SmartAsset assessed over 400 cities based on economic output, housing, and labor force growth. Four California cities were ranked among these rapidly growing areas. Menifee, Rancho Cordova, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale made the list.

https://www.aol.com/articles/four-california-cities-among-americas-180001216.html

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order last month. This order directs state agencies to study AI's impact on work. California aims to prepare its workforce for potential disruption. Data collection and employment trend monitoring are underway. The ultimate effects of AI on jobs remain unknown.

San Diego, California

https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/19/california-ai-workforce-displacement-newsom-order-employment-data-worker-safeguards

California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network
FCC considers AT&T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service.

California state regulators say AT&T lied to the Federal Communications Commission in an attempt to shut off its old copper phone network without providing an adequate replacement.

“AT&T asserts that California seeks to prohibit or hinder wireline carriers from discontinuing copper facilities and investing in fiber,” said a June 15 filing by the state of California and the California Public Utilities Commission. “Indeed, AT&T has been making this argument for years. It is not and has never been true.”

As we reported last month, AT&T sued California over the state’s refusal to let it stop providing phone service to all potential customers in its wireline network territory. AT&T also petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to declare that California cannot enforce its rules and to let AT&T stop providing service to about 199,000 phone customers.

Although California officials say AT&T is allowed to upgrade copper lines to better technology, such as fiber, AT&T has repeatedly claimed state rules force it to maintain the copper lines. For example, AT&T told the FCC in a petition that “in California, the aging, fragile, and expensive copper lines are still there, frozen in time by California regulations enacted by prior generations for the benefit of prior generations.” AT&T told the FCC in another filing that “California requires AT&T to continue offering POTS [Plain Old Telephone Service] throughout its territory.”

California told the FCC that, in reality, the CPUC declined to adopt rules that would prevent phone companies from replacing copper lines with fiber. In a 2008 decision, it decided that such rules would “discourage and delay fiber systems from being built in California, contrary to clear state legislative direction to bring affordable and widespread high quality communications services to all Californians.”

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/california-says-att-lied-to-fcc-in-attempt-to-shut-off-old-phone-network/

Entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs. Most layoffs are expected in its marketing division. These job cuts were initiated before March. They will impact less than one percent of the company's total workforce. A newly appointed chief marketing officer is consolidating operations to reduce costs.

https://www.ibtimes.co.in/disney-plans-1000-job-cuts-most-layoffs-likely-marketing-division-report-900791

Kabam is consolidating its Los Angeles office. This action has resulted in an unknown number of layoffs. A company spokesperson confirmed the office consolidation. They declined to comment on the specific job cuts. Kabam cited strategic priorities and streamlining operations for the change.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/kabam-making-layoffs-after-choosing-to-consolidate-la-office

Electronic Arts has begun informing staff of layoffs. Industry analyst Destin Legarie reported the initial round may be small. More job cuts are anticipated across multiple divisions. This follows EA's recent $55 billion acquisition by an investor consortium. The company aims for a leaner, more efficient structure.

https://gamingbolt.com/ea-has-started-informing-staff-of-layoffs-will-affect-multiple-divisions-rumor

Just had the new AVP for IHX on a call today and the hypocrisy was next-level.
He opened strong — energetic, excited, leaning hard into “we trust you to run your business” and “enabling leaders.” Sounded great. Then we got to slides 2 through 16: a long list of non-negotiables that basically scripted our entire day. So much for trust and autonomy.
The one that’s hardest to swallow: every associate director now has to be at their hub by 7:00 AM. No exceptions.
What are we supposed to do about our kids? School drop-offs, morning routines, actual family life? He literally preached work-life balance during the call, but anyone with basic math knows if you’re at the hub by 7, you’re not getting home until after 5 (and that’s assuming you leave right at 5 with zero wrap-up).
Who’s waking up at 4:30–5:00 AM every single day just to sit around until things actually start at 8:30? This isn’t enabling leaders. It’s the opposite.
This is yet another signal that T doesn’t actually care about employee wellbeing or retention. They talk a good game about trust and balance, then roll out blanket policies that ignore real life.
Anyone else in IHX getting this same message? How are people supposed to make this work long-term without burning out or just leaving?

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will permanently close its Ventura distribution center. This closure is scheduled for July 10. The decision impacts 85 employees. The company cited declining soda demand as the reason. This facility had operated in Ventura since 1912.

Ventura, California

https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/california-coca-cola-plant-to-close-as-soda-demand-goes-flat/ss-AA247dJg

Credit Karma is laying off 117 employees. These job cuts are tied to its Oakland, California office. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring by parent company Intuit. Intuit plans to cut 3,000 global jobs, focusing on AI and leaner operations. These reductions occur despite Credit Karma's recent revenue growth.

Oakland, California

https://www.thestreet.com/employment/credit-karma-lays-off-hundreds-despite-631m-revenue-jump

California Academy of Sciences employees rallied at San Francisco City Hall. They called for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to audit the Academy's finances. This action followed recent layoffs affecting at least 38 union members. Management stated staff reductions were necessary to reduce expenses and eliminate deficits. Workers had previously proposed executive pay cuts, which the Academy refused.

San Francisco, California

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/06/12/sf-california-academy-sciences-workers-rally-layoffs/

The Oakland City Council approved mid-cycle amendments to its $4 billion budget. The revised plan includes no layoffs for city employees. Key investments target affordable housing, homeless services, and public safety. The budget also focuses on reducing long-term pension obligations. Some council members expressed concerns about public safety funding and 911 response times.

https://abc7news.com/post/oakland-city-council-approves-mid-cycle-amendments-4-billion-budget-layoffs-measure-failure/19292791/

Software company ServiceNow announced layoffs affecting 63 workers in its San Diego office. This action contradicts CEO Bill McDermott's earlier pledge to maintain a steady headcount. Dozens more employees across California were also impacted. Many affected roles are senior positions in sales and consulting. The company reported strong revenue and profit in the first quarter. Investors, however, expressed dissatisfaction with AI growth projections.

San Diego, California

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/12/servicenows-ceo-said-no-layoffs-then-fired-63-employees-in-san-diego/

California Academy of Sciences employees rallied at San Francisco City Hall. They called for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to audit the Academy’s finances. This follows several rounds of layoffs over the last six years. The most recent layoffs in April affected at least 38 union members. Former Executive Director Scott Sampson stated these actions were necessary to reduce expenses and eliminate deficits. Union president Teddy Vollman noted their proposal for executive pay cuts was refused.

San Francisco, California

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/06/12/sf-california-academy-sciences-workers-rally-layoffs/

Genentech initiated another round of layoffs affecting its workforce. Three Vice Presidents were among the casualties in this latest reduction. This action is part of a restructuring within the Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) group. The company is shutting down its physiological chemistry and infectious disease units. Genentech stated these adjustments ensure investments align with core therapeutic areas and portfolio priorities.

South San Francisco, California

https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/genentech-executes-another-round-layoffs-3-vps-axed

Intuit announced significant layoffs affecting 3,000 employees. This represents 17% of the company's global workforce. The company attributes these cuts to an AI pivot and restructuring efforts. Offices in Reno, Nevada, and Woodland Hills, California, will close. Intuit also signed multi-year AI agreements with Anthropic and OpenAI.

Mountain View, California

https://unitewithpriti.co.uk/news/intuit-layoffs-2026-why-3000-employees-are-paying-the-price-for-an-ai-pivot/

First Student Inc. is laying off 170 employees in Fresno County. This follows the end of its transportation contract with Fresno Unified School District. Zūm Services Inc. will now provide special education transportation for the district. Current First Student drivers in good standing are guaranteed positions with Zūm. The permanent layoffs are effective July 1, though First Student retains other local contracts.

Fresno, California

https://amp.fresnobee.com/news/local/article315969574.html

Just heard that Verizon is reducing vacation accrual caps to 125% from 150%? Is this legal in California?

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article316013509.html

Salesforce conducted a new round of employee layoffs. The cuts impacted teams for Agentforce AI, Mulesoft, and Marketing Cloud. A California regulatory notice confirmed 86 job eliminations. These latest reductions follow previous layoffs in January. Salesforce's stock has declined significantly this year amid AI concerns.

California

https://www.businessinsider.com/salesforce-cuts-jobs-agentforce-2026-6

Over 100 tech companies cut more than 115,000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026. This trend is fueling a new wave of one-person startups. Qu Xiaoyin, founder of HeyBoss.AI, helps individuals build businesses using AI "executives". AI tools now handle tasks like coding, marketing, and customer support. This significantly lowers the cost and team size needed to launch a company.

Redwood City, California

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/ai-linked-layoffs-us-spark-new-wave-one-person-start-ups

Centria Autism will lay off 48 corporate employees. These layoffs affect staff in Fresno County. The changes are effective starting July 31. The company provides ABA therapy services. Its Fresno office will remain operational.

Fresno, California

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/business/article316042888.html

Bay Area tech companies continue to announce significant layoffs. Oracle, Meta, and LinkedIn are among those reducing their workforces. Despite these job cuts, recession fears remain low in the region. The current pace of layoffs is slower compared to 2022. Many laid-off tech workers quickly secure new employment opportunities.

https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/06/08/why-bay-area-tech-layoffs-arent-raising-recession-fears-yet/