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VR game developer Survios has reportedly laid off much of its staff. Employee LinkedIn posts indicate the studio's operations may effectively halt. One designer stated Survios would be "essentially shuttered." The company recently expanded beyond VR to PC and consoles. Survios has not yet publicly commented on the situation.
https://www.uploadvr.com/survios-reportedly-sees-critical-layoffs/
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released delayed audit findings. These findings identified significant weaknesses in its financial internal controls. LAHSA subsequently issued layoff notices to certain employees. Los Angeles County is redirecting funding for greater accountability. Supervisor Horvath stated structural change was necessary due to a lack of transparency.
Los Angeles, California
https://www.smdp.com/supervisor-horvath-seiu-local-721-respond-to-lahsa-layoff-notices/
More than half of classified layoff notices were rescinded. Contra Costa Community College District officials made this decision. They aim to stabilize the budget and limit employee impact. Specifically, 69 of the 120 initial notices have been withdrawn. However, many employees still face ongoing job uncertainty.
Contra Costa County, California
https://lmcexperience.com/news/2026/04/30/layoffs-partially-reversed/
FreshRealm, a large-scale fresh food production company, has filed for bankruptcy. This action will result in significant job losses. The company partners with Blue Apron. More than 200 employees are affected by these layoffs. The job cuts will occur at its Tracy production plant.
Tracy, California
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/video/more-than-200-layoffs-loom-at-tracy-fresh-food-production-plant/
Sacramento city leaders plan to cut jobs to address a significant budget deficit. The city faces a $66.2 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year. City Manager Maraskeshia Smith released a proposed $1.7 billion budget. This plan includes cutting 46 filled positions and eliminating nearly 100 vacant jobs. These measures aim to achieve long-term financial stability for the city.
Sacramento, California
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-could-faces-layoffs-leaders-work-to-close-662-million-budget-deficit/103-92dd972b-5c9a-45e0-a680-5548f6051208
Quixote Studios is closing its Atlanta production services business. It is also winding down its Los Angeles soundstage operations. These changes will result in approximately 70 layoffs. The company faces heavy operating losses and a production slump. Hudson Pacific Properties, its owner, acquired Quixote in 2022.
Los Angeles, California
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/quixote-studios-production-slump-layoffs-1236732572/
Grocery Outlet announced plans to close 36 underperforming stores by year-end. Nine of these closures will occur in California. The company reported a $225 million net loss for fiscal year 2025. Overexpansion and a lack of "wow" deals contributed to its struggles. Grocery Outlet aims to improve performance by focusing on store clusters.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/why-grocery-outlet-is-closing-some-stores-in-california/ar-AA1ZHNsy?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&bundles=feat-es2020-c
Epic Games reported layoffs impacting California workers. State filings detail these cuts, including remote employees in San Francisco. Marin County saw 16 layoffs, and San Francisco had 28 remote worker cuts. The company also affected 28 employees in San Diego County and 61 in Los Angeles. These reductions stem from declining "Fortnite" engagement and broader industry pressures.
San Francisco, California
The San Francisco-based Academy of Sciences is cutting 53 positions. These reductions affect approximately 9.3% of its workforce. The institution faces a $7.3 million shortfall for 2025. Increased expenses, reduced tourism, and lower donations caused the strain. Program adjustments, like ending new planetarium shows, are also planned.
San Francisco, California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/california-academy-sciences-layoffs-22224372.php
Drivers filling up at Chevron stations across the region are being met with a bold and unmistakable message: “Sacramento policies did this. Now you pay more.”
The large signs, recently installed at multiple locations, feature an eye-catching image of a car wrapped in fuel hoses – a visual meant to symbolize the burden of rising gas prices. Beneath the headline, smaller text claims that California politicians are prioritizing foreign oil over local jobs and lower costs, placing the blame for high fuel prices squarely on state leadership.
The signage campaign appears designed to spark conversation – and controversy – among motorists already feeling the pinch at the pump. With California consistently posting the highest gas prices in the nation, the message taps into a growing frustration among drivers.
Adding to the push, each sign includes a QR code directing viewers to additional information. Chevron branding is visible, indicating the campaign is backed by the oil giant, though it stops short of directly advocating for specific legislation.
The rollout comes amid ongoing discussions in Sacramento over energy policy,
environmental regulations, and the state’s transition away from fossil fuels. Critics of current policies argue that regulations and refinery constraints contribute to higher prices, while supporters maintain those measures are necessary for long-term environmental and public health goals.
For now, the signs are doing exactly what they’re intended to do – getting people’s attention. Whether they shift opinions or policy is another question entirely, but at the pump, they’re hard to ignore
https://www.claycord.com/2026/04/21/chevron-signs-in-contra-costa-blame-california-politicians-for-high-gas-prices/
Educators and support staff in California schools face job uncertainty. Over 2,400 preliminary layoff notices were issued for teaching positions. More than 3,300 notices went to classified staff. These notices apply to positions, not specific individuals. Districts must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.
California
https://edsource.org/2026/schools-across-california-face-uncertainty-as-layoffs-loom/756688
Block laid off 984 California employees in its recent job cuts. This represents about one-fourth of its total global workforce reduction. The company attributed these layoffs to its adoption of artificial intelligence tools. Block initially faced noncompliance issues with state WARN Act filings. The company is now largely compliant with the California EDD.
Oakland, California
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/california-takes-big-hit-in-blocks-massive-layoffs/article_3bb72b47-4305-49de-bb80-9dae9f52c7c3.html
One star for the paycheck, one star for the high-speed office Wi-Fi I used to research my move to California.
If you enjoy the creative challenge of building a sandcastle while the tide is coming in—and the tide is actually your Executive leadership with a shovel—this is the place for you.
I spent nearly 30 months here as a contractor, and it was a masterclass in Dynamic Indecision. My weekly workflow was incredibly efficient: I would spend Monday through Thursday writing code, and Friday morning hitting Ctrl+Z because leadership had a "new vision" that was diametrically opposed to the vision they had during Tuesday’s stand-up.
The goalposts here don’t just move; they’ve been mounted on a Tesla and are currently speeding toward a different zip code. I eventually realized that intense pressure is just the sound the company makes while it’s spinning its wheels in the mud. Once I accepted that I was essentially a highly-paid digital eraser, the stress vanished.
I left this company with the same number of production-ready features I started with: zero. My legacy is a series of deleted branches and a lot of wasted electricity.
Since nobody knew what we were building, I had plenty of time to get handsy with AI tools. Thanks for funding my self-taught Master’s degree in Prompt Engineering!
I successfully used my 30 months of experience (read: paid study hall) to land a job on the West Coast.
If you actually want to build something that exists in the physical world, look elsewhere. My sincere hope is that the leadership can actually define the word "AI" before they accidentally spend another two years paying someone to delete their own work.
Pick a direction. Any direction. Even if it’s off a cliff, at least you'll be moving.
Chevron Signs In Contra Costa Blame California Politicians For High Gas Prices
April 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Drivers filling up at Chevron stations across the region are being met with a bold and unmistakable message: “Sacramento policies did this. Now you pay more.”
The large signs, recently installed at multiple locations, feature an eye-catching image of a car wrapped in fuel hoses – a visual meant to symbolize the burden of rising gas prices. Beneath the headline, smaller text claims that California politicians are prioritizing foreign oil over local jobs and lower costs, placing the blame for high fuel prices squarely on state leadership.
The signage campaign appears designed to spark conversation – and controversy – among motorists already feeling the pinch at the pump. With California consistently posting the highest gas prices in the nation, the message taps into a growing frustration among drivers.
Adding to the push, each sign includes a QR code directing viewers to additional information. Chevron branding is visible, indicating the campaign is backed by the oil giant, though it stops short of directly advocating for specific legislation.
The rollout comes amid ongoing discussions in Sacramento over energy policy,
environmental regulations, and the state’s transition away from fossil fuels. Critics of current policies argue that regulations and refinery constraints contribute to higher prices, while supporters maintain those measures are necessary for long-term environmental and public health goals.
For now, the signs are doing exactly what they’re intended to do – getting people’s attention. Whether they shift opinions or policy is another question entirely, but at the pump, they’re hard to ignore
https://www.claycord.com/2026/04/21/chevron-signs-in-contra-costa-blame-california-politicians-for-high-gas-prices/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARWzZlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeY6fgnW3mI-5zxBIrdEnZcPp2-4MfRUi_bgb4nsvQTGnNs9ElO7ak_AINAjA_aem_jV2hxPnlueVBIYH6lh83EQ
Manteca police and firefighters avoided scheduled layoffs. Both associations agreed to significant compensation concessions. Police officers will now contribute 18% of their gross pay to PERS. Firefighters increased their PERS contributions and left three positions vacant. These agreements help the city address a $4.2 million budget shortfall.
https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/no-police-firefighter-layoffs/
Snap Inc. cut 247 employees. This represents a 16% reduction in staff. Employees in Santa Monica were affected. Notifications went out on April 15. The company aims to reduce its cost base by over $500 million.
Santa Monica
https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2026/04/22/snap-layoffs-santa-monica.html
One hundred forty-seven jobs will be eliminated at a San Leandro school. The Primary School is a private institution. It plans to shut down its operations. The school was established by Zuckerberg and Chan. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative pledged $50 million for local communities.
San Leandro, CA
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/04/22/closure-of-chan-zuckerberg-backed-school-to-result-in-147-layoffs/
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced nearly 300 layoffs. This decision stems from Los Angeles County funding cuts. LAHSA employees sent an open letter to county leaders. They urged officials to prevent job losses and restore funding. Employees believe layoffs will worsen the homelessness crisis.
Los Angeles, California
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/los-angeles-homeless-services-authority-layoffs-employees-open-letter/
To make matters worst, California admits their high speed rail to nowhere has always been a vapor con to raise taxes.
You all should quit your Oracle job before they get around and fire you. Then you can hop on a Greyhound bus to Chicago, Detroit or Canada. It's time to bag California!
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass unveiled a $14.85 billion city budget for the coming fiscal year. The proposed 2026-27 plan avoids staff layoffs and eliminates vacant positions. It relies on stronger-than-expected tax revenues to stabilize city finances. The budget prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core city services. This approach contrasts with last year's spending plan, which faced potential staff cuts.
https://www.dailynews.com/2026/04/20/bass-unveils-a-14-85-billion-la-budget-that-avoids-layoffs-as-revenues-stabilize/
LAHSA will issue layoff notices to 284 employees. Their final day of work is scheduled for June 30. This action is part of a restructuring plan. The agency cites impending county funding cuts and a shift in its role. LAHSA will now focus on governance, data management, and federal funding.
Los Angeles, California
https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/04/20/lahsa-announces-plans-to-layoff-nearly-300-employees-amid-shift-in-funding-2/
eBay is closing its San Francisco office. Operations at 300 Mission Street will end by September 30, 2026. The company aims to streamline operations. eBay cut 800 global jobs earlier this year. Some San Francisco employees will relocate to the San Jose headquarters.
San Francisco, California
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/e-commerce-giant-shuts-down-office-as-layoffs-rise/ar-AA21c6pL?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1
When can I start applying for Unemployment Benefits from California?
If WARN ends on 6/1/2026, can I start applying for it now? Or do I need to wait till get the lump sum payment after 6/1?
Trumer Brewery initiated layoffs for its Berkeley operation. The company is preparing to close its facility there. Thirty-three workers will be permanently affected by May 29. The Gambrinus Company owns the Berkeley property. Firestone Walker Brewing Co. acquired Trumer's U.S. operations in March.
Berkeley, California
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/trumer-brewery-starts-layoffs-as-berkeley-closure-nears/ar-AA214AFZ
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/h-1b-visa-fraud-two-indian-origin-men-plead-guilty-in-california-hired-people-for-non-existent-posts/amp_articleshow/130370083.cms
The City of San Diego faces a $120 million budget deficit. This shortfall is projected for fiscal year 2027. Mayor Todd Gloria's draft budget includes hundreds of employee layoffs. Cuts will affect library hours, recreation centers, and arts grants. Public safety and road repairs remain top priorities despite reductions.
San Diego, California
https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/mayor-gloria-budget-san-diego/
Sentinel Transportation is laying off 126 employees. The cuts affect 25 locations across California. Layoffs will begin on May 31. A company restructuring caused these job reductions. Affected roles include drivers, managers, and a mechanic.
Modesto, California
https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315451974.html
UC Berkeley's athletic department eliminated about 20 positions. These cuts impacted marketing, communications, and creative services. The department is reorganizing due to widespread college sports changes. Affected staff can apply for new roles in "Strawberry Creek Studios." This restructuring aims for revenue growth and authentic storytelling.
Berkeley, California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/cal-athletics-lays-20-employees-amid-22204022.php
CalPortland Cement plans to lay off 53 employees. These job cuts affect its Mountain Gate plant near Redding. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 15. A decline in Northern California cement demand is driving this decision. The company stated these workforce reductions are temporary.
Redding, California
https://www.redding.com/story/money/business/2026/04/13/calportland-cement-plant-north-of-redding-to-lay-off-workers/89590932007/
Berkeley is facing a significant budget deficit. The city's shortfall is estimated at $30 million. Officials are considering various measures to address this. These measures include potential layoffs for city staff. Service reductions are also being weighed to close the gap.
Berkeley, California
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/berkeley-layoffs-service-cuts-budget-deficit/4069901/
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 film, comics, and finance. Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 employees across the broader company.
Burbank, California
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2602916/marvel-hit-by-layoffs-as-disney-cuts-continue-across-company
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 corporate functions also face reductions.
Burbank, California
https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2026/04/14/the-walt-disney-co-begins-laying-off-1000-employees/
When I tried to fill in the form online, there's a question:
Have you received, or do you expect to receive, any of the following payments since your last day of work?
There's an item:
Severance pay: Pay you received from your employer when you were fired or laid off.
And you if you click and select it, you need to provide the Total Amount of $, and From-date and End-date.
What should I input here? If I will get a package amounts to 8 weeks of pay, should I input from 04/10 to 06/05? Does it mean I cannot get any money until after 06/05?
A friend told me just don't select it and start getting the money now. Is it leagl?
If my separation date is April 10th, can I start applying for it now? Or do I need to wait till get the lump sum payment? (in the doc, it says it'll be coming within 3 weeks after separation date).
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 ongoing tech sector layoffs.
San Francisco, California
https://www.costar.com/article/329147361/san-francisco-office-using-employment-increased-year-over-year-despite-tech-layoffs
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 facility permanently closed its doors on April 7. The closure resulted in the layoff of 765 employees.
Modesto, California
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/140-year-old-del-monte-lays-off-765-amid-bankruptcy/ar-AA20B5Wq?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds
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 the company headquarters. Layoffs are scheduled to begin at the end of next month.
San Diego, California
https://101kgb.iheart.com/featured/kogo-local-news/content/2026-04-10-qualcomm-announces-layoffs-in-san-diego/
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 digital instruction contracts were with these private firms. The spending raises concerns about public education funds diverting to private investors.
Los Angeles, California
https://pestakeholder.org/news/as-layoffs-loom-86-of-lausd-digital-instruction-contracts-committed-to-private-equity-venture-capital-backed-companies/
I think they will be announced by April 27-28. That would allow the layoffs to wrap up before the start of Q4 while also giving 60 days of notice under the California WARN Act. They did the same thing in 2023. Hang in there, everyone.
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 support issues. UC Berkeley Social Welfare stated it is improving education quality.
Berkeley, CA
https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/master-of-social-welfare-students-protest-student-faculty-layoffs/article_fcb39d69-ee6c-48c4-9f2e-d07005efd01d.html