#california

Sacramento City Unified school board approved approximately 100 additional employee terminations. This action follows earlier authorization of over 500 layoff notices. An administrative judge recommended against this latest batch of layoffs, but the board was not obligated to follow the advice. These cuts are part of efforts to address a significant budget deficit and avoid state intervention. The district expects to rescind some notices before the end of June, but the exact number remains uncertain.

Sacramento, California

https://www.abridged.org/news/sacramento-school-board-decides-on-more-layoffs/

Special education teachers in Santa Clara County are concerned about upcoming layoffs. Declining enrollment has led the county office of education to plan the closure of eight preschool and special education classes. This action is expected to result in approximately 31 teacher layoffs for the next school year. Officials state these layoffs are not yet final and will be voted on in June. Teachers report that existing classes are already struggling with larger student numbers and increased behavioral issues.

San Jose, California

https://sanjosespotlight.com/special-education-cuts-could-strain-teachers-in-santa-clara-county/

East Side Union High School District is implementing significant layoffs due to financial challenges. The district faces a substantial budget deficit and a decline in student enrollment. These factors have necessitated the difficult decision to eliminate over 80 positions. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. This action follows a school board vote in January.

San Jose, California

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/03/19/east-san-jose-school-district-to-lay-off-over-80-workers-amid-deficit-enrollment-drop/

Hundreds of San Francisco city employees rallied and marched to protest proposed budget cuts and layoffs. Mayor Daniel Lurie plans to eliminate 500 positions due to a significant projected deficit. The cuts will affect various city services, including youth and senior clinics, and programs aimed at reducing violent crime. Some workers and patients expressed anger and concern over the impact of these decisions. Union members plan further action before a health department meeting.

San Francisco, California

https://www.ktvu.com/news/it-honestly-felt-like-disrespectful-punch-gut-sf-nurse-says-hundreds-protest-127-city-layoffs

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie defended the decision to eliminate hundreds of city positions. He stated these actions are painful but necessary. The cuts are intended to address the city's projected budget deficit. Lurie emphasized the importance of responsible taxpayer dollar management. He believes these measures will ensure continued city services and recovery.

San Francisco, California

https://localnewsmatters.org/2026/04/14/sf-lurie-layoffs-budget-deficit/

What happens to RSU vesting within next 60 days? Would anything within the WARN period vest?

San Diego Unified School District is preparing to eliminate over 200 positions. These potential cuts affect various roles, including cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and aides. The district hopes to reassign about half of the affected employees. This would leave approximately 70 individuals facing actual layoffs. Other districts in the county are also considering widespread cuts.

San Diego, California

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/hundreds-face-layoffs-san-diego-unified-school-district-cut-staff/3995669/

G3 Enterprises is laying off 66 employees at its Modesto facility. The company cited declining consumer demand, inflation, and rising expenses within the wine industry as reasons for the workforce reduction. These layoffs are expected to be permanent and primarily affect workers in closure operations. The Modesto plant will continue to operate, producing other types of closures and capsules. This action reflects broader market challenges impacting the entire wine sector.

Modesto, California

https://www.thederrick.com/news/entertainment/twist-cap-maker-announces-layoffs-as-californias-wine-industry-struggles/article_3d766045-9949-5e91-bd17-5b91bfca9a7d.html

Essendant has announced an additional 103 layoffs in California, bringing the total confirmed workforce reductions to 1,278 across six states. These cuts are part of a larger restructuring that includes facility closures and the exploration of potential sales or new capital to prevent liquidation. The latest actions affect distribution centers in Sacramento and Perris, with layoffs scheduled for October 3rd. This expansion of job cuts follows Essendant's strategic shift away from traditional office supplies towards janitorial, sanitation, foodservice, and technology products. The company's future remains uncertain as it navigates these significant operational changes.

California

https://distributionstrategy.com/2026/08/essendant-layoffs-reach-1278-as-restructuring-expands-to-california/

FedEx is laying off 42 truck drivers as part of a nationwide network restructuring. The company is reducing its workforce by 62 employees at its Palm Springs facility. This move is a component of a larger initiative called Network 2.0. The goal is to simplify delivery operations and improve efficiency. FedEx is offering impacted employees support services.

Palm Springs, California

https://cdllife.com/2026/42-truck-drivers-affected-by-fedex-layoffs-in-palm-springs/

Netflix is closing two of its internal game development studios, Night School and Moonloot. This move signifies a continued reduction in the streaming giant's in-house game studio operations. Night School, known for "Oxenfree," recently released a game on Netflix that received positive remarks. The company stated these closures are part of a strategic shift to focus on specific game genres. These actions follow previous studio shutdowns and sales by Netflix.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.gamefile.news/p/netflix-closes-night-school-moonloot

California approved the merger so I guess we'll see what happens next

California employees any word on our payout HR says within 30days if u cut us pay us asap

FedEx is closing two facilities in Southern California, impacting 116 employees. This is part of a larger initiative to merge delivery networks and save $2 billion. Staples and LAZ Parking also announced significant job cuts. These layoffs affect hundreds of workers across the region. The company is offering support to affected employees.

Palm Springs, Victorville, La Mirada, Sacramento, Perris, Los Angeles, Ontario

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/fedex-others-announce-layoffs-southern-100000850.html

FedEx layoffs continue to hit California workers; this time, the carrier will close two facilities in Palm Springs and Victorville, laying off 116 employees at the end of September, the company stated in a government filing released this week.

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-13/fedex-others-announce-layoffs-in-southern-california

G-3 Enterprises is laying off 66 employees at its Modesto facility. The company manufactures wine closures. This decision stems from a slowdown in the wine industry. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on October 6th. G-3 Enterprises remains a significant employer in the region.

Modesto, California

https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article316846357.html

Los Angeles Unified School District has approved a significant pay increase for its employees, but now faces a substantial deficit. To cover the costs, the district plans to lay off thousands of its newest employees, primarily teachers. This decision is largely driven by California's "last in, first out" (LIFO) layoff law, which prioritizes senior employees. Union leaders negotiated the deal, knowing the implications for younger staff. The district's financial instability has led to county oversight and concerns about mismanagement.

Los Angeles, California

https://californiapolicycenter.org/california-schools-turn-to-child-sacrifice/

A state watchdog agency has indicated that the Los Angeles Unified School District could have avoided its current financial crisis by not replacing departing staff. The district is now facing significant layoffs to address a $3.6 billion deficit. Despite authorizing thousands of layoffs, only a fraction were implemented, resulting in minimal savings. The district's solvency plan includes further job reductions, furlough days, and benefit changes, all requiring union negotiation. Ultimately, the school board must demonstrate the commitment to execute these necessary cuts.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.the74million.org/article/thousands-of-lausd-workers-face-layoffs-that-didnt-have-to-happen/

Sharp HealthCare is implementing a realignment affecting approximately 260 employees, a year after a previous round of layoffs. This move impacts various clinical and administrative roles across the organization. CEO Chris Howard cited reductions in federal reimbursement programs, including Medicaid and Medicare, as the primary driver for these necessary cuts. Despite a reported operating loss, the organization aims to achieve break-even operations and secure funds for future investments. Some behavioral health positions are being restructured to comply with new state staffing mandates.

San Diego, California

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/08/11/sharp-healthcare-announces-restructuring-that-will-impact-260-workers/

How’s morale California employees… SMH

Way to run a company !

Weeks after reducing staff, Life360's chief executive is optimistic about future hiring. The company had previously scaled back recruitment efforts earlier in the year. This strategic move was intended to provide greater flexibility for future staffing needs. Now, the company anticipates a continued increase in its workforce over time.

https://www.capitalbrief.com/article/life360-ready-to-hire-again-signalling-end-to-ai-driven-layoffs-e33ef636-9846-46e7-a04d-ffb06d4e6c29/

San Francisco, California

Visa recently conducted a significant workforce reduction, impacting approximately 7% of its employees. This restructuring effort involved the elimination of around 2,600 positions across various levels of the company. The cuts included a notable number of senior roles, such as six vice presidents and 37 senior directors. Company leadership cited evolving work methods and the influence of artificial intelligence as key drivers for this organizational change. These layoffs occurred alongside the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings report and a substantial acquisition.

Foster City, California

https://hrexecutive.com/visa-layoffs-reach-senior-ranks-including-six-vps-and-37-senior-directors/

https://downdetector.com/status/verizon/

See the rise in the graph starting about 5:30 AM and rising to steady state about 1:30 PM. Not as large as yesterday (approaching 800 reports, so we know it is much larger than that). From the comments at the bottom of the page the areas affected appear to be in CA and CO.

Hmmm. I wonder if this could have been predicted.......

That's No Moon, the studio behind the upcoming Crossfire title, has reportedly laid off fourteen employees. The news surfaced following the game's reveal at Summer Game Fest. The company has not yet officially confirmed the layoffs. It remains unclear if this will impact the development of their new sho-ter. This development occurs amidst a broader trend of industry-wide workforce reductions.

https://gamingbolt.com/crossfire-developer-lays-off-14-employees-after-high-profile-reveal-rumor

The company is implementing another round of layoffs. These job cuts coincide with significant changes in its executive leadership. A former Oracle executive has been appointed to a role with increased responsibilities. This executive will report directly to CEO Marc Benioff. The company is undergoing these adjustments as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts.

San Francisco, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/08/06/salesforce-layoffs-415-mission-st-executives.html

Has anyone heard anything about CA?

A FedEx Ship Center in Victorville will be laying off 54 employees. The facility is scheduled to permanently close on September 28, 2026. This closure is part of FedEx's Network 2.0 initiative. The company aims to make its package delivery network more efficient. Affected workers may be offered transfers, severance, or other options.

Victorville, California

https://www.vvdailypress.com/story/business/2026/08/04/victorville-fedex-ship-center-facility-closing-54-layoffs/91161692007/

Aurora Therapeutics has discontinued its lead gene-editing program targeting phenylketonuria. This decision stems from increasing competition within the field. The company also confirmed that "several" employees have been let go as a result of this strategic pivot. Aurora remains committed to developing gene editing solutions for rare diseases. They plan to focus on novel technologies addressing significant unmet medical needs.

San Francisco, California

https://www.biospace.com/business/bespoke-gene-editing-outfit-abandons-lead-program-cuts-several-employees

The Walt Disney Company has indicated that further cost-cutting measures are planned. These initiatives are expected to include additional workforce reductions. The company stated it is "mid-stream" in its efforts to reduce expenses. Layoffs are one of several methods being considered to achieve these savings. This follows previous rounds of significant job cuts throughout the year.

Burbank, California

https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-business/disney-layoffs-q3-fy2026-earnings-call/

Former Anaheim Marriott employees have received nearly $3 million in settlement payments. This payout follows a state investigation into the hotel's violation of labor laws. California labor officials determined the hotel failed to comply with right-to-recall requirements for pandemic-related layoffs. Twenty-nine former employees will receive individual payments ranging from $50,000 to $130,000. The settlement resolves a citation initially issued for $12.5 million.

Anaheim, California

https://abc7.com/story/former-anaheim-marriott-employees-receive-shares-3-million-settlement-pandemic-layoffs/19627254/

Nutanix announced a workforce reduction of five percent across its global operations. This move is intended to streamline the company's structure and improve efficiency. The company aims to reallocate resources towards key strategic priorities and long-term growth objectives. Nutanix expects to complete these layoffs by the end of October 2026. The company anticipates incurring significant severance and termination costs as a result of this restructuring.

San Jose, California

https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/2026/nutanix-to-layoff-5-percent-of-global-workforce-here-s-why

A Southern California classic rock station has transitioned to an all-music format. This change resulted in the layoff of the entire on-air staff. The station will now operate without human hosts. Management stated the new format will offer fewer interruptions and more music. This marks a significant shift for the long-running local radio outlet.

Redlands, California

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2026/08/01/kcal-fm-goes-all-music-as-hosts-confirm-layoffs/91134680007/

Pump.fun has recently laid off over 40 employees in two separate rounds. These dismissals occurred in the months leading up to the initial vesting unlock of the platform's PUMP token. Affected staff are now ineligible for token allocations that could be worth millions. The company cited rapid expansion as a reason for the layoffs. Despite these cuts, Pump.fun has generated significant revenue and profit.

https://bitcoinworld.co.in/pump-fun-layoffs-pump-token-unlock/

Fintech company Chime is implementing a 10% workforce reduction, impacting approximately 150 employees. This move aligns with a broader industry trend of companies leveraging AI for operational efficiencies. CEO Chris Britt cited the need for faster, more agile teams with flatter structures to accelerate growth and profitability. The company is preparing to release its second-quarter financial results next week. Chime's stock has experienced a 10% decline this year.

San Francisco, California

https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/chime-cut-10-total-workforce-or-about-140-jobs-source-says-2026-07-31/

What was your severance and notice in the latest layoffs in California? I'm wondering if they keep on the payroll through the WARN period, with healthcare, then give you a lump sum severance after the WARN period expires?

Did you get an email, a phone call, or a zoom meet notification?

Did you get any time to clean out your laptop?

With rumors of big layoffs soon, the tagline has to be:

BE PREPARED!

What was your experience?

Long Beach is proposing substantial layoffs and vacant position eliminations to address a $58 million budget deficit. Over 260 employees could lose their jobs, impacting departments from fire and police to homeless services. These cuts are necessary due to rising personnel costs, legal payouts, and decreased tax revenue. While some new spending is included, the proposed reductions are extensive. The city aims to balance its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Long Beach, California

https://lbpost.com/news/city/long-beach-city-layoffs-budget-cuts/

Tencent's North American subsidiary, LIGHTSPEED LA, has implemented workforce reductions. These layoffs are attributed to a shift in the creative and development direction for the upcoming game 'Last Sentinel.' The studio confirmed the news, stating that internal reviews prompted the adjustments. Approximately 80 employees were affected by this decision. The company affirmed its continued commitment to the North American market.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/24270/tencent-conducts-layoffs-at-north-american-subsidiary

Visa is implementing significant layoffs, cutting 2,600 jobs, which represents nearly 7% of its total workforce. This decision comes despite the company reporting substantial double-digit revenue growth in its latest financial quarter. The payments giant is strategically realigning its operations to enhance efficiency and integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into its processes. This move by Visa follows similar workforce reductions announced by other California-based companies, including Intel, Uber, and Patreon. These collective actions highlight a trend of restructuring and automation impacting various sectors within the state.

San Francisco, California

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-07-29/california-companies-announce-almost-3-000-more-layoffs

Pixar is reducing its workforce by 108 employees, with most departures scheduled by late September. The animation studio's layoff notices have drawn significant attention due to the use of branded stationery. The letterhead prominently features Mrs. Incredible, a character known for her resilience, in place of a letter in the Pixar logo. This choice has been widely criticized online as tone-deaf and ironic, especially given the context of job losses. The cuts are part of a larger restructuring effort by The Walt Disney Company.

Emeryville, California

https://nypost.com/2026/07/24/us-news/disney-pixar-workers-laid-off-with-the-incredibles-letterhead/

Software firm ServiceNow has initiated a global restructuring, resulting in the dismissal of hundreds of employees. The company stated these layoffs are intended to enhance operational efficiency and streamline the business. While the exact number of affected individuals was not disclosed, it represents a small percentage of the total workforce. This move contrasts with previous statements from CEO Bill McDermott regarding stable employee numbers. ServiceNow is simultaneously increasing hiring for AI-focused positions.

Santa Clara, California

https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/servicenow-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs-as-employees-reveal-waking-up-to-separation-emails-19956563.htm