JVS SoCal will be laying off 106 employees across four locations in Los Angeles County. The nonprofit organization, established in 1931, provides employment assistance and job training services. These layoffs are in compliance with California's WARN... — read more
Hello Sunshine Slashes Workforce
Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, has significantly reduced its staff. Approximately 30 employees, representing half of the company's workforce, were laid off. This action follows Witherspoon's recent repurchase of the company... — read more
Dive Bar Faces Staff Cuts Amid Patio Dispute
Ye Rustic Inn, a Los Feliz establishment since 1971, is confronting potential staff layoffs before the holidays due to the impending removal of its outdoor patio. The landlord cites insurance concerns for the patio's closure, which is scheduled for... — read more
Netflix Reduces Workforce
Netflix has implemented significant job cuts at its Los Angeles office. The company eliminated 267 positions across various departments. These roles included creative development and legal professionals. This action comes despite the company... — read more
Archewell Productions Reduces Staffing
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Productions has reportedly been cutting staff over the past year and a half. This latest round of downsizing follows a similar reduction at their Archewell Philanthropies arm in late 2025. The company's Los... — read more
Menzies Aviation Announces LAX Job Reductions
Menzies Aviation has filed a WARN notice for 137 permanent layoffs at Los Angeles International Airport. The terminations are scheduled to take effect on November 19, 2026. The company did not provide a reason for the workforce reduction. This filing... — read more
Netflix Content Chief Departs Amid Layoffs
Netflix has replaced its Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, following a significant workforce reduction. Bajaria, who had been with the company for a decade, will be succeeded by former Disney executive Peter Rice. This executive change occurs as... — read more
Entertainment Sector Faces Significant Job Cuts
Major entertainment companies are implementing widespread layoffs, impacting thousands of employees across the industry. Netflix announced its largest-ever workforce reduction, letting go of approximately 1,000 global staff members. Universal Music... — read more
Hollywood's Private Equity Woes
Hollywood's entertainment industry is increasingly adopting a private equity model. This approach involves acquiring companies, consolidating them, and then slashing costs to extract value. This strategy has led to significant layoffs and debt... — read more
District Faces Fiscal Crisis
Experts warn the Los Angeles Unified School District is at high risk of insolvency. Declining enrollment and increased spending on collective bargaining and special education contribute to a significant cash shortfall. Potential consequences include... — read more
Delivery Contractors Shut Down Operations
Two Los Angeles-based companies that deliver packages for Amazon have announced permanent closures. DLVR, a Culver City firm, will lay off 60 workers by December 4th. Capstone Delivery Inc. in South Gate will close on November 21st, impacting 106... — read more
Gravity Well Cuts Over 40 Developers After Funding Loss
Independent game studio Gravity Well has laid off more than 40 developers due to a withdrawal of funding. The studio's leadership is actively seeking a new financial backer to continue operations. Employees were kept informed of the potential for... — read more
Talent Agent Moves After Agency Cuts
Veteran talent agent Samantha Crisp has joined Artists & Representatives. This move follows recent layoffs at The Kohner Agency. Crisp previously worked at Kohner for 25 years. Another former Kohner agent, Amanda Glazer, also recently moved to a new... — read more
Court Offers Buyouts to Trim Staff
Los Angeles County Superior Court is implementing a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program to address a significant funding shortfall. Eligible employees with at least five years of service can receive a $35,000 buyout to resign. This initiative aims... — read more
Paramount and WBD Brace for Job Cuts
Following a settlement with state attorneys general, insiders at Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are anticipating significant layoffs. The merger has received approval, leading to widespread shock and a sense of impending workforce reductions... — read more
Heart Machine Faces Uncertain Future After Publisher Cuts Project
Heart Machine has undergone significant layoffs, impacting nearly all of its staff. This drastic measure follows a publisher's decision to end funding for an unannounced project. Studio founder Alx Preston announced the news, describing the situation... — read more
USC Engineering Unit Cuts Staff
The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering is implementing a restructuring plan. This reorganization is a direct result of necessary budget reductions. Consequently, sixty-five employees will be laid off. These job cuts are... — read more
That's No Moon Faces Staff Reductions
That's No Moon, a game studio founded by industry veterans, has recently undergone layoffs. The exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed, though reports suggest roles in technical and environmental art were impacted. This news comes... — read more
LAUSD Faces Layoffs After Pay Hike Deal
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... — read more
LAUSD Faces Deeper Layoffs Due to Past Hiring
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... — read more
Zeco Systems Inc. (Shell)
Date: October 2025 (4 workers) and December 2025 (2 workers) Total Laid off: 6 Note: These are small layoffs tied to changes in business needs. The company is based in Los Angeles but is impacting workers in Illinois. The WARN filing cited... — read more
2025 job cuts
Mayor Karen Bass proposed a budget including 1,600 layoffs due to a nearly $1 billion deficit. Layoffs will impact civilian city positions, not police officers or firefighters. Bass emphasized layoffs are a “last resort” and warned of... — read more
LA job cuts
Layoffs on Table as LA Council Seeks More Ways to Save Money https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/layoffs-on-table-as-la-council-seeks-more-ways-to-save-money/2480327/ #news #LosAngelesNews #CityofLosAngelesNews
Los Angeles weighs layoffs for up to 951 police officers
A. looking at layoffs for as many as 1,900 workers, including 951 police officers. Police officers could be laid off under a new budget proposal heading to the... — read more
LAPD = Potential Job Cuts Due to Budget Issues (2021)
City officials say layoffs at the Los Angeles Police Department are "on the table" as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the local economy and take... — read more
Cuts are coming 100%
In September, the Mayor directed City departments to reduce expenditures by 3%, evaluate layoffs, work with the City's Labor Partners to renegotiate... — read more
City Layoffs 2020
A. budget crisis: Deficit projections climb to $600 million If layoffs are needed, the LAPD — which is projected to consume roughly $3 billion this year — will need to do its part, Przylucki added... — read more
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City of Los Angeles Layoffs 2016
It'd be great if you can share a list of companies that are laying off in Los Angeles. I am interested in job cuts in 2015 and 2016