If you want facts about layoffs in California, check out WARN notices
http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/Layoff_Services_WARN.htm
The latest report (http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/warn/WARN_Report_for_7-1-2016_to_05-25-2017.pdf) only shows two layoffs (84 in 11/16 and 54 in 1/17) both in SC. But who knows what'll be in future reports.