The California Academy of Sciences announced 53 worker layoffs last week. CalAcademy Workers United, representing staff, rejects these job cuts. Union leaders claim some layoffs violate their existing contract. Many affected union members are... — read more 

Coinbase is laying off 14% of its workforce. This amounts to approximately 700 workers. The company is shifting efforts toward artificial intelligence. CEO Brian Armstrong cited a volatile crypto market and cost-cutting needs. Restructuring efforts... — read more 

Gilead Sciences is laying off 108 employees from Arcellx's Redwood City site. This action follows Gilead's recent $7.8 billion acquisition of CAR-T biotech Arcellx. The job cuts are part of the integration process after the buyout closed. Affected... — read more 

The Pasadena Unified School District Board will finalize workforce reductions. This action affects 61 certificated and 246 classified employees. The district faces a structural budget deficit exceeding $30 million. These layoffs are required by state... — read more 

Constellation Brands is closing its Quarry Lake Winery. This facility is located south of Sonoma. Seven workers face job loss on June 25. The closure is part of wider industry trends. Decreased demand drives these market adjustments. Sonoma... — read more 

Many educators and support staff face uncertainty. They await news about their jobs for the next school year. Over 2,400 preliminary layoff notices were issued for teaching positions. More than 3,300 notices went to classified positions. Districts... — read more 

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... — read more 

Tech giants are currently prioritizing efficiency. Meta and Amazon executives frequently mentioned efficiency during recent earnings calls. Microsoft's top finance executive confirmed a planned headcount decline this year. The company aims to... — read more 

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... — read more 

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet next week. Trustees are set to consider approving significant employee layoffs. These proposed reductions include certificated and classified positions. The board will also review... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Many U.S. companies, including several in California, announced layoffs this week. These job cuts span various industries like technology, finance, and healthcare. Companies such as Lucid Group, C3.ai, and Wells Fargo are among those affected. The... — read more 

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 ... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Disney initiated a new round of layoffs under CEO Josh D'Amaro. Severance packages are determined by employee level and company tenure. Payouts range from four weeks to 52 weeks of pay. Some departing staff also received prorated bonuses and health... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf addressed investors on the bank's latest earnings call. He emphasized a continued focus on expense discipline. Scharf also discussed potential layoffs within the company. These discussions occurred amid overall growth... — read more 

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... — read more 

Snap Inc. announced a reduction of approximately 16% of its employees. This move impacts about 1,000 positions. The company anticipates expenses between $95 million and $130 million. These cuts aim to streamline operations and improve profitability... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more