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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
Electronic Arts executives received substantial bonuses despite recent employee reductions. CEO Andrew Wilson was awarded nearly $39 million, with other senior leaders also receiving multi-million dollar payouts. These bonuses were reportedly tied to the successful achievement of game development and performance milestones. The company's report detailed successes across franchises like Battlefield, EA Sports FC, Apex, Skate, and The Sims. This compensation structure has drawn attention following the undisclosed number of non-development roles eliminated in the US and India.
Redwood City, California
https://insider-gaming.com/ea-ceo-bonuses-layoffs/
LightSpeed Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent, is laying off 80 employees. This reduction is attributed to changes in the development pipeline for the game Last Sentinel. The studio aims to adjust the game's creative and production directions. Some affected employees may be offered new roles within the company. Last Sentinel is an upcoming AAA cyberpunk action game.
https://wnhub.io/news/hr/item-51588
Several major healthcare systems have recently announced significant workforce reductions. Dignity Health is laying off 139 employees across two hospitals in California. Adventist Health is also cutting 132 roles as it centralizes certain functions. These actions reflect ongoing financial pressures and strategic realignments within the healthcare industry. Many organizations cite rising costs and the need for operational efficiencies as reasons for these difficult decisions.
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/fierce-healthcare-layoff-tracker-2026-job-cuts-eliminations-health-systems-hospitals
Pennymac has eliminated select lending and fulfillment roles as the company prepares for its earnings report. This decision comes amid a challenging mortgage sector influenced by sustained high interest rates. Affected employees have indicated that roles such as loan consultants and managers were impacted. The company is providing severance support to those affected by the layoffs. This follows a similar move last month where Pennymac closed an office in Tennessee.
Westlake Village, California
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/pennymac-layoffs-ahead-earnings/
Intel is set to eliminate 103 jobs at four facilities in Santa Clara, according to a July 24 WARN notice filed with the California Employment Development Department.
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/07/28/intel-layoffs-103-santa-clara.html
Double Fine has officially separated from Xbox and is now operating as an independent studio. This transition has unfortunately resulted in the layoff of 23 employees. The company stated that these cuts were necessary for its survival and to adjust its size for independence. Double Fine will retain its intellectual property and game catalog. The studio is now focused on its future projects as a self-sufficient entity.
San Francisco, California
https://kotaku.com/double-fine-lays-off-employees-amid-xbox-separation-2000719885
Los Angeles Unified School District approved significant staff pay raises despite receiving a letter from the Los Angeles County Office of Education warning of severe budget concerns. The district proceeded with the raises, which will cost approximately $1.2 billion annually, just days after the warning. This decision has led to projections of a $3.6 billion negative reserve balance by 2029. Consequently, the district's own projections indicate the elimination of nearly 6,000 positions over two school years. Parents and advocacy groups have criticized the district's management and decision-making process.
Los Angeles, California
https://nypost.com/2026/07/26/us-news/smoking-g-n-letter-reveals-lausd-ignored-dire-budget-warning-before-approving-huge-staff-pay-raises/
Healthcare technology firm Innovaccer has reduced its global workforce by 340 employees. This significant layoff is part of a strategic shift towards an AI-native operating model. The company is realigning its teams to prioritize speed, efficiency, and measurable customer outcomes. Founder and CEO Abhinav Shashank cited AI automation of previously team-handled workflows as the primary driver for this organizational change. This move follows a previous reduction of approximately 15 percent of its workforce in January 2023.
San Francisco, California
https://ascendants.in/industry_events/innovaccer-layoffs-2026-ai-native-operations-340-employees/
Cottonwood Post-Acute Rehab in Woodland is temporarily closing due to structural roof issues. This closure will result in the layoff of 158 employees. The facility aims to complete repairs and reopen later this year. The company is working to address the necessary fixes. This situation impacts a significant number of local jobs.
Woodland, California
https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2026/07/24/woodland-cottonwood-nursing-facility-layoffs.html
Biotechnology firm Amgen has recently implemented workforce reductions, impacting approximately 40 employees. These organizational changes are intended to better align operations with the company's strategic goals. The affected staff represent a small fraction of Amgen's global workforce. This move follows a period of challenges for the company, including regulatory scrutiny of its dr-g Tavneos and several pipeline setbacks. Amgen is actively working to address these issues and support its transitioning employees.
Thousand Oaks, California
https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/amgen-sheds-around-40-staffers-struggles-pile-tavneos-pipeline
Music technology firm inMusic has reportedly laid off approximately 100 employees from its subsidiary, Native Instruments. These alleged job cuts have impacted all departments within the company. Native Instruments has declined to comment on the situation. This follows inMusic's acquisition of Native Instruments earlier this year. The company had previously entered preliminary insolvency proceedings.
https://musictech.com/news/industry/why-did-inmusic-lay-off-100-employees-from-native-instruments/
shutting down California's hot shots! Low volume! Go trump
Two ca--abis manufacturers in Santa Rosa are implementing substantial layoffs this fall, impacting over 100 positions. CraftForce Services Inc., part of CannaCraft, will lay off approximately 60 employees, primarily production technicians. NorCal Ca--abis Company, through Queen City Staffing, will permanently lay off about 49 workers in packaging and trimming roles. An executive cited ongoing financial difficulties within the statewide ca--abis industry as the reason for these workforce reductions. These cuts reflect broader economic challenges and declining sales in the legal ca--abis market.
Santa Rosa, California
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/07/23/two-santa-rosa-ca--abis-companies-announce-mass-layoffs-amid-industry-woes/
Patreon has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, impacting approximately 20% of its employees, which amounts to 93 individuals. CEO Jack Conte cited profound market changes and the intense pace of technological advancement, including AI, as reasons for the cost-cutting measures. Despite these layoffs, the company emphasized that its core business remains healthy and its commitment to supporting creators is unwavering. Patreon plans to restructure its organization to improve agility and adapt to the evolving industry landscape. The company will continue to focus on product development and enhancing the creator and fan experience.
San Francisco, California
https://www.businessinsider.com/patreon-creator-economy-cuts-93-employees-layoffs-ai-memo-2026-7
The video game industry continues to see significant layoffs, with contract workers now facing even greater instability. Many contractors work for low wages with few benefits, often serving as a crucial part of development teams. Companies are increasingly cutting contract labor to manage budgets, leading to a flooded job market. This trend is exacerbated by the adoption of machine translation and concerns about AI replacing human roles. The precarious nature of contract work is leaving many talented individuals questioning their future in the industry.
San Francisco, California
https://kotaku.com/amidst-mass-layoffs-contract-workers-devastated-video-games-2000718416
The technology sector is experiencing significant layoffs as companies adapt to advancements in artificial intelligence. Oracle, in particular, has made substantial workforce reductions, cutting 21,000 jobs over the past year. Many companies cite AI integration and a need for restructuring as primary drivers for these employment changes. California has launched a tool to track AI's impact on the workforce in response to these trends. The rate of layoffs in tech appears to be accelerating compared to the previous year.
https://tech.yahoo.com/general/article/tech-layoffs-tracker-2026-all-of-the-current-job-losses-across-mondaycom-oracle-meta-microsoft-samsung-and-others-144545528.html
Uber has implemented job cuts affecting approximately 10% of its community operations team. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and enhance in-person collaboration. The company is also actively integrating artificial intelligence into its processes. These layoffs follow a previous reduction in the company's people division. Uber is continuing to hire for roles, particularly in engineering for robotaxi development.
San Francisco, California
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/uber-layoffs-ai-push-triggers-10-percent-job-cuts-check-who-gets-affected-11808823
https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/07/21/0617230/att-loses-key-ruling-in-bid-to-stop-offering-basic-phone-service-in-california
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/pixar-disney-layoffs-josh-damaro-264800.html
Besides Santa Clara, does anyone know what other locations are affected with the new round of layoffs?
A technology company has announced significant job reductions. This move impacts employees across various departments. The company cited economic challenges as the primary reason for the layoffs. Further details regarding the exact number of affected individuals were not immediately available. This decision reflects a broader trend of cost-cutting measures in the tech sector.
San Francisco, California
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/policy/intel-layoffs-to-hit-data-center-group-division-focused-on-server-cpus-ai-chips-and-data-center-architecture-to-be-hit-by-an-unknown-number-of-cuts
Disney has announced significant job reductions impacting several hundred employees across various divisions. Pixar Animation Studios experienced a substantial number of these layoffs, despite recent box office success. Cuts also affected ESPN, Disney Entertainment Television, and National Geographic. This move follows earlier workforce reductions in April aimed at streamlining operations. The company is adapting its workforce to meet evolving industry demands.
Burbank, California
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/pixar-layoffs-disney-studios-several-hundred-employees-1236817241/
For those who mentioned their VSP was extended and allowed them to choose an exit date: which state are you located in? I applied but haven't received any updates or info on my application yet. I’m in California.
GoPro appears to be in serious financial trouble, with founder Nicholas Woodman lending the company $20 million while it searches for a buyer or new funding. Revenue fell 26% in the first quarter of 2026, camera sales dropped 29%, and the company plans to cut 23% of its workforce by the end of the year. Although GoPro is launching new professional cameras and exploring opportunities in aerospace and defense, it is facing heavy competition from Insta360, rising debt, and doubts about whether it can remain in business without a takeover or major cash injection.
https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/going-going-gone-is-this-the-end-of-the-once-mighty-gopro/
A U.S. judge has refused to stop Meta Platforms from proceeding with layoffs affecting 26 employees. These workers claim the company used AI tools to unfairly target them for job cuts due to disabilities or medical leave. The judge stated the employees did not demonstrate irreparable harm to warrant an emergency injunction. Meta denies wrongdoing and asserts human decision-making in the layoff process. The company is in the midst of reducing its global workforce by approximately 10%.
Oakland, California
https://wkzo.com/2026/07/17/us-judge-wont-block-meta-from-laying-off-workers-who-filed-ai-discrimination-lawsuit/
Polygon Labs has announced a new round of layoffs as it finalizes its acquisition of Coinme. This move is part of a strategic shift to transform the company into a blockchain-enabled payments firm. The acquisition of Coinme and Sequence is central to the development of the Polygon Open Money Stack. These workforce reductions follow previous cuts made earlier in the year. The company aims to achieve profitability in 2027 through these strategic changes.
San Francisco, California
https://www.theblock.co/post/408625/polygon-labs-second-round-of-layoffs-2026-finalize-coinme-acquisition
has anyone heard of any stores in california closing or turning indirect?
Energy giant Chevron is moving approximately 180 jobs from its San Ramon, California office to Texas. This move is part of a larger strategy to downsize its California presence and expand operations in Texas. The affected positions are designated as relocations, with a deadline of September 8th for the move. This follows a previous reduction of 68 positions in October 2025, bringing the total downsizing in San Ramon to 248 roles. Chevron's refining operations in California remain unaffected by this decision.
San Ramon, California
https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/07/10/chevron-jobs-economy-oil-gas-layoff-energy-work-san-ramon-bay-area/
Despite reporting strong financial results, Wells Fargo executives have indicated that additional layoffs are anticipated. The Chief Financial Officer stated the company can operate with fewer employees. This suggests a strategic move towards increased efficiency. Further workforce reductions are expected in the near future. The bank is focusing on streamlining its operations.
San Francisco, California
https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/07/14/wells-fargo-bank-layoffs-job-cuts-earnings-ai.html
Alameda Health System has successfully rescinded 92 planned layoffs thanks to a significant county funding allocation. The $19.3 million in one-time funding will also ensure the continuation of two vital behavioral health programs. This financial support was approved as part of Alameda County's latest budget. The allocation aims to address the health system's substantial deficit and prevent workforce reductions. An independent performance audit is also slated to examine the system's operations for potential improvements.
Oakland, California
https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/alameda-health-system-rescinds-92-layoffs-after-193m-county-allocation
has anyone heard about any california retail closures or execs being let go?
Bakersfield nurses are planning an informational picket to protest proposed layoffs at Dignity Health hospitals. They argue these reductions will jeopardize patient care and safety. The nurses are demanding that CommonSpirit Health rescind all layoff notices. They also want to collaborate on ensuring adequate staffing levels based on patient needs. These proposed cuts follow the recent closure of a burn unit at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
Bakersfield, California
https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/bakersfield-nurses-to-hold-informational-picket-over-proposed-layoffs