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The West Sonoma County Union High School District board finalized staff layoffs. These reductions address the district's ongoing budget deficit. The board approved 8.0 FTE certificated and 4.918 FTE classified position cuts. Seven Analy staff members were recognized for their retirements. The board also approved a teacher contract and a hate speech resolution.
Sebastopol, California
https://www.sebastopoltimes.com/p/retirements-and-layoffs-bring-a-sense
The WCCUSD school board approved dozens of layoffs. The district must address a $127.2 million shortfall. The board spared several popular programs from cuts after community testimony. Teachers, custodians, and administrators are among those affected. The board also cut $1.8 million in various contracts.
Richmond, California
https://richmondside.org/2026/05/14/wccusd-board-layoffs-budget-cuts/
Gwyneth Paltrow's company, Goop, recently experienced staff layoffs. The company is transitioning to an AI workflow. Profitability and artificial intelligence are cited as reasons for the cuts. The exact number of affected employees remains unclear. A spokesperson stated Goop is adapting for efficiency.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/13/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-layoffs/
The Redlands Unified School District recently approved 19 new layoffs. These cuts impact positions such as librarians, special education staff, and nurses. This decision follows 135 layoff notices approved earlier in the year. The district cites financial pressure, enrollment trends, and budget issues. Officials state these actions are necessary to ensure fiscal stability.
Redlands
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/redlands-unified-school-district-layoffs/3890142/
Cisco announced another wave of mass layoffs this week. The company plans to cut fewer than 4,000 jobs. This amounts to less than 5% of its total workforce. This decision comes despite Cisco reporting a record revenue of $15.8 billion. The company is shifting investments toward artificial intelligence.
San Jose, California
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cisco-layoffs-bay-area-22257875.php
Coachella Valley Unified will lay off 34 teachers. These layoffs are expected at the end of the school year. The district faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit. It is working to close this deficit. The goal is to maintain financial solvency.
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/education/2026/05/13/cvusd-teacher-layoffs-classified-school-board/90047380007/
Twenty-one non-teaching positions remain on the Berkeley Unified layoff list. This figure represents a sharp decline from 351 initial notices. Nine after-school program coordinators are among those still facing cuts. The district is working to close a nearly $8 million budget deficit. Only support staff are affected, as teacher layoffs were avoided by other means.
Berkeley, California
https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/05/12/berkeley-unified-budget-layoffs-after-school-coordinators
Fresno Unified trustees unanimously approved proposed layoffs. The decision impacts 78 positions across the district. This includes teachers, counselors, nurses, and vice principals. The district cited a lack of funds as the reason. These changes are scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year.
Fresno, California
https://kmph.com/news/local/fresno-unified-approves-proposed-layoffs-of-78-positions-for-2026-27-school-year
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District board will consider employee terminations. About 15 full-time equivalent positions are proposed for reduction. These cuts are part of a $14.8 million budget adjustment plan. Classified employees, including paraeducators, are most affected. The district must issue layoff notices to employees by May 15.
Livermore, California
https://www.livermorevine.com/education/2026/05/12/lvjusd-board-to-finalize-employee-layoffs/
Medtronic will shut down its Santa Rosa, California site. The closure impacts 370 employees at the Fountaingrove campus. Medtronic anticipates completing the site closure by spring 2028. Operations will primarily relocate to Santa Ana, Minnesota, and Galway, Ireland. This decision is part of Medtronic's ongoing global operational restructuring.
Santa Rosa, California
https://www.massdevice.com/medtronic-reportedly-close-california-site-layoffs/
Sacramento City Unified School District’s Board of Education voted to finalize 503 layoffs. The action addresses a $127 million financial gap. Many affected workers are classified, such as custodians and food service staff. Even with these cuts, the district faces potential state receivership to avoid insolvency. State officials warn that action is needed soon to prevent 5,000 employees from going unpaid.
Sacramento, CA
https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/05/08/amidst-sacramento-city-unifieds-budget-crisis-503-employees-laid-off-and-receivership-looms/
BILL Holdings, Inc. reported solid financial results for its third fiscal quarter. Total revenue reached $406.6 million, a 13% increase year-over-year. The company also announced a major restructuring plan to reduce its workforce by up to 30%. This restructuring is expected to incur $30 million to $60 million in charges. Concurrently, the board authorized a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program.
San Jose, California
https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/BILL/8-k-bill-holdings-inc-reports-material-event-a30cd671905e.html
St. Helena Unified School District trustees approved two employee layoffs. The 5-0 vote on Thursday impacts the 2026-27 school year. Melissa Hansen, an executive assistant, and Esperanza Fuentes, an accounting technician, received final notices. A high school guidance counselor, Shawn Garrity, was ultimately spared from layoffs. Declining enrollment and increased costs contributed to the district's financial challenges.
St. Helena, California
https://napavalleyregister.com/star/news/st-helena-school-board-layoffs/article_2635a36c-c502-43d2-b4ca-51bd8c4daeed.html
Ticketmaster has laid off approximately 350 employees across its operations. These cuts affect various functions within the company. The firm aims to increase focus on fewer initiatives. It plans to bring more software development in-house. This restructuring prioritizes engineering, product, and design divisions.
https://www.iqmagazine.com/2026/05/ticketmaster-confirms-around-350-layoffs/
Pleasanton Unified rescinded some staff layoffs. This followed a budget agreement with a labor association. The agreement generated nearly $910,000 in savings. Grant funding also stopped social worker job cuts. The district continues seeking funds to restore more positions.
Pleasanton, California
https://www.independentnews.com/news/education_news/the-pleasanton-unified-school-district-rescinds-some-layoffs-after-budget-agreement-funding/article_01ffef86-c254-4e34-934f-2e9ba3d53856.html
G5 Entertainment announced plans to lay off 180 employees. This reduction accounts for almost a quarter of the company's workforce. The company expects to save approximately $6.2 million annually through this cost reduction program. CEO Vlad Suglobov called the decision difficult but necessary. Further layoffs might occur if revenue declines and player acquisition costs rise.
https://wnhub.io/news/hr/item-50765
Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly experienced another round of layoffs. The exact number of affected employees remains undisclosed. This marks the third instance of job cuts within a year for the studio. Previous layoffs included the shutdown of BARB France and reductions in the UK. CEO Mark Gerhard cited corporate sabotage and game issues for the redundancies.
https://wnhub.io/news/hr/item-50759
Freshworks is reducing its global workforce by approximately 500 employees. This represents about 11 percent of its total staff. The company attributes these layoffs to an AI-focused restructuring strategy. CEO Dennis Woodside stated that over half of Freshworks’ code is now written by AI. This automation has reduced repetitive work across various functions.
https://www.storyboard18.com/brand-marketing/freshworks-layoffs-over-half-of-our-code-is-written-by-ai-says-ceo-as-firm-cuts-500-jobs-97275.htm
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 continuing to report to work. Negotiations between the union and management have begun.
San Francisco, California
https://missionlocal.org/2026/05/union-rejects-cal-academy-layoffs/
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 will cost $50 million to $60 million.
San Francisco, California
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/coinbase-layoffs-2026-sf-22242957.php
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 employees have been notified of the decision. The layoffs are scheduled to begin at the end of June.
Redwood City, CA
https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/after-arcellx-buyout-close-gilead-trims-108-jobs-car-t-biotechs-redwood-city-outpost
Constellation Brands, the wine and spirits company behind labels including Robert Mondavi and The Prisoner, plans to close a large winery south of Sonoma that once served as the headquarters of the Ravenswood brand.
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/05/constellation-brands-to-close-former-ravenswood-winery-in-sonoma-layoffs-planned/
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 law before a May 15 deadline. Affected employees will receive reemployment rights under the Education Code.
Pasadena, California
https://pasadenanow.com/main/pusd-board-to-take-up-final-layoff-resolutions-thursday
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, California
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/05/05/constellation-brands-to-close-former-ravenswood-winery-in-sonoma-layoffs-planned/
California. What Oracle ought to do is bag designing and building IT related cr-p to sell. With the price of gas in California Oracle would be smart to layoff every California employee and convert all Oracle California building sites that have large employee parking lots into Oracle owned Gas Stations and charge $15 a gallon for the cheap stuff and $20 for Diesel.
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 must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.
https://inewsource.org/2026/05/03/california-schools-layoff-notices-budgets/
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 to PC and consoles. Survios has not yet publicly commented on the situation.
https://www.uploadvr.com/survios-reportedly-sees-critical-layoffs/
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 redirecting funding for greater accountability. Supervisor Horvath stated structural change was necessary due to a lack of transparency.
Los Angeles, California
https://www.smdp.com/supervisor-horvath-seiu-local-721-respond-to-lahsa-layoff-notices/
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 withdrawn. However, many employees still face ongoing job uncertainty.
Contra Costa County, California
https://lmcexperience.com/news/2026/04/30/layoffs-partially-reversed/
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 at its Tracy production plant.
Tracy, California
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/video/more-than-200-layoffs-loom-at-tracy-fresh-food-production-plant/
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 cutting 46 filled positions and eliminating nearly 100 vacant jobs. These measures aim to achieve long-term financial stability for the city.
Sacramento, California
https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-could-faces-layoffs-leaders-work-to-close-662-million-budget-deficit/103-92dd972b-5c9a-45e0-a680-5548f6051208
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 slump. Hudson Pacific Properties, its owner, acquired Quixote in 2022.
Los Angeles, California
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/quixote-studios-production-slump-layoffs-1236732572/
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 its struggles. Grocery Outlet aims to improve performance by focusing on store clusters.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/why-grocery-outlet-is-closing-some-stores-in-california/ar-AA1ZHNsy?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&bundles=feat-es2020-c
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 in San Diego County and 61 in Los Angeles. These reductions stem from declining "Fortnite" engagement and broader industry pressures.
San Francisco, California
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 the strain. Program adjustments, like ending new planetarium shows, are also planned.
San Francisco, California
https://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/california-academy-sciences-layoffs-22224372.php
Drivers filling up at Chevron stations across the region are being met with a bold and unmistakable message: “Sacramento policies did this. Now you pay more.”
The large signs, recently installed at multiple locations, feature an eye-catching image of a car wrapped in fuel hoses – a visual meant to symbolize the burden of rising gas prices. Beneath the headline, smaller text claims that California politicians are prioritizing foreign oil over local jobs and lower costs, placing the blame for high fuel prices squarely on state leadership.
The signage campaign appears designed to spark conversation – and controversy – among motorists already feeling the pinch at the pump. With California consistently posting the highest gas prices in the nation, the message taps into a growing frustration among drivers.
Adding to the push, each sign includes a QR code directing viewers to additional information. Chevron branding is visible, indicating the campaign is backed by the oil giant, though it stops short of directly advocating for specific legislation.
The rollout comes amid ongoing discussions in Sacramento over energy policy,
environmental regulations, and the state’s transition away from fossil fuels. Critics of current policies argue that regulations and refinery constraints contribute to higher prices, while supporters maintain those measures are necessary for long-term environmental and public health goals.
For now, the signs are doing exactly what they’re intended to do – getting people’s attention. Whether they shift opinions or policy is another question entirely, but at the pump, they’re hard to ignore
https://www.claycord.com/2026/04/21/chevron-signs-in-contra-costa-blame-california-politicians-for-high-gas-prices/
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 individuals. Districts must finalize layoff decisions by May 15.
California
https://edsource.org/2026/schools-across-california-face-uncertainty-as-layoffs-loom/756688
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 noncompliance issues with state WARN Act filings. The company is now largely compliant with the California EDD.
Oakland, California
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/california-takes-big-hit-in-blocks-massive-layoffs/article_3bb72b47-4305-49de-bb80-9dae9f52c7c3.html
One star for the paycheck, one star for the high-speed office Wi-Fi I used to research my move to California.
If you enjoy the creative challenge of building a sandcastle while the tide is coming in—and the tide is actually your Executive leadership with a shovel—this is the place for you.
I spent nearly 30 months here as a contractor, and it was a masterclass in Dynamic Indecision. My weekly workflow was incredibly efficient: I would spend Monday through Thursday writing code, and Friday morning hitting Ctrl+Z because leadership had a "new vision" that was diametrically opposed to the vision they had during Tuesday’s stand-up.
The goalposts here don’t just move; they’ve been mounted on a Tesla and are currently speeding toward a different zip code. I eventually realized that intense pressure is just the sound the company makes while it’s spinning its wheels in the mud. Once I accepted that I was essentially a highly-paid digital eraser, the stress vanished.
I left this company with the same number of production-ready features I started with: zero. My legacy is a series of deleted branches and a lot of wasted electricity.
Since nobody knew what we were building, I had plenty of time to get handsy with AI tools. Thanks for funding my self-taught Master’s degree in Prompt Engineering!
I successfully used my 30 months of experience (read: paid study hall) to land a job on the West Coast.
If you actually want to build something that exists in the physical world, look elsewhere. My sincere hope is that the leadership can actually define the word "AI" before they accidentally spend another two years paying someone to delete their own work.
Pick a direction. Any direction. Even if it’s off a cliff, at least you'll be moving.
Chevron Signs In Contra Costa Blame California Politicians For High Gas Prices
April 21, 2026 - 8:00 AM
Drivers filling up at Chevron stations across the region are being met with a bold and unmistakable message: “Sacramento policies did this. Now you pay more.”
The large signs, recently installed at multiple locations, feature an eye-catching image of a car wrapped in fuel hoses – a visual meant to symbolize the burden of rising gas prices. Beneath the headline, smaller text claims that California politicians are prioritizing foreign oil over local jobs and lower costs, placing the blame for high fuel prices squarely on state leadership.
The signage campaign appears designed to spark conversation – and controversy – among motorists already feeling the pinch at the pump. With California consistently posting the highest gas prices in the nation, the message taps into a growing frustration among drivers.
Adding to the push, each sign includes a QR code directing viewers to additional information. Chevron branding is visible, indicating the campaign is backed by the oil giant, though it stops short of directly advocating for specific legislation.
The rollout comes amid ongoing discussions in Sacramento over energy policy,
environmental regulations, and the state’s transition away from fossil fuels. Critics of current policies argue that regulations and refinery constraints contribute to higher prices, while supporters maintain those measures are necessary for long-term environmental and public health goals.
For now, the signs are doing exactly what they’re intended to do – getting people’s attention. Whether they shift opinions or policy is another question entirely, but at the pump, they’re hard to ignore
https://www.claycord.com/2026/04/21/chevron-signs-in-contra-costa-blame-california-politicians-for-high-gas-prices/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARWzZlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeY6fgnW3mI-5zxBIrdEnZcPp2-4MfRUi_bgb4nsvQTGnNs9ElO7ak_AINAjA_aem_jV2hxPnlueVBIYH6lh83EQ