#california

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 three positions vacant. These agreements help the city address a $4.2 million budget shortfall.

https://www.mantecabulletin.com/news/no-police-firefighter-layoffs/

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

https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2026/04/22/snap-layoffs-santa-monica.html

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 million for local communities.

San Leandro, CA

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/04/22/closure-of-chan-zuckerberg-backed-school-to-result-in-147-layoffs/

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. Employees believe layoffs will worsen the homelessness crisis.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/los-angeles-homeless-services-authority-layoffs-employees-open-letter/

To make matters worst, California admits their high speed rail to nowhere has always been a vapor con to raise taxes.

You all should quit your Oracle job before they get around and fire you. Then you can hop on a Greyhound bus to Chicago, Detroit or Canada. It's time to bag California!

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 finances. The budget prioritizes homelessness, public safety, and core city services. This approach contrasts with last year's spending plan, which faced potential staff cuts.

https://www.dailynews.com/2026/04/20/bass-unveils-a-14-85-billion-la-budget-that-avoids-layoffs-as-revenues-stabilize/

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 governance, data management, and federal funding.

Los Angeles, California

https://mynewsla.com/business/2026/04/20/lahsa-announces-plans-to-layoff-nearly-300-employees-amid-shift-in-funding-2/

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 Jose headquarters.

San Francisco, California

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/e-commerce-giant-shuts-down-office-as-layoffs-rise/ar-AA21c6pL?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

When can I start applying for Unemployment Benefits from California?
If WARN ends on 6/1/2026, can I start applying for it now? Or do I need to wait till get the lump sum payment after 6/1?

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 Co. acquired Trumer's U.S. operations in March.

Berkeley, California

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/trumer-brewery-starts-layoffs-as-berkeley-closure-nears/ar-AA214AFZ

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/h-1b-visa-fraud-two-indian-origin-men-plead-guilty-in-california-hired-people-for-non-existent-posts/amp_articleshow/130370083.cms

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. Public safety and road repairs remain top priorities despite reductions.

San Diego, California

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/mayor-gloria-budget-san-diego/

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 mechanic.

Modesto, California

https://www.modbee.com/news/local/article315451974.html

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 "Strawberry Creek Studios." This restructuring aims for revenue growth and authentic storytelling.

Berkeley, California

https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/cal-athletics-lays-20-employees-amid-22204022.php

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 stated these workforce reductions are temporary.

Redding, California

https://www.redding.com/story/money/business/2026/04/13/calportland-cement-plant-north-of-redding-to-lay-off-workers/89590932007/

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 weighed to close the gap.

Berkeley, California

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/video/news/local/berkeley-layoffs-service-cuts-budget-deficit/4069901/

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 film, comics, and finance. Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 employees across the broader company.

Burbank, California

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2602916/marvel-hit-by-layoffs-as-disney-cuts-continue-across-company

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 corporate functions also face reductions.

Burbank, California

https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2026/04/14/the-walt-disney-co-begins-laying-off-1000-employees/

When I tried to fill in the form online, there's a question:

Have you received, or do you expect to receive, any of the following payments since your last day of work?
There's an item:
Severance pay: Pay you received from your employer when you were fired or laid off.
And you if you click and select it, you need to provide the Total Amount of $, and From-date and End-date.

What should I input here? If I will get a package amounts to 8 weeks of pay, should I input from 04/10 to 06/05? Does it mean I cannot get any money until after 06/05?

A friend told me just don't select it and start getting the money now. Is it leagl?

If my separation date is April 10th, can I start applying for it now? Or do I need to wait till get the lump sum payment? (in the doc, it says it'll be coming within 3 weeks after separation date).

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 ongoing tech sector layoffs.

San Francisco, California

https://www.costar.com/article/329147361/san-francisco-office-using-employment-increased-year-over-year-despite-tech-layoffs

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 facility permanently closed its doors on April 7. The closure resulted in the layoff of 765 employees.

Modesto, California

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/140-year-old-del-monte-lays-off-765-amid-bankruptcy/ar-AA20B5Wq?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

Qualcomm will lay off 66 employees in San Diego. These layoffs will primarily affect engineering, cybersecurity, and IT roles. Marketing, customer service, and management positions are also included. The cuts impact 11 San Diego facilities, including the company headquarters. Layoffs are scheduled to begin at the end of next month.

San Diego, California

https://101kgb.iheart.com/featured/kogo-local-news/content/2026-04-10-qualcomm-announces-layoffs-in-san-diego/

A report reveals Los Angeles Unified School District contract commitments. Hundreds of millions went to private equity or venture capital-backed companies. This happened while LAUSD projected a deficit and issued layoff notices. Over 86% of new digital instruction contracts were with these private firms. The spending raises concerns about public education funds diverting to private investors.

Los Angeles, California

https://pestakeholder.org/news/as-layoffs-loom-86-of-lausd-digital-instruction-contracts-committed-to-private-equity-venture-capital-backed-companies/

I think they will be announced by April 27-28. That would allow the layoffs to wrap up before the start of Q4 while also giving 60 days of notice under the California WARN Act. They did the same thing in 2023. Hang in there, everyone.

A student protest occurred at UC Berkeley's Haviland Hall. They demanded reversal of layoffs, fair pay, and reduced fieldwork. This action followed a tuition strike over practicum consultant cuts. This semester, six students were dismissed due to support issues. UC Berkeley Social Welfare stated it is improving education quality.

Berkeley, CA

https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/master-of-social-welfare-students-protest-student-faculty-layoffs/article_fcb39d69-ee6c-48c4-9f2e-d07005efd01d.html

Bad Robot Productions announced job cuts in April. The company is relocating its operations from Los Angeles to New York. This move is a contributing factor to the downsizing. The precise number of employees affected by the layoffs remains unknown. These job reductions are anticipated across all company divisions.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.fastcompany.com/91524432/hollywood-layoffs-2026-disney-sony-bad-robot-list-entertainment-job-cuts

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-09/meta-oracle-qualcomm-share-details-on-layoffs-across-california

ProYouth, a nonprofit organization, filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The notice announced layoffs for 81 employees. These job cuts will occur at its Visalia, California facility. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on June 5, 2026. The filing did not provide a reason for the workforce reduction.

Visalia, California

https://whatnow.com/news/local-news/visalia-based-nonprofit-organization-to-lay-off-81-employees/

Sentinel Transportation LLC is a national fuel truck logistics company. It also provides transportation services. The company has warned state employment officials. It will eliminate 126 employees in California. These are permanent layoffs across 25 work locations.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2026/04/08/sentinel-cuts-california-jobs.html

District leaders approved a layoff plan. Nine classified positions will be eliminated. This decision came on March 13. It reversed an earlier failed vote. Financial concerns prompted these staff reductions.

https://lmcexperience.com/news/2026/04/08/layoffs-to-classified-positions-approved-by-district-board-amid-financial-concerns/

GoPro announced a significant workforce reduction affecting 23% of its global staff. The action camera maker plans to eliminate 145 jobs from its 631 employees. This restructuring plan was approved by the company's Board of Directors on April 7. The cuts aim to reduce operating costs and drive stronger operating leverage. These job reductions are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

San Mateo, California

https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/bay-area-based-tech-company-announces-shocking-layoff-of-nearly-a-quarter-of-its-workforce/

Walt Disney Co. is preparing for job eliminations. These cuts will occur over the next few weeks. The move follows a streamlined management structure. Many layoffs are expected from marketing department consolidation. Disney faces declining revenues and smaller streaming profits.

Burbank, California

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-08/disney-plans-extensive-round-of-layoffs-in-coming-weeks

Emily Roxworthy, dean of USC's School of Dramatic Arts, agreed to meet with student protesters. Students held a five-hour sit-in regarding University-wide budget cuts and layoffs. These cuts reportedly led to over 500 hours of unpaid overtime for students. Students demand hiring more full-time staff for production roles. The dean and vice dean expressed eagerness to discuss student concerns.

Los Angeles, California

https://dailytrojan.com/2026/04/08/sda-dean-agrees-to-meet-with-student-protesters-over-layoffs/

California based employee, so not gonna interrupt anything while penalties rack up…

But still, I gave 4 weeks notice and helped hire my replacement. It’s kind of insane

Oracle will eliminate 654 jobs in the Bay Area. These cuts affect Redwood City, Santa Clara, and Pleasanton. 312 positions are being cut in Redwood City. The company notified affected workers by March 31. Layoffs are scheduled to occur around June 1.

Redwood City, California

https://www.siliconvalley.com/2026/04/06/economy-tech-jobs-oracle-layoff-ai-bay-area-web-santa-clara-pleasanton/

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board will discuss potential staff layoffs. This update is a key item at their April 9 meeting. Trustees previously voted to eliminate 51 full-time equivalent positions by July 1. Affected employees received notification by March 15. Final decisions are required by May 15.

Sonoma, California

https://www.sonomanews.com/2026/04/06/staff-layoffs-update-to-be-provided-at-sonoma-valley-unified-schooboard-meeting/

San Francisco city officials began 127 job terminations. Overall, 500 city positions are slated for elimination. Layoffs target current employees; open positions will also be removed. Mayor Lurie described the cuts as both painful and necessary. The upcoming budget document will reveal more.

San Francisco, California

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sf-mayor-begins-sending-out-layoff-notices-amid-plans-to-cut-500-jobs/

Meta plans to lay off around 200 employees. These cuts will impact its San Francisco Bay Area operations. Specifically, 124 roles in Burlingame and 74 in Sunnyvale are affected. The affected teams include sales, recruiting, and Reality Labs. This move is part of a wider workforce restructuring effort.

San Francisco Bay Area, California

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/meta-layoffs-facebook-parent-to-terminate-200-employees-in-san-francisco-bay-area-who-will-be-impacted/ar-AA20gkyN?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds