#california

Monarch Tractor, an agricultural tech startup, faces an uncertain future. The company recently laid off nearly all its remaining staff. Its Livermore, California headquarters has been vacated and equipment auctioned. Monarch Tractor developed the MK-V, an electric autonomous smart tractor. The company had raised over $200 million and was valued highly less than two years ago.

Livermore, California

https://igrownews.com/monarch-tractor-news/

Several Santa Cruz County school districts approved significant layoffs this year. These cuts aim to maintain long-term financial stability. Declining enrollment and reduced state and federal funding caused these measures. Pajaro Valley Unified, Soquel Union Elementary, Live Oak, and Scotts Valley Unified districts implemented reductions. Santa Cruz City Schools also approved layoffs for support positions.

https://lookouexample.com/the-santa-cruz-county-school-districts-that-approved-layoffs-this-year/story

E. & J. Gallo Winery acquired Four Roses bourbon in a significant industry move. The deal is reportedly valued at up to $775 million. This acquisition follows recent layoffs and facility closures by the Modesto-based company. Gallo aims to diversify its portfolio as American wine consumption declines. The bourbon brand was purchased from Japanese firm Kirin Holdings.

Modesto, California

https://nypost.com/2026/04/05/business/california-winery-gallo-finalizes-purchase-of-four-roses-bourbon/

Sonos laid off marketing staff as part of an organizational restructuring. Chief Marketing Officer Colleen DeCourcy is leading these changes. The company aims to simplify operations and reduce overlap. This move also seeks to improve execution speed across teams. The restructuring focuses on a unified brand-led approach.

https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/sonos-layoffs-2026-the-audio-technology-brand-has-cut-jobs-from-marketing-team-over-restructuring-article-13880860.html

Forever 21's U.S. operating unit is preparing for significant layoffs. Its Los Angeles headquarters will also shut down. Over 350 staff members are expected to lose their jobs starting mid-April. The company is exploring strategic options and cost reduction measures. This follows its exclusion from the new Catalyst Brands venture and past bankruptcy.

Los Angeles, California

https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/industry-news/forever-21-350-layoffs-closure-los-angeles-headquarter-store-closings-1238848593/

packed it up and move to either St Louis Missouri, Chicago Illinois, Detroit Michigan Memphis Tennessee Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Baltimore Maryland or Washington DC

Several Sacramento firms announced recent job cuts. These layoffs affect 185 workers across various sectors. DASH Industries, a ca--abis firm, is closing and cutting 80 jobs. Sentinel Transportation and John Adams Academy also reduced staff. Regional layoffs this fiscal year have surpassed last year's total.

Sacramento, California

https://www.abridged.org/news/three-sacramento-companies-lay-off-nearly-200-workers/

VP said there will be 6 stores closing in the CA region this year. Came down on last STL call. Looking at 3 in the greater LA area, 1 in San Diego and two in northern California. Going to be cutting the stores with the lowest sales volume because they're not meeting sales projections and they're running above cost for labor.

Oracle implemented job cuts. Dozens of software development roles were eliminated. These reductions took place in the Bay Area. The company cited a mass global restructuring. Specific details beyond this remain unstated.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2026/04/02/oracle-pleasanton-layoffs.html

Are now taking every walk-in with the hopes up selling their ONE credit card for the month. It’s outrageous.

Pixelberry Studios reportedly reduced its workforce. This marks the second workforce reduction in two years. Some staff members reported this as their third reduction. Series Entertainment owns the studio. The total number of job losses is unconfirmed.

https://www.pocketgamer.biz/pixelberry-studios-reportedly-lays-off-staff-in-another-round-of-workforce-reductions/

State holiday in California.

Here is to less layoffs this week.

Here in California we were just notified we are going to RTM roles. We need to reapply for our jobs. Happening at start of quarter 3

California public schools face significant financial struggles. Districts across the state, including the Bay Area, are struggling to stay afloat. Santa Rosa’s school district may lay off hundreds of teachers. It is also considering closing a quarter of its campuses. Oakland schools also face potential financial insolvency.

Santa Rosa, California

https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101913422/campus-closures-and-teacher-layoffs-bay-area-public-schools-in-crisis

Mattel announced layoffs affecting 65 employees at its headquarters. These job cuts are effective May 22. The company is restructuring roles to optimize operations and realign its model. This follows lackluster 2025 economic performance and declining shares. Mattel is shifting focus toward digital games and entertainment partnerships.

El Segundo, CA

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mattel-goes-another-round-layoffs-182323684.html

The Education Management Team is manipulating instructor time clock punches in order to turn a buck! Who do we speak with about this? They are manipulating overtime hours and making them disappear. I know HR is in it for the company and can’t be trusted.
Needing advice!! Help!! This place is toxic!

Albertsons is closing several store locations as part of a restructuring. This includes two stores in Tarrant County, Texas, affecting 138 employees. Additional closures are occurring in Washington D.C. and California. Overall, 295 jobs are being eliminated across these sites. The grocery retailer is investing in digital sales and technology for growth.

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/87-old-retail-grocery-giant-020300245.html

Sony has shut down its first-party studio, Dark Outlaw Games. The Los Angeles-based team was founded in 2024 by Jason Blundell. This decision resulted in approximately 50 workforce reductions. The studio was working on an unannounced project in early development. This closure marks Sony's second PlayStation Studios shutdown in two months.

https://respawn.outlookindia.com/amp/story/gaming/gaming-news/sony-shuts-down-dark-outlaw-games-approximately-50-jobs-impacted

Redlands Unified School District issued preliminary layoff notices to 60 employees. This action is part of ongoing budget reductions. The affected staff include teachers, support staff, and administrators. Many positions are student-facing, such as counselors and nurses. Final decisions on these layoffs are expected in May.

https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/redlands-unified-issues-layoff-notices-to-60-employees/

Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) is laying off approximately 150 employees. These cuts include teachers, counselors, and all mental health clinicians. The district faces an ailing budget, declining enrollment, and rising costs. The Board of Trustees approved the layoffs in December 2025. Some layoff notices may be rescinded due to early retirement incentives.

Watsonville, California

https://santacruzlocal.org/2026/03/25/youre-not-able-to-just-close-your-door-and-teach-pvusd-employees-get-layoff-notices/

Summit Funding is laying off 163 employees. These layoffs are effective May 17. The reason for these terminations is the company's pending sale to CrossCountry Mortgage. Affected staff may receive separate job offers from the purchasing entity. Summit Funding's Sacramento headquarters will not close.

Sacramento, California

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/summit-warn-notice-layoffs/

With sites shuttering, starting to wonder if Palo Alto will be scaled back again, to house just upper management… WFRing the remaining ICs there.

The Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) reviewed its second interim financial report. Teachers and librarians attended the meeting to discuss potential layoffs at Plumas Unified School District (PUSD). PCOE officials stated they cannot directly fund PUSD layoffs. However, PCOE could provide a temporary transfer loan to PUSD. One board member voted against approving the report due to ongoing layoff concerns.

Quincy, California

https://www.sierradailynews.com/local/plumas-county-education-officials-review-second-interim-financial-reports-amid-layoff-concerns/

Sunol Glen Unified School District faced employee layoffs. Initially, four staff members were slated for dismissal. The school board voted to save a preschool teacher and a childcare worker. An art teacher's position was reduced to part-time. A health support specialist and a noon duty supervisor remain at risk.

Sunol, California

https://tricityvoice.com/small-school-district-affected-by-layoffs/

You would be smart to quit your Oracle job in California and move to find a job in either St Louis Missouri, Detroit Michigan or Cook County Illinois which is Chicago. Gas in all three cities is cheaper but you’re going to have to dodge all the bustin caps going along with the natives. As far as schools go, forget it.

Eighty-five workers are affected by job cuts. These cuts are at the San Jose headquarters. Dozens more workers are affected across the Bay Area. Layoffs will occur in two separate rounds. This is tied to a banking platform conversion.

San Jose, California

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/03/20/citizens-business-bank-layoffs-heritage-san-jose.html

Gustine Unified School District trustees approved layoffs. Seven expanded learning program positions were eliminated. These include five paraprofessional and two leader roles. The district has faced declining enrollment since 2020-21. Other California school districts also face similar staff reductions.

Gustine, California

https://www.westsideconnect.com/news/education/gusd-authorizes-layoffs-of-seven-elop-positions/

Starz recently reduced its employee count. Seven percent of its staff was affected. This action occurred 10 months after its Lionsgate separation. Starz prioritizes financial profitability and cash generation. Starz also cut 10% of its workforce in 2023.

https://deadline.com/2026/03/starz-layoffs-post-separation-lionsgate-1236761926/

Pajaro Valley Unified School District plans school closures and consolidations. This multiyear effort addresses ongoing enrollment declines and financial uncertainty. An advisory group will develop recommendations by November for the board. The district recently approved $15 million in layoffs affecting 160 jobs. Teachers remain frustrated over layoffs and proposed benefit cuts.

Watsonville, California

https://lookouexample.com/despite-budget-improvements-after-layoffs-pajaro-valley-unified-school-district-to-look-at-closing-some-schools/story

Alameda Health System faces a nearly $91.7 million budget deficit. This led to a plan for nearly 200 layoffs and program cuts. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to review the plan. A working group will seek alternatives to the proposed layoffs. Anticipated federal Medicaid funding reductions contribute to the financial concerns.

Alameda, California

https://www.independentnews.com/news/regional_and_ca/tri-valley-spared-in-proposed-health-system-layoff-plan/article_9f2a9087-d894-45a1-909b-4323b1f4d71c.html

Bay Area school districts face significant budget deficits. Many districts are announcing layoffs and school closures. This occurs despite record state education funding increases. Declining student enrollment is the primary cause of these financial pressures. State funding is based on average daily attendance, reducing district revenue.

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/03/19/bay-area-school-cuts-layoffs-closures/amp/

Blue Shield of California, a nonprofit health insurance company, has announced permanent layoffs. These job cuts affect 69 employees across several California locations. The impacted counties include Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Joaquin, Shasta, and El Dorado. The largest number of affected employees, 17, are in San Joaquin County. Notice for these layoffs was issued on March 13, 2026, with the effective date set for April 8, 2026.

https://www.edhat.com/california/news/california-based-health-insurance-company-to-layoff-69-employees-across-multiple-locations/

Crystal Dynamics recently laid off 20 employees from its workforce. This reduction included both developers and operations team members. The studio explained it analyzes its structure as games advance development stages. This marks the fourth round of layoffs for the company since March 2025. The studio confirmed these cuts will not impact Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis or Tomb Raider: Catalyst.

https://wnhub.io/news/hr/item-50363

Gossamer Bio announced poor results from a key study. The San Diego company's stock value dropped by 78%. Gossamer Bio is now laying off 77 workers. This cut reduces its workforce by 48%. The company aims to conserve cash and plans to meet with the FDA.

San Diego, California

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/gossamer-bio-layoffs-22084095.php

Atlassian, an Australian tech company, is laying off 252 workers in California. This is part of a larger 1,600-worker reduction, representing 10% of its staff. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes stated the cuts fund investment in artificial intelligence and sales. Most affected California employees were remote workers. The company offered extensive severance packages to those impacted.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/ceo-apology-atlassian-layoffs-22082045.php

Vistagen Therapeutics announced a roughly 20% workforce reduction on March 5, 2026, to cut costs and prioritize resources for its social anxiety nasal spray, fasedienol. This restructuring aims to extend the company’s cash runway while advancing its ongoing pipeline, specifically the PALISADE-4 Phase 3 trial.

https://uk.investing.com/news/sec-filings/vistagen-therapeutics-reduces-workforce-by-20-percent-to-manage-costs-93CH-4552464

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced staff layoffs. This action comes amidst a significant budget shortfall. The district faces an $877 million deficit. These layoffs are a direct result of the financial challenges. The district is addressing its budget imbalance.

Los Angeles, California

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/news/local/lausd-issues-staff-layoffs-amid-877m-budget-shortfall/3861863/

City College's Board of Trustees took no action on proposed staff layoffs. Four classified IT department staff faced potential layoffs. Faculty and staff criticized the layoffs and superintendent's pay raises. The CSEA union had not reviewed the layoff data. The tie vote means negotiations will now proceed.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.thechannels.org/news/2026/03/16/board-of-trustees-take-no-action-on-classified-staff-layoffs-after-3-3-vote/

San Diego Unified School District faces significant staff reductions. More than 200 positions are currently at risk of elimination. These roles include cafeteria workers, bus drivers, and teacher aides. The district aims to reassign half of the affected employees. Final layoff decisions must be made by May 15.

San Diego, California

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/hundreds-face-layoffs-san-diego-unified-school-district-cut-staff/3995669/

Another round of layoffs has happened. We’re in the California division. Anyone experiencing more layoffs this quarter?