#california

What will Chevron do now that Trump is planning to restart ops offshore California?

KBR Services LLC is laying off 758 workers. These job cuts are at Fort Irwin, California. The company cited a decrease in customer work. Layoffs are scheduled to occur by May 6. KBR provides logistics and maintenance support for the military.

Fort Irwin, California

https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/layoffs-kbr-defense-contractor-22073260.php

Smaller Agile teams - This means more flattening of organization with high-level individual contributors oversee the team. So Directors/Snr Directors/VP's and SVP's will be high targets as mentioned in this forum earlier. Executives might be forced to take technical roles. Directors/Managers with minimal number of reports beware.

High cost centers like Bay area, East coast is going to be affected more. Expecting around 2500 -3500 people to be cut. India around 1500 - 3000 people. All the pending members in legacy products, FMW products working in California will be major targets.

Lots of low profile developers, freshers will be cut down to make Org lean and clean. Yes recent college grads might need to brush up their leetcode skills. Visa holders from Bay area better start looking around...

Overall expect something in 5000-8000 count. Get ready folks

Fresno Unified plans to cut at least 200 certificated and classified staff positions. District officials, however, expect almost no employees to lose their jobs. Impacted staff will have options to bump down or move to alternative roles. The district faces an $88.82 million deficit this year. A union leader suggests using $81 million in discretionary funds, but the CFO states these funds are already committed.

https://fresnoland.org/2026/03/10/fresno-unified-layoffs-4/

The school district in Berkeley issued 351 preliminary notices. This action stems from an anticipated budget shortfall. Most affected staff are non-credentialed classified employees. California law requires these notices by March 15. Final decisions will occur after the state budget is finalized in June.

https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/03/10/busd-layoff-reassignment-preliminary-notices

A WARN was issued Jan 1 2026 for layoffs on March 16 2026 https://www.warntracker.com/?company=ukg

Probably be a sign for more layoffs in the coming week

A College Planning Council meeting addressed campus updates. Superintendent-president Erika Endrijonas announced upcoming faculty layoffs. Four to five positions in business services and IT will be affected. The college also plans to streamline its technology infrastructure. These IT changes are expected to save $72,000.

Santa Barbara, California

https://www.thechannels.org/news/2026/03/09/college-planning-council-discusses-faculty-layoffs-upcoming-it-changes/

Initial unemployment claims in California decreased last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. New jobless claims dropped to 42,065 for the week ending February 28. This figure was lower than the 42,563 reported the previous week. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims held steady at 213,000.

https://www.redding.com/story/news/2026/03/08/unemployment-numbers/88998587007/

The Soquel Union Elementary School District board approved layoffs. Seventeen staff members were affected by this decision. The City of Soledad also opened a new facility. This facility provides transitional housing. It serves individuals from a Salinas River encampment.

https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-03-09/soledad-opens-transitional-housing-facility-soquel-school-board-approves-layoffs

Ferrara Candy Company will lay off workers at its Fairfield site. Sixty-nine employees will lose their positions. This action consolidates administrative services at an out-of-state headquarters. Layoffs will happen in phases from June through January 2027. Manufacturing, warehousing, and the Visit Center jobs remain unaffected.

Fairfield, CA

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/jelly-belly-plans-fairfield-layoffs/ar-AA1WOXBR?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

The Coachella Valley Unified School District board approved new employee layoffs. This decision will eliminate more than 80 positions. The plan targets $25.4 million in budget reductions. This ensures financial solvency over three years. These reductions affect both teaching and non-teaching staff.

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/education/2026/03/06/cvusd-board-layoffs-deficit-coachella-valley-unified/88989664007/

Six non-teaching employees in Upland schools received layoff notices. The Upland Unified School District board voted unanimously on February 24. This action is a contingency for budget planning. The layoffs are due to a lack of funds or work. Affected positions include a secretary, maintenance worker, groundskeeper, custodian, and IT technician.

Upland, California

https://www.dailybulletin.com/2026/03/07/6-layoff-notices-okd-in-upland-schools/

Sacramento City Unified is considering approximately 380 additional layoffs. These cuts primarily target non-teaching staff and central office employees. The school board will vote on the proposed layoffs at an upcoming meeting. The district faces a significant $113 million budget deficit. This follows a previous approval to eliminate over 400 positions.

https://www.abridged.org/news/sacramento-city-unified-400-more-layoffs/

Supernal, Hyundai's eVTOL subsidiary, announced significant layoffs. The company cut 296 jobs on February 27. This decision highlights ongoing challenges in the advanced air mobility sector. Supernal is not yet ready to bring its product to market. A small team of 70 to 80 employees remains to maintain essential operations.

https://www.el-balad.com/6866550

Alameda Health System deferred major layoffs planned for March 9. County officials voted to delay the cuts and form a working group. The system planned to lay off nearly 250 employees due to federal funding cuts. These cuts include historic reductions to Medicaid payments. The working group will address the system's fiscal imbalance.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/health/article/alameda-health-system-layoffs-delayed-21953564.php

The district plans to cut over 200 jobs. Preliminary layoff notices will soon go out. Exactly 221 positions are slated for elimination. The proposed cuts could save $19 million. The board approved moving forward with these initial reductions.

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/sdusd-layoff-preliminary-notices/

San Francisco aims to reduce $400 million in annual spending. Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes eliminating at least 500 city positions. This action addresses a significant budget deficit. City departments must submit new staffing plans by March 12. The specific departments affected by cuts are not yet clear.

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/lurie-calls-for-hundreds-of-city-job-cuts-in-effort-to-close-budget-deficit/

Poway Unified School District trustees approved staff changes on February 26. Two employees received layoff notices. Seven certificated and three classified staff members were reassigned. Early retirement incentives were also approved. These measures address budget cuts and declining student enrollment.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/03/01/poway-unified-trustees-approve-two-layoff-notices-and-offer-early-retirement-incentives/

Wescom Financial is planning 72 permanent layoffs. These job cuts will be effective April 21, 2026. California WARN records confirm this information. The layoffs are spread across 18 company locations. Anaheim will see the largest single-site impact.

https://www.cutoday.info/Fresh-Today/Wescom-Financial-Slates-72-Layoffs-State-Records-Show

The San Marcos Unified School District board considered staff reductions. The district faces a $10 to $11 million budget deficit next year. A proposal to reduce elementary school librarians' hours was blocked. However, layoff notices were approved for about 17 teachers, social workers, and counselors. District leaders anticipate further cuts in the coming years due to declining enrollment and rising costs.

https://www.kpbs.org/news/education/2026/02/27/san-marcos-school-board-considers-layoffs-amid-falling-enrollment-higher-costs

First Brands Group is closing its western distribution center. This facility is located in Patterson, California. The closure will affect 98 workers. Layoffs are scheduled for April 4 and April 30. This action follows fraud accusations against the company's founder.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/98-workers-stanislaus-county-face-020213695.html

First Brands Group will close its western distribution center in Patterson. This closure will result in 98 job losses for workers. Ninety-one employees will be laid off on April 4. The remaining seven employees will lose their jobs on April 30. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last September amid fraud accusations against former executives.

https://www.kcra.com/article/stanislaus-county-layoff-first-brands-group-closes-facility-patterson/70563533

California's wine industry is experiencing significant economic and market pressures. U.S. wine revenue and production both declined in 2025. Factors include changing consumer preferences, overproduction, and trade barriers. Several wineries and related businesses have announced closures or layoffs. Constellation Brands and Gallo are among the companies affected by these industry shifts.

https://patch.com/california/healdsburg/why-layoffs-are-spreading-california-wine-country

eBay announced global workforce reductions affecting 800 employees. About 271 Bay Area workers are impacted by these cuts. This includes 243 employees at its San Jose headquarters. An additional 28 workers in San Francisco are also affected. The company stated these layoffs align with strategic priorities.

https://patch.com/california/concord-ca/mass-layoffs-begin-these-major-bay-area-companies

The Alvord Unified School District Board approved layoffs for up to 123 employees. This decision was made on February 12 to reduce spending. The district cited a steady decline in student enrollment over the past decade. Up to 101 teacher positions and 22 classified positions will be cut. These actions aim to ensure long-term financial stability for the district.

https://riversiderecord.org/alvord-unified-approves-layoffs-citing-decreased-enrollment-budget-instability/

The WCCUSD school board approved significant job and program cuts. These reductions aim to address the district's $127.2 million deficit. Approximately 300 full-time equivalent positions are affected. Positions include teachers, administrators, groundskeepers, and the JROTC program. The cuts are projected to save $87 million for the district.

https://richmondside.org/2026/02/27/wccusd-school-board-approves-hundreds-of-job-cuts/

The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees unanimously approved staff layoffs. This decision impacts 11 temporary certificated staff, 36 classified employees, and 70 certificated employees. The certificated layoffs include 51 classroom teaching positions. Superintendent Dr. Damon Wright cited fiscal responsibility for the reductions. Affected employees will receive notification by March 15.

https://www.svvoice.com/santa-clara-unified-layoffs-pass-unanimously/

Pasadena Unified's school board unanimously approved a plan. This plan finalizes layoffs for over 160 staff members. The district faces a $30 million budget deficit. These job reductions are necessary to balance the budget. Layoff notices will be sent to affected staff by mid-March.

https://laist.com/news/education/pasadena-unified-board-approves-layoffs

The Oakland Unified School District board approved significant layoffs. Over 400 positions could be affected by this decision. The district faces a large budget deficit. These cuts impact various staff, including counselors and nurses. Layoffs will begin next school year.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/oakland-school-board-approves-400-layoffs

Alum Rock district leaders are considering significant staff reductions. Up to 38 employees could face layoffs. This includes positions like school liaisons. The district faces an $8 million budget deficit. Declining enrollment and lost grant funding caused the shortfall.
San Jose, California

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/alum-rock-school-district-staff-layoffs/4043494/

The Manhattan Beach Unified School District faces a severe financial crisis. The school board will consider 31 employee layoffs. This crisis stems from a long-standing structural deficit and state funding disparities. The district projects significant deficits in upcoming years. Officials are exploring new parcel taxes and advocating for state funding changes.

https://easyreadernews.com/manhattan-beach-school-board-will-consider-31-layoffs-at-wednesdays-meeting/

Oakland Unified School District faces significant budget reductions. The district needs to cut nearly $103 million for the upcoming year. The OUSD board will vote on eliminating 421 positions and reducing 144 others. These job cuts primarily affect central office and support staff roles. Teachers and school closures are not part of the current proposal.

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/oakland-unified-budget-cuts-layoffs/4042765/

The San Ramon Valley school board has a crowded agenda for its upcoming meeting. Trustees will consider affirming planned layoffs for both educators and classified staff. These reductions are due to the district’s current budget difficulties. The board will also review revisions to the district's grading and assessment policy. Additionally, community polling results for a potential new general obligation bond will be shared. Other topics include immigration enforcement response and categorizing the district headquarters as surplus property.

https://www.danvillesanramon.com/education/2026/02/24/srvusd-board-to-discuss-grading-policy-staff-layoffs-bond-polling/

TrueCar today reduced its staff by 30%. This action follows the company's recent privatization. Founder Scott Painter led a $227 million acquisition of the company. Painter also rejoined TrueCar as its chief executive. New leadership reevaluated operations, leading to these layoffs.

https://www.autofinancenews.net/allposts/risk-management/truecar-lays-off-30-of-staff-amid-reorganization/

Jackson Family Wines closed its Carneros Hill Winery. This action resulted in 13 employee layoffs. The company stated the facility was underutilized. Operations were consolidated due to this. This marks the fourth major California wine company layoff this year.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/wine/article/jackson-family-wines-layoffs-21938811.php

C3.ai announced job reductions at its headquarters. A WARN document detailed 71 impacted employees. The layoffs impacted data science and engineering staff. The company seeks a turnaround amid financial challenges. Its revenue and stock value have both fallen.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/c3-ai-layoffs-21939617.php

The San Juan Unified School District board will discuss eliminating up to 320 full-time positions. The meeting will take place in Carmichael on Tuesday. The potential cuts are due to budget concerns. Positions include counselors, teachers, and instructional assistants. Some affected roles were funded by expired COVID-19 grants.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article314777097.html

Jelly Belly will lay off 69 employees at its Fairfield operations. These layoffs begin in June and affect corporate-commercial operations. Roles in accounting, sales, marketing, and purchasing will be cut. Manufacturing, warehousing, and visitor center staff are not impacted. Layoffs will continue in sequences until January 2027.

https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article314806241.html

Lucid Motors is laying off hundreds of workers. The luxury electric vehicle maker announced a 12% reduction to its United States workforce. This decision aims to improve efficiency and achieve long-term growth. The company reported a net loss exceeding $1.8 billion in 2025's first nine months. Lucid Motors previously conducted significant layoffs in 2023 and 2024.

https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/lucid-carmaker-layoffs-21370100.php