Rivian Automotive Inc. is launching its R2 SUV deliveries. The company expanded its AT&T 5G partnership for the R2 platform. A new ChargeScape deal integrates Rivian EVs into managed-charging programs. Rivian recently laid off hundreds of service and... — read more 

Artificial intelligence is significantly reducing animation production costs. Filmmakers report cost cuts of up to 90% using AI tools. This technology replaces entire staffing layers in production workflows. Los Angeles County's motion picture sector... — read more 

Job reductions in the Bay Area tech sector are increasing in 2026. Over 10,000 tech positions have been eliminated this year. The current total greatly exceeds last year's figures. Economists connect these reductions to a wider industry change... — read more 

Equip Health reduced its staff by approximately four percent. The digital eating-disorder treatment startup informed employees this week. A company representative cited current market dynamics for the decision. The company seeks to streamline... — read more 

Sonos recently implemented a new round of workforce reductions. The company cut 3% of its staff across several teams. Affected departments included user experience, product, and design. This follows an earlier round of layoffs in April. Sonos aims to... — read more 

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iHeartMedia conducted a national round of layoffs on June 26. This included the last local radio personalities at Riverside's 99.1 KGGI. Evelyn Erives, Garrison King, and Nick Nack were among those cut. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring... — read more 

The Vallejo City Council voted to eliminate 44 vacant city jobs. At least 10 current city workers will also face layoffs by 2027. These actions aim to save the city at least $6.4 million. The city faces a $31.8 million deficit and flatlined general... — read more 

Cisco Systems will lay off 471 employees across its Bay Area offices. These job cuts affect locations in San Jose, Milpitas, and San Francisco. The layoffs are scheduled to become effective on July 13. New Worker Adjustment and Retraining... — read more 

California introduced a new tool on Thursday. It serves as an early warning system for AI-driven job loss. The "California AI-Unemployment Tracker" links AI exposure to unemployment claims. This system monitors for labor market disruption in real... — read more 

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Berkeley officials passed a new two-year financial blueprint. It aims to resolve a budget gap of $30 million. This involves cutting services and laying off staff members. Nine fire department positions, however, were preserved. A November ballot... — read more 

Elastic, a data-search company, plans to lay off approximately 281 workers. This decision aims to reduce operational complexity. Executives cite AI automation as a key factor. The company still expects net headcount growth. This growth is projected... — read more 

Los Angeles County released a report on the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The report estimates 2,495 local positions could be affected. This figure identifies roles exposed to consolidation, not a layoff forecast. The combined... — read more 

Vine Hospitality, a Bay Area restaurant group, is closing all its eateries. This sudden shutdown affects seven locations across the region. Brands like LB Steak and Left Bank Brasserie are ceasing operations. The closures result in 365 employees... — read more 

The California Faculty Association contests the California State University system's use of artificial intelligence. The union aims to protect faculty jobs from being replaced by generative AI tools. They are backing legislation that would prevent... — read more 

Sangamo Therapeutics announced 52 job eliminations. The company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. These layoffs are a direct result of the bankruptcy filing. A total of 52 positions were affected by this decision. The company is undergoing... — read more 

Walmart is implementing workforce changes within its organization. This action affects 306 employees located in Sunnyvale. These employees will either be laid off or relocated. The changes specifically impact the Global Tech, Product and Design... — read more 

TrueCar cut 30% of its workforce today. This action followed the company going private last month. Founder Scott Painter led the $227 million acquisition. He also rejoined TrueCar as chief executive. New leadership reevaluated operations before these... — read more 

Lucid Group plans to reduce its workforce by 18%. This reduction includes full-time employees, contractors, and hourly production workers. The company aims to streamline its structure and optimize operating expenses. Lucid also eliminated a... — read more 

Ubisoft filed a California WARN notice. This notice confirmed 93 roles were impacted. The layoffs occurred at its San Francisco location. Such reductions can disrupt production schedules and team continuity. This event reflects ongoing volatility in... — read more 

PlayerUnknown Productions announced staff layoffs. The company could not obtain sufficient funding. Brendan Greene cited the tough industry climate for the reductions. The team will continue developing its new game, MELBA. Their first game, Prologue... — read more 

SmartAsset, a financial technology company, released a new report. The report identified America's newest boomtowns nationwide. SmartAsset assessed over 400 cities based on economic output, housing, and labor force growth. Four California cities were... — read more 

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order last month. This order directs state agencies to study AI's impact on work. California aims to prepare its workforce for potential disruption. Data collection and employment trend monitoring are... — read more 

Entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs. Most layoffs are expected in its marketing division. These job cuts were initiated before March. They will impact less than one percent of the company's total workforce. A newly... — read more 

Kabam is consolidating its Los Angeles office. This action has resulted in an unknown number of layoffs. A company spokesperson confirmed the office consolidation. They declined to comment on the specific job cuts. Kabam cited strategic priorities... — read more 

Electronic Arts has begun informing staff of layoffs. Industry analyst Destin Legarie reported the initial round may be small. More job cuts are anticipated across multiple divisions. This follows EA's recent $55 billion acquisition by an investor... — read more 

Universal Studio Group is merging UCP and Universal International Studios. Beatrice Springborn will lead the new Universal Global Television. This restructuring eliminates 22 positions across NBCUniversal's TV operations. Jennifer Gwartz, Marc Velez... — read more 

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling will permanently close its Ventura distribution center. This closure is scheduled for July 10. The decision impacts 85 employees. The company cited declining soda demand as the reason. This facility had operated in Ventura... — read more 

Credit Karma is laying off 117 employees. These job cuts are tied to its Oakland, California office. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring by parent company Intuit. Intuit plans to cut 3,000 global jobs, focusing on AI and leaner... — read more 

California Academy of Sciences employees rallied at San Francisco City Hall. They called for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to audit the Academy's finances. This action followed recent layoffs affecting at least 38 union members. Management... — read more 

The Oakland City Council approved mid-cycle amendments to its $4 billion budget. The revised plan includes no layoffs for city employees. Key investments target affordable housing, homeless services, and public safety. The budget also focuses on... — read more 

Software company ServiceNow announced layoffs affecting 63 workers in its San Diego office. This action contradicts CEO Bill McDermott's earlier pledge to maintain a steady headcount. Dozens more employees across California were also impacted. Many... — read more 

California Academy of Sciences employees rallied at San Francisco City Hall. They called for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to audit the Academy’s finances. This follows several rounds of layoffs over the last six years. The most recent... — read more 

ServiceNow recently laid off hundreds of employees. This organizational restructuring aligns talent with its AI focus. A source confirmed a three-figure number of roles were eliminated. Affected functions included sales and product marketing. The... — read more 

Genentech initiated another round of layoffs affecting its workforce. Three Vice Presidents were among the casualties in this latest reduction. This action is part of a restructuring within the Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) group... — read more 

Intuit announced significant layoffs affecting 3,000 employees. This represents 17% of the company's global workforce. The company attributes these cuts to an AI pivot and restructuring efforts. Offices in Reno, Nevada, and Woodland Hills... — read more 

First Student Inc. is laying off 170 employees in Fresno County. This follows the end of its transportation contract with Fresno Unified School District. Zūm Services Inc. will now provide special education transportation for the district. Current... — read more 

Dozens of service workers at the Graduate Hotel in Palo Alto were suddenly laid off in April. Employees were initially informed that the hotel's ground-floor restaurant would be closing. However, the restaurant soon reopened, staffed by temporary... — read more 

Los Angeles city officials expect to avoid layoffs for 70 employees. These positions were slated for elimination in last year's budget. The City Administrative Officer recommended halting the layoff process. This occurs despite a projected $96.8... — read more