Sony Pictures Entertainment has begun layoffs across its motion picture, television, and corporate offices. This move is part of a strategic refocus on growth-oriented strategies. The company aims to strengthen differentiated businesses and ROI... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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. ... — read more 

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... — read more 

State holiday in California. Here is to less layoffs this week.

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Layoffs are scheduled to begin soon. They will take place between May 29 and June 12. Senior employees have specific transfer rights. These employees hold union membership. They can transfer to other stores nearby. ... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Fresno Unified employees voiced concerns about proposed layoffs. They claim the district has hundreds of millions in funds to prevent job cuts. The Fresno Teachers Association cited $315 million, with $175 million unrestricted. District officials... — read more 

Synopsys recently laid off 55 employees. These job cuts occurred in Sunnyvale. This action follows a previous round of 175 eliminations in January. Both rounds are part of a larger workforce reduction plan. The company announced a 10% workforce... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Team Liquid recently experienced a new round of layoffs. This follows a previous workforce reduction seven months prior. At least five employees were impacted, according to social media posts. Affected roles included a creative coordinator and a... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

CSU Bakersfield management notified the California Faculty Association of potential layoffs. Campus leadership cited a projected budget shortfall for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Union members held a protest on March 16. They noted rising enrollment... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

Stanislaus County faces significant job losses from recent company closures. Del Monte Foods is closing its Modesto fruit cannery, impacting approximately 1,800 workers. Advanced Linen Service in Patterson laid off 89 employees following its sale... — read more 

United Teachers Los Angeles announced a strike. The strike is scheduled for April 14. Thousands of district teachers and staff rallied in Los Angeles. The union and LAUSD can still reach an agreement to avoid it. Layoffs and salary negotiations are... — read more 

The Oakland Unified School District plans staff reductions. The district currently faces high staff vacancies. Oakland educators and community allies oppose these cuts. The groups demand OUSD halt all staffing reductions. The district must invest in... — read more 

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... — read more 

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... — read more 

WME is conducting its first round of layoffs since the pandemic. The agency is eliminating 30 positions across various departments. This reduction impacts 3% of the total staff. Several talent agents are among those affected by the cuts. Elizabeth... — read more