California Resources Corporation

Hudson County reclaimed the facility formerly leased to the Hudson County Schools of Technology for the Community Resource Center (CRC), which closed on June 30 and ended the lease on July 1. The closure resulted in staff layoffs; sources in the article state the CRC previously had about 15 employees but now only seven or eight remaining former CRC workers are seeking employment. County officials say some laid-off employees have been interviewed by county departments, one has been hired by the county, and resumes have been or will be shared with Hudson County Community College if it applies for grant funds to provide similar services. The closure is tied to HCST budget deficits and a forensic audit that found multi-million dollar shortfalls and fiscal mismanagement, which HCST officials say prompted austerity measures including the CRC shutdown.

California Resources Corporation (Ming) has announced plans to lay off 56 workers in Bakersfield following its acquisition of Berry. This decision reflects the company's restructuring efforts post-acquisition. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and integrate the newly acquired assets. Specific details regarding the timeline for these layoffs have not been disclosed, but the company is moving forward with the workforce reduction as part of its operational adjustments.