California layoffs
Layoffs, WARN notices, and workforce reductions in California, compiled from official state filings, news reports, and community submissions.
Quick answer
How many layoffs has California had?
LayoffTalk is tracking 5,854 occurred layoff events in California across 2,037 companies, including 313,345 jobs cut in state WARN filings. A further 618 events are known from news coverage, where headcounts are reported rather than filed. It also tracks 296 upcoming events, with 7,933 jobs in filings not yet in effect. The most recent occurred event was on Aug 24, 2026.
OCCURRED EVENTS
5,854
UPCOMING EVENTS
296
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
313,345
COMPANIES
2,037
LAST EVENT
Aug 24, 2026
Companies with the most layoffs in California
Recent and upcoming layoffs in California
SHOWING 801–850 OF 6,366—Quixote Studio Services to Wind Down Soundstage Operations in LAPLANNEDLos Angeles, CA, CA · News—May 16, 2026BILL Operations Announces Layoffs Amid Profitability ChallengesSan Jose, California, USA, CA · News—May 16, 2026Quixote Studios Lays Off 70 Employees in Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA, CA · News70May 15, 2026Regional Center of the East Bay Announces Layoffs Amid Financial ChallengesEast Bay, California, CA · News—May 15, 2026Endologix LLCMilpitas, CA · WARN notice6May 15, 2026Gossamer Bio, Inc.San Diego, CA · WARN notice65May 15, 2026Cloudfare, Inc.San Francisco, CA · WARN notice224—Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling to Close California Plant Amid Declining Soda DemandPLANNEDCalifornia, USA, CA · News—May 15, 2026Cloudflare, Inc.San Francisco, CA · WARN notice224May 14, 2026Block to Cut Nearly Half of Its Workforce Amid AI AdvancementsSan Francisco, California, USA, CA · News—May 14, 2026F10 Oceanside LLCN Myers St Oceanside, CA · WARN notice58May 14, 2026Cisco Systems, Inc. Cuts Jobs Amid AI-Focused RestructuringSan Jose, California, USA, CA · News—May 14, 2026Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Shutters Historic California Plant After 114 YearsCalifornia, USA, CA · News—May 13, 2026Gilead Sciences Announces Major Job Cuts in Bay AreaFoster City, California, USA, CA · News——Medtronic to Close California Site Amid RestructuringPLANNEDCalifornia, USA, CA · News——Five Guys to Close 14 U.S. Locations Amid Cost PressuresPLANNEDCalifornia, USA, CA · News—May 12, 2026Epic Games Announces Layoffs in California OfficesSan Diego, California, CA · News—May 12, 2026Five Guys Operations to Close Four Locations in California Due to Financial StrugglesCalifornia, USA, CA · News—May 11, 2026Westside Equipment Co. (OXBO)Fink Road Crows Landing, CA · WARN notice2May 11, 2026GEODIS Logistics to Lay Off 238 Employees at San Bernardino County WarehouseSan Bernardino County, California, CA · News238May 11, 2026Cloudflare CEO Discusses Layoffs Amid AI TransitionSan Francisco, CA, CA · News—May 10, 2026Union of Pan Asian Communities (Neighborhood Enterprise Center)University Avenue San Diego, CA · WARN notice16May 9, 2026Five Guys Closes Four California Stores, Resulting in 55 Job CutsCalifornia, USA, CA · News55May 8, 2026Mojave Food CorporationSlauson Ave Commerce, CA · WARN notice86May 8, 2026Block Experiences Significant Job Cuts Following Earnings ReportSan Francisco, CA, CA · News—May 7, 2026Sky Chefs' Customer Service CenterUnit F Ontario, CA · WARN notice14—Block to Lay Off 200 EmployeesPLANNEDSan Francisco, California, USA, CA · News—May 7, 2026Live Nation Entertainment Faces Job Cuts Amid Antitrust TrialLos Angeles, California, USA, CA · News—May 6, 2026Saks & Company LLCCanoga Park, CA · WARN notice97May 6, 2026Saks & Company LLCBristol Street Costa Mesa, CA · WARN notice76May 6, 2026Saks & Company LLCEl Paseo Palm Desert, CA · WARN notice58May 6, 2026KBR Services LLCLangford Lake Road Fort Irwin, CA · WARN notice758May 6, 2026Endologix LLCMilpitas, CA · WARN notice23May 6, 2026American Eagle Flights (Santa Maria Airport)Santa Maria, CA · WARN notice20May 6, 2026Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Layoffs Amid Strategic RefocusCulver City, California, USA, CA · News300—California Academy of Sciences Plans Upcoming Layoffs Amid Employee ResistancePLANNEDSan Francisco, California, CA · News—May 6, 2026Gilead Sciences to Cut Over 100 Jobs in Bay AreaBay Area, California, CA · News100May 6, 2026Gilead Sciences Announces Another Round of Layoffs in Bay AreaFoster City, California, USA, CA · News—May 5, 2026USC Lays Off Over 900 Employees Amid Fiscal CrisisLos Angeles, California, CA · News900May 4, 2026eBay Cuts Jobs in Bay Area Amid Acquisition FocusSan Francisco, CA, CA · News—May 4, 2026Liberty Dental Plan CorporationTustin, CA · WARN notice16May 4, 2026Ample Joy Health Agency Lays Off 100 Employees in Corona After Contract TerminationCorona, California, CA · News100May 2, 2026Wells FargoMarket Street San Francisco, CA · WARN notice6May 2, 2026Snap Inc. Announces 1,000 Job Cuts for Cost SavingsLos Angeles, California, USA, CA · News1,000May 2, 2026Ferrara Candy Company to Lay Off 69 Employees at California HeadquartersCalifornia, USA, CA · News69May 1, 2026Disney Faces Backlash After Mass Layoffs in Marvel DivisionBurbank, California, USA, CA · News—May 1, 2026Tony's Fine FoodsDay St Moreno Valley, CA · WARN notice24May 1, 2026Lumileds LLCTrimble Road San Jose, CA · WARN notice24May 1, 2026Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc.Yosemite Boulevard Modesto, CA · WARN notice21May 1, 2026RaytheonE El Segundo Blvd El Segundo, CA · WARN notice55