Arts & Entertainment Layoffs in California
Tracking 831 arts & entertainment WARN Act layoff notices affecting 98,963 workers in California. Data from official state workforce agency filings, updated daily.
831
Total Notices
98,963
Workers Affected
15
Cities
15
Companies
Top Companies — Arts & Entertainment Layoffs in California
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Cinemark USA | 65 | 3,713 |
| Universal City Studios | 22 | 6,043 |
| Live Nation Entertainment | 21 | 1,167 |
| Walt Disney | 12 | 771 |
| Deluxe Entertainment Services Group | 12 | 455 |
| LTF Club Management | 11 | 2,189 |
| Blackhawk Country Club | 10 | 396 |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | 8 | 477 |
| Warner Music | 6 | 104 |
| GEP Administrative Services | 5 | 251 |
| Beachbody | 5 | 450 |
| San Diego Convention Center | 5 | 224 |
| PT Gaming | 5 | 413 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | 5 | 646 |
| Live Nation | 5 | 106 |
Arts & Entertainment Layoffs by City in California
| City | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 108 | 13,474 |
| San Francisco | 66 | 8,007 |
| San Diego | 51 | 12,129 |
| Burbank | 35 | 2,246 |
| Anaheim | 28 | 3,187 |
| Universal City | 26 | 6,724 |
| San Jose | 15 | 1,934 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 1,063 |
| Beverly Hills | 14 | 804 |
| Culver City | 12 | 1,402 |
| Santa Clara | 12 | 2,473 |
| Oakland | 12 | 1,873 |
| Danville | 12 | 423 |
| Irvine | 10 | 1,809 |
| Berkeley | 8 | 1,062 |
Latest Arts & Entertainment Layoff Notices in California
| Company | City | Employees | Type | Notice Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney | Los Angeles | 53 | - | 2026-04-16 |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | Culver City | 9 | - | 2026-04-08 |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | Culver City | 7 | - | 2026-04-08 |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | Culver City | 6 | - | 2026-04-08 |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment | Culver City | 111 | - | 2026-04-08 |
| Consolidated Entertainment | San Diego | 63 | - | 2026-04-01 |
| Consolidate Entertainment | San Diego | 63 | - | 2026-04-01 |
| Safari West | Santa Rosa | 134 | - | 2026-02-23 |
| IPIC Theaters | Los Angeles | 91 | - | 2026-02-02 |
| IPIC Theaters | Los Angeles | 103 | - | 2026-02-02 |
| Warner Music | Los Angeles | 5 | Layoff | 2025-12-18 |
| Warner Music | Los Angeles | 2 | - | 2025-10-30 |
| Warner Music | Los Angeles | 3 | Layoff | 2025-10-14 |
| Warner Music | Los Angeles | 32 | Layoff | 2025-10-14 |
| North State Public Radio | Chico | 12 | Layoff | 2025-10-09 |
| Paramount Global | Los Angeles | 49 | - | 2025-10-03 |
| Paramount Global | Los Angeles | 65 | - | 2025-10-03 |
| GEP Administrative Services | Los Angeles | 61 | - | 2025-09-26 |
| Warner Music | Los Angeles | 6 | - | 2025-09-26 |
| IPG DXTRA Entertainment | Los Angeles | 108 | - | 2025-09-17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many arts & entertainment layoffs have occurred in California?
There have been 831 arts & entertainment WARN Act layoff notices in California, affecting 98,963 workers.
Which arts & entertainment companies have had the most layoffs in California?
The top companies are: Cinemark USA, Universal City Studios, Live Nation Entertainment, Walt Disney, Deluxe Entertainment Services Group.
What cities in California have the most arts & entertainment layoffs?
The most affected cities are: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Burbank, Anaheim.
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