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San Diego Layoff Notices

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every WARN notice filed by employers in San Diego since July 2014: 1,060 notices and 100,450 workers, searchable and sorted newest first.

Every WARN notice filed with the California EDD since July 2014: 17,562 notices, 8,284 employers, 1,453,182 workers.

Layoff notices in San Diego at a glance

San Diego employers have filed 1,060 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 100,450 workers. The most recent notice is dated Oct 26, 2026. 258 of the notices show fewer than 60 days between notice and effective date outside the 2020 COVID window; the 60-day rule explains what that gap can mean for the workers involved. Since the EDD began reporting industry in 2026, the sectors filing most here are Professional Scientific and Technical Services (264 workers), Healthcare and Social Assistance (244 workers), Manufacturing (121 workers).

All notices, newest first

1,060 notices, 100,450 workers, page 10 of 11. Filter by year in the table below.

EmployerNotice dateEffectiveWorkersTypeDays notice
Qualcomm IncorporatedDec 6, 2018Feb 6, 2019125Layoff, type not stated62
DI Overnite, LLCNov 7, 2018Mar 8, 201965Layoff, permanent121
Phils BBQOct 22, 2018Jan 2, 2019118Closure, temporary72
La Jolla Pharmaceutical CompanyOct 18, 2018Dec 17, 2018166Layoff, permanent60
Jack in the Box Inc.Oct 22, 2018Jan 4, 201966Layoff, permanent74
CareFusion Resources, LLCOct 5, 2018Oct 12, 2018102Layoff, permanent7 under 60
Vital Therapies, Inc.Sep 19, 2018Sep 14, 201883Layoff, permanent5 days after effective date
Qualcomm IncorporatedSep 19, 2018Nov 20, 201894Layoff, type not stated62
Entegris, Inc.Sep 19, 2018Dec 31, 201816Closure, permanent103
CentralSquare TechnologiesSep 18, 2018Mar 15, 2019144Closure, permanent178
Renovate America, Inc.Sep 4, 2018Oct 30, 201883Layoff, permanent56 under 60
Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc.Aug 2, 2018Oct 3, 201852Layoff, permanent62
Allstate Insurance CompanyAug 28, 2018Oct 30, 201858Closure, permanent63
National Steel and Shipbuilding CompanyJul 30, 2018Sep 26, 20181,493Layoff, type not stated58 under 60
Banc of California, N.A.Jun 26, 2018Jun 26, 20182Layoff, permanent0 under 60
NPLApr 15, 2018Jun 15, 20181Closure, type not stated61
Qualcomm IncorporatedJun 12, 2018Aug 13, 201817Layoff, type not stated62
Continental Maritime of San Diego, Inc.Jun 1, 2018Aug 3, 2018235Layoff, permanent63
Soleil Communications, Inc. and ApolloMay 15, 2018Jul 16, 201888Closure, permanent62
RR DonnelleyMay 17, 2018Jul 16, 201849Closure, permanent60
Qualcomm IncorporatedMay 15, 2018Jul 18, 201844Layoff, type not stated64
Daybreak Game CompanyApr 26, 2018Jun 25, 201879Layoff, permanent60
IgnytaMay 1, 2018Jul 1, 201857Layoff, permanent61
Boyd Coffee CompanyApr 18, 2018Jun 21, 20181Closure, permanent64
Qualcomm IncorporatedApr 18, 2018Jun 19, 20181,231Layoff, type not stated62
KnuEdge, Inc.Mar 22, 2018May 25, 201830Closure, permanent64
Boyd Coffee CompanyMar 21, 2018May 23, 20183Closure, permanent63
Tyson Foods, Inc.Feb 15, 2018Apr 15, 2018401Closure, permanent59 under 60
Illumina, Inc.Feb 12, 2018Apr 13, 201855Layoff, type not stated60
EBuys, Inc., dba Shoe MetroFeb 5, 2018Apr 6, 201857Closure, permanent60
Tyson Foods, Inc.Jan 16, 2018Mar 16, 201879Layoff, permanent59 under 60
Scripps Health Administrative ServicesJan 9, 2018Mar 9, 201869Layoff, permanent59 under 60
Evolution Hospitality - serving Sheraton San JoseDec 15, 2017Feb 18, 201841Layoff, temporary65
Tyson Foods, Inc.Dec 13, 2017Feb 12, 201840Closure, permanent61
Dart NeuroScience, LLCDec 7, 2017Feb 9, 2018265Closure, permanent64
Northrop Grumman Corporation, AerospaceDec 6, 2017Feb 9, 201851Layoff, permanent65
Tyson Foods, Inc.Nov 15, 2017Jan 15, 201817Layoff, permanent61
Parker School UniformsNov 14, 2017Dec 31, 20173Closure, permanent47 under 60
Renovate America, Inc.Oct 30, 2017Dec 29, 2017100Layoff, permanent60
Tyson Foods, Inc.Nov 2, 2017Jan 2, 201853Layoff, permanent61
Scoobeez San DiegoSep 13, 2017Nov 9, 201794Closure, permanent57 under 60
PharMerica CorporationOct 23, 2017Dec 24, 20178Closure, permanent62
Sea World LLCOct 18, 2017Dec 17, 201779Layoff, permanent60
PIRCHOct 10, 2017Dec 9, 201778Closure, permanent60
KeHE Monterrey Provisions, LLCOct 4, 2017Dec 8, 201791Closure, permanent65
CareFusion Resources, LLCSep 25, 2017Oct 2, 201782Layoff, permanent7 under 60
Tower 23, Inc. JRDN RestaurantAug 30, 2017Nov 5, 201794Closure, temporary67
Molina Healthcare of California, Inc.Sep 14, 2017Nov 15, 20179Layoff, permanent62
Oracle America, Inc.Aug 31, 2017Oct 31, 201754Layoff, permanent61
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.Aug 16, 2017Oct 16, 201750Layoff, permanent61
Competitor Group, Inc.Jul 28, 2017Nov 15, 2017145Closure, permanent110
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair (SDSR)Jul 10, 2017Sep 5, 2017276Layoff, permanent57 under 60
SearsJun 22, 2017Sep 10, 201774Closure, permanent80
SearsJun 22, 2017Sep 10, 201712Closure, permanent80
Lucky Lady Casino and CardroomJun 29, 2017Aug 28, 201777Closure, permanent60
Hotel Managers Group (dba DoubleTree Hotel)Jun 8, 2017Aug 15, 201790Closure, permanent68
El Paso Communication Systems, Inc.Jun 5, 2017Aug 5, 20174Closure, permanent61
Renovate America, Inc.May 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017108Layoff, permanent61
Le Technology, Inc. d.b.a Le EcoMay 25, 2017Jul 23, 201795Closure, permanent59 under 60
Lockheed Martin Corporation Rotary &Nov 17, 2016May 12, 2017117Closure, permanent176
Vanguard Space Technologies, Inc.Mar 28, 2017Mar 28, 201753Closure, permanent0 under 60
bebe stores, Inc.Mar 24, 2017May 27, 201714Closure, permanent64
bebe stores, Inc.Mar 25, 2017May 27, 201710Closure, permanent63
bebe stores, Inc.Mar 25, 2017May 27, 20177Closure, permanent63
Coca-Cola RefreshmentsMar 17, 2017May 17, 2017102Layoff, permanent61
City National BankMar 1, 2017Feb 24, 20174Closure, permanent5 days after effective date
Quantum Health, Inc. d/b/a PromiseMar 1, 2017Apr 30, 2017257Closure, permanent60
LPL Financial LLCFeb 16, 2017Apr 21, 2017133Layoff, permanent64
Bay City Television, Inc.Jan 30, 2017Mar 31, 2017127Layoff, permanent60
Western Health ResourcesFeb 1, 2017Apr 3, 201752Closure, type not stated61
San Diego Sportservice, Inc.Jan 24, 2017Mar 31, 20171,130Closure, permanent66
National Steel and Shipbuilding CompanyOct 21, 2016Jan 9, 2017844Layoff, permanent80
Macy's IncJan 4, 2017Mar 6, 2017193Closure, permanent61
OneRoof Energy, Inc.Dec 20, 2016Feb 18, 201763Layoff, permanent60
Slater’s 50/50, Inc.Dec 7, 2016Feb 7, 2016145Closure, permanent304 days after effective date
Sea World LLCDec 6, 2016Feb 4, 201760Layoff, permanent60
Anthony's Fish Grotto of La Mesa, Inc.Nov 29, 2016Jan 31, 2017136Closure, permanent63
Competitive Edge Research &Nov 16, 2016Jan 16, 201785Closure, type not stated61
Broadcom CorporationJul 13, 2016Sep 13, 201664Layoff, permanent62
Ardea BiosciencesMay 2, 2016Jul 8, 2016193Layoff, permanent67
Western Health Resources (WesternNov 7, 2016Jan 7, 2017120Closure, permanent61
Associated Third Party AdministratorsOct 18, 2016Nov 15, 20167Closure, permanent28 under 60
Thermo Fisher ScientificOct 13, 2016Sep 30, 201744Closure, permanent352
CareFusion Resources, LLCSep 15, 2016Sep 30, 2016128Layoff, permanent15 under 60
Sony Computer Entertainment AmericaSep 14, 2016Sep 14, 201640Layoff, permanent0 under 60
DrJays.comAug 31, 2016Oct 31, 20163Closure, type not stated61
Scripps HealthMar 18, 2016May 20, 2016150Layoff, permanent63
Nordstrom Horton Plaza StoreJun 24, 2016Aug 26, 2016169Closure, permanent63
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Jun 30, 2016Aug 31, 2016100Layoff, permanent62
SKF USA Inc.Jun 13, 2016Sep 30, 201655Layoff, permanent109
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.Jun 2, 2016Aug 1, 201655Layoff, permanent60
United Technologies CorporationJun 1, 2016Jul 31, 20166Closure, permanent60
The Declan Suites San DiegoApr 29, 2016Jun 30, 201665Layoff, permanent62
Ardea BiosciencesMay 2, 2016Jul 8, 2016141Layoff, permanent67
ecoATM, Inc.Apr 28, 2016May 27, 2016107Layoff, permanent29 under 60
Solera Holdings, Inc.Apr 25, 2016Jun 30, 201683Closure, permanent66
Sport Chalet LLCApr 15, 2016Jun 14, 201667Closure, permanent60
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.Apr 8, 2016Jun 19, 201681Closure, permanent72
Investor's Business Daily, Inc.Feb 22, 2016Apr 29, 20161Layoff, permanent67
United Technologies CorporationFeb 1, 2016Mar 31, 2016103Closure, permanent59 under 60

Largest layoffs in San Diego since 2014

EmployerNoticesWorkersLatest
Qualcomm Incorporated535,127Apr 8, 2026
LAZ Parking California, LLC33,860Dec 22, 2020
Sea World LLC32,389Mar 27, 2020
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company22,337Jul 30, 2018
SeaWorld San Diego22,267Jul 24, 2020
Cohn Restaurant Group22,116Dec 15, 2020
YMCA of San Diego12,047Nov 13, 2020
Zoological Society of San Diego dba San Diego Zoo11,690Apr 28, 2020
San Diego Sportservice, Inc.21,446Apr 15, 2020
Dexcom, Inc.41,260Aug 27, 2025
The Brigantine, Inc.41,257Sep 4, 2025
Goodwill Industries of San Diego County (GISD)11,235Apr 2, 2020
Padres LP11,215Mar 30, 2020
Associated Students of San Diego State University1965May 7, 2020
Hyatt Corporation dba Grand Hyatt San Diego3951Sep 21, 2020
SEAWORLD LLC2935Dec 9, 2020
Marriott International, Inc. DBA Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina1903Mar 27, 2020
Bartell Hotels San Diego's Premier Properties1900Mar 24, 2020
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.2880Oct 12, 2023
Service America Corporation, d/b/a1831Mar 13, 2015

San Diego by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNoticesClosuresWorkers
2026-2027151651
2025-2026120153,892
2024-202558222,580
2023-2024125237,554
2022-2023125246,892
2021-202244111,659
2020-2021122918,253
2019-20202724938,541
2018-201933144,063
2017-201840194,214
2016-201733214,655
2015-201639163,926
2014-20153493,570

Local help after a layoff in San Diego

A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in San Diego bring WARN back-pay claims in the Superior Court of the county, and the agency routes for the questions that usually travel with a layoff are the same statewide: unpaid final wages and vacation payout go to the Labor Commissioner, discrimination in who was selected goes to the Civil Rights Department (three years to file) or the EEOC (300 days). Our San Diego employment law page covers the local courts, agencies and deadlines. See also all notices in the county. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: California EDD WARN reports, July 2014 to Oct 27, 2026. County and city are as stated on the notice; for 2014 to 2017 filings, where the EDD listed only a city, the county is assigned from that city. Back to the layoff tracker.

About this data: Notices come from the California Employment Development Department WARN reports (fiscal years 2014-2015 to today) and are reloaded from the EDD every Tuesday and Thursday. Employer names appear as the employer wrote them on the notice, grouped where the names clearly refer to the same company. A notice is not a finding that any law was broken. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.

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