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Santa Maria Layoff Notices

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

Every WARN notice filed by employers in Santa Maria since July 2014: 65 notices and 3,738 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 Santa Maria at a glance

Santa Maria employers have filed 65 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 3,738 workers. The most recent notice is dated Jul 26, 2026. 28 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 Accommodation and Food Services (37 workers), Wholesale Trade (2 workers).

All notices, newest first

65 notices, 3,738 workers. Filter by year in the table below.

EmployerNotice dateEffectiveWorkersTypeDays notice
Yerba Mate Co., LLC - San Fernando ValleyJul 26, 2026Aug 31, 20261Layoff, permanent36 under 60
Yerba Mate Co., LLC - San Fernando ValleyJul 26, 2026Aug 31, 20261Layoff, permanent36 under 60
Red Lobster Restaurants, LLCJul 13, 2026Aug 30, 202637Closure, permanent48 under 60
Fresh Venture Foods, LLCMay 7, 2026Jul 10, 2026185Closure, permanent64
YMCA Roberto & Dr. Francisco Jimenez Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 202612Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Bill Libbon Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 202611Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Rice Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 202611Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Juan Pacifico Ontiveros Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 202610Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Taylor Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 202610Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Tunnel Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 202610Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Liberty Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20269Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Oakley Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20269Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Robert Bruce Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20268Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Sanchez Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20268Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Santa Maria ValleyApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20267Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Arellanes Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20266Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Bonita Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20266Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Fairlawn Elementary SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20266Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Arellanes Junior HighApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20264Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA El Camino Jr. High SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20263Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Fesler Jr. High SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20263Layoff, permanent53 under 60
YMCA Tommie Kunst Jr. High SchoolApr 17, 2026Jun 9, 20263Layoff, permanent53 under 60
American Eagle FlightsMar 6, 2026May 6, 202620Closure, permanent61
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 202613Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20268Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20267Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20266Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20265Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20264Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20264Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20263Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20262Layoff, permanent60
CommUnify - South County HS OfficeNov 3, 2025Jan 2, 20261Layoff, permanent60
Surveillance Security Inc. of Unarmed Security GuardsJan 31, 2025Mar 31, 20251Layoff, permanent59 under 60
Advance Stores Company, Incorporated and its subsidiaryNov 14, 2024Jan 24, 202510Closure, permanent71
Advance Stores Company, Incorporated and its subsidiaryNov 14, 2024Mar 9, 20258Closure, permanent115
Cracker BarrelApr 15, 2024Jun 14, 202481Closure, permanent60
Southern California Pizza Company LLCDec 1, 2023Feb 5, 20248Layoff, permanent66
Certified Freight Logistics, Inc.Aug 22, 2023Oct 21, 2023150Closure, permanent60
Yellow CorporationAug 1, 2023Jul 30, 202311Closure, permanent2 days after effective date
Joslyn Sunbank Company, LLCJan 30, 2023Mar 31, 202376Closure, permanent60
Mechanics BankAug 25, 2022Oct 3, 202256Closure, permanent39 under 60
Student Transportation of AmericaApr 1, 2022Jun 9, 202279Closure, permanent69
Sunrise Growers Inc.Nov 18, 2020Jan 17, 2021101Closure, permanent60
Safran SeatsAug 31, 2020Oct 30, 202012Layoff, permanent60
Jackson Family Winery, Inc.May 26, 2020Jun 1, 20202Layoff, permanent6 COVID order
Safran SeatsJun 15, 2020Jul 31, 2020103Closure, permanent46 COVID order
Safran SeatsJul 29, 2020Aug 28, 202094Layoff, permanent30 under 60
Luminous DermatologyApr 24, 2020Apr 17, 20208Layoff, temporary7 days after effective date
Adecco USA Inc. at Safran USA Inc.Apr 15, 2020Apr 10, 202065Layoff, permanent5 days after effective date
Santa Maria Health & Fitness LLCMar 31, 2020Mar 31, 20201Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Fresh Venture Foods, LLCMar 31, 2020Mar 30, 202069Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
Safran Seats dba SafranMay 6, 2020Jul 10, 202064Layoff, permanent65 COVID order
Safran Cabin, Inc.Apr 15, 2020Apr 10, 2020509Layoff, temporary5 days after effective date
Rescue Mission Alliance dba Central Coast Super Thrift StoreApr 3, 2020Mar 20, 20205Closure, temporary14 days after effective date
Santa Maria Valley YMCAMar 30, 2020Mar 16, 2020167Layoff, temporary14 days after effective date
Rio Mesa Farms, LLCMay 17, 2019Jul 31, 2019236Closure, permanent75
Anka Behavioral Health, IncorporatedMay 8, 2019Jul 11, 201917Closure, permanent64
First TransitMay 1, 2018Jun 30, 201869Closure, permanent60
Boyd Coffee CompanyApr 18, 2018Jun 21, 20181Closure, permanent64
Zodiac Seat Shells U.S., LLCAug 19, 2016Oct 26, 2016205Layoff, permanent68
Zodiac Seat Shells U.S., LLCApr 25, 2016Jun 22, 2016168Layoff, permanent58 under 60
El Dorado Berry Farms, LLCDec 31, 2015Apr 29, 2015654Layoff, permanent246 days after effective date
Superior Farming, LLCDec 31, 2015Jun 24, 2015225Layoff, permanent190 days after effective date
Fusion Contacts Centers, LLCJun 30, 2015Aug 31, 201550Closure, permanent62

Largest layoffs in Santa Maria since 2014

EmployerNoticesWorkersLatest
El Dorado Berry Farms, LLC1654Dec 31, 2015
Safran Cabin, Inc.1509Apr 15, 2020
Zodiac Seat Shells U.S., LLC2373Aug 19, 2016
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC2254May 7, 2026
Rio Mesa Farms, LLC1236May 17, 2019
Superior Farming, LLC1225Dec 31, 2015
Safran Seats3209Aug 31, 2020
Santa Maria Valley YMCA1167Mar 30, 2020
Certified Freight Logistics, Inc.1150Aug 22, 2023
Sunrise Growers Inc.1101Nov 18, 2020
Cracker Barrel181Apr 15, 2024
Student Transportation of America179Apr 1, 2022
Joslyn Sunbank Company, LLC176Jan 30, 2023
First Transit169May 1, 2018
Adecco USA Inc. at Safran USA Inc.165Apr 15, 2020
Safran Seats dba Safran164May 6, 2020
Mechanics Bank156Aug 25, 2022
CommUnify - South County HS Office1053Nov 3, 2025
Fusion Contacts Centers, LLC150Jun 30, 2015
Red Lobster Restaurants, LLC137Jul 13, 2026

Santa Maria by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNoticesClosuresWorkers
2026-20273139
2025-2026302394
2024-20253219
2023-202443250
2022-202322132
2021-20221179
2020-202152312
2019-202081888
2018-201922253
2017-20182270
2016-201710205
2015-2016411,097

Local help after a layoff in Santa Maria

A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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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