County record, California WARN filings

Santa Barbara County Layoff Notices

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

Every WARN notice filed by employers in Santa Barbara County since July 2014: 177 notices and 11,816 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 Barbara County at a glance

Santa Barbara County employers have filed 177 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 11,816 workers. The most recent notice is dated Jul 26, 2026. 43 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

177 notices, 11,816 workers, page 2 of 2. Filter by year in the table below.

EmployerCityNotice dateEffectiveWorkersTypeDays notice
Den-Mat Holdings, LLCLompocMay 15, 2020May 29, 202092Layoff, permanent14 COVID order
Luminous DermatologySanta MariaApr 24, 2020Apr 17, 20208Layoff, temporary7 days after effective date
KHRG Canary LLC dba Canary HotelSanta BarbaraApr 8, 2020Mar 23, 2020106Layoff, temporary16 days after effective date
Adecco USA Inc. at Safran USA Inc.Santa MariaApr 15, 2020Apr 10, 202065Layoff, permanent5 days after effective date
Santa Maria Health & Fitness LLCSanta MariaMar 31, 2020Mar 31, 20201Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
KHRG Goleta LLC, dba The Goodland HotelGoletaApr 8, 2020Mar 24, 2020100Layoff, temporary15 days after effective date
Fresh Venture Foods, LLCSanta MariaMar 31, 2020Mar 30, 202069Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
Safran Seats dba SafranSanta MariaMay 6, 2020Jul 10, 202064Layoff, permanent65 COVID order
Harrel Hospitality Group, California, Inc dba Santa Ynez Valley MarriottBuelltonApr 22, 2020Mar 31, 202075Layoff, permanent22 days after effective date
Corning Research and Development CorporationSanta BarbaraApr 30, 2020Jun 29, 202051Layoff, permanent60 COVID order
LA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBSanta BarbaraApr 21, 2020Apr 20, 202042Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
JordanosSanta BarbaraApr 13, 2020Apr 6, 2020141Layoff, temporary7 days after effective date
Safran Cabin, Inc.Santa MariaApr 15, 2020Apr 10, 2020509Layoff, temporary5 days after effective date
Brophy & Sons Inc.Santa BarbaraApr 15, 2020Mar 17, 2020107Closure, temporary29 days after effective date
Hilton Hotel Employer LLC DBA Hilton Santa Barbara ResortSanta BarbaraApr 3, 2020Mar 20, 2020221Layoff, temporary14 days after effective date
Harrell Hospitality Group, California, Inc. DBA Santa Ynez Valley MarriottBuelltonMar 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020104Layoff, permanent1 COVID order
H&M Hennes & Maurtiz LPSanta BarbaraApr 6, 2020Apr 5, 202020Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
Carter Duncan Inc., dba Seymour DuncanGoletaApr 1, 2020Mar 13, 202072Layoff, temporary19 days after effective date
Rescue Mission Alliance dba Central Coast Super Thrift StoreSanta MariaApr 3, 2020Mar 20, 20205Closure, temporary14 days after effective date
Rosewood Miramar Beach MontecitoSanta BarbaraApr 1, 2020Apr 3, 2020352Layoff, temporary2 COVID order
Reneson Hotels, Inc. dba Wine Valley Inn & CottagesSolvangMar 30, 2020Apr 1, 202024Layoff, temporary2 COVID order
Swell Athletic Clubs, GP, dba WCAC Management LLCSanta BarbaraMar 27, 2020Mar 20, 2020194Layoff, temporary7 days after effective date
Santa Maria Valley YMCASanta MariaMar 30, 2020Mar 16, 2020167Layoff, temporary14 days after effective date
OCEAN VIEW FLOWERS, LLCLompocMar 27, 2020Mar 27, 202072Layoff, permanent0 COVID order
The Landsby, LLCSolvangMar 27, 2020Mar 17, 202059Layoff, temporary10 days after effective date
OCEAN VIEW FLOWERS, LLCLompocMar 27, 2020Mar 27, 202072Closure, permanent0 COVID order
Bluewater Grill
Bluewater Grill - Santa Barbara		Santa BarbaraMar 20, 2020Mar 20, 202087Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Santa Barbara ZooSanta BarbaraMar 23, 2020Mar 25, 2020120Closure, type not stated2 COVID order
Hyatt Centric Santa BarbaraSanta BarbaraMar 20, 2020Mar 13, 202048Layoff, temporary7 days after effective date
Hotel CalifornianSanta BarbaraMar 23, 2020Mar 16, 2020197Layoff, temporary7 days after effective date
Belmond El EncantoSanta BarbaraJun 23, 2020Mar 30, 3030307Layoff, temporary368809 COVID order
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa BarbaraSanta BarbaraMar 20, 2020Mar 28, 202086Layoff, temporary8 COVID order
Alisal Properties dba Alisal Guest Ranch & ResortSolvangMar 19, 2020Mar 17, 2020348Closure, temporary2 days after effective date
LogMeIn USA, Inc.GoletaFeb 13, 2020Apr 13, 202092Layoff, permanent60
Corning Research and Development CorporationSanta BarbaraJan 8, 2020Mar 8, 202072Layoff, permanent60
Medtronic, Inc.GoletaJan 3, 2020Mar 6, 202033Layoff, permanent63
Medtronic, Inc.GoletaDec 9, 2019Feb 11, 202020Layoff, permanent64
Moody Western CoolingGuadalupeAug 26, 2019Oct 26, 201954Closure, permanent61
Rio Mesa Farms, LLCSanta MariaMay 17, 2019Jul 31, 2019236Closure, permanent75
Anka Behavioral Health, IncorporatedSanta MariaMay 8, 2019Jul 11, 201917Closure, permanent64
Sears, Roebuck and Co.Santa BarbaraNov 8, 2018Jan 31, 201966Closure, permanent84
Sears, Roebuck and Co.Santa BarbaraNov 8, 2018Jan 31, 20196Closure, permanent84
Orchard Supply Company, LLCGoletaAug 21, 2018Oct 20, 201856Closure, permanent60
Kmart CorporationGoletaJul 12, 2018Oct 14, 2018146Closure, permanent94
First TransitSanta MariaMay 1, 2018Jun 30, 201869Closure, permanent60
Boyd Coffee CompanySanta MariaApr 18, 2018Jun 21, 20181Closure, permanent64
SYR Service Company, LLCMontecitoApr 12, 2018Jun 13, 2018161Layoff, permanent62
Pacific South Farms, Ltd.CarpinteriaMar 30, 2018May 31, 201816Closure, permanent62
Irwin Industries, Inc. (PBF Torrance Refinery)LompocAug 8, 2017Oct 11, 20171Closure, permanent64
United Launch Alliance, LLCVandenberg AfbApr 24, 2017Jul 13, 201716Layoff, permanent80
United Launch Alliance, LLCVandenberg AfbApr 13, 2017Jun 15, 20177Layoff, permanent63
United Launch Alliance, LLCVandenberg AfbMar 29, 2017Jun 1, 201748Layoff, permanent64
Macy's IncSanta BarbaraJan 4, 2017Mar 6, 201796Closure, permanent61
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.CarpinteriaJan 3, 2017Mar 6, 201725Closure, permanent62
Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLCGoletaDec 30, 2016Feb 28, 20174Layoff, permanent60
Channel Technologies Group LLCSanta BarbaraOct 17, 2016Dec 20, 2016198Closure, permanent64
Zodiac Seat Shells U.S., LLCSanta MariaAug 19, 2016Oct 26, 2016205Layoff, permanent68
CST California Stations, Inc.GoletaMay 4, 2016Jul 5, 201615Closure, permanent62
Zodiac Seat Shells U.S., LLCSanta MariaApr 25, 2016Jun 22, 2016168Layoff, permanent58 under 60
Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLCOrcuttApr 29, 2016Jul 1, 20169Layoff, permanent63
Pacific Harvest, Inc.GuadalupeFeb 17, 2016Apr 18, 201675Layoff, permanent61
Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLCOrcuttFeb 2, 2016Apr 5, 201664Layoff, permanent63
El Dorado Berry Farms, LLCSanta MariaDec 31, 2015Apr 29, 2015654Layoff, permanent246 days after effective date
Superior Farming, LLCSanta MariaDec 31, 2015Jun 24, 2015225Layoff, permanent190 days after effective date
A-List, Inc. & H-List Inc. dba KitsonSanta BarbaraDec 24, 2015Jan 4, 20169Closure, permanent11 under 60
DuPont Displays, Inc.Santa BarbaraDec 30, 2015Feb 29, 201641Closure, permanent61
MCC BB Property LLCSanta BarbaraDec 10, 2015Feb 8, 201644Layoff, permanent60
MCC BB Property LLCSanta BarbaraSep 17, 2015Nov 16, 201523Layoff, permanent60
Mentor Worldwide LLCSanta BarbaraSep 2, 2015Nov 6, 201581Layoff, type not stated65
Fusion Contacts Centers, LLCSanta MariaJun 30, 2015Aug 31, 201550Closure, permanent62
Saks & Company LLCSanta BarbaraJun 12, 2015Jul 31, 201556Closure, permanent49 under 60
The Fresh Market, Inc.Santa BarbaraMar 5, 2014May 4, 201560Closure, permanent425
InDyne, Inc.Vandenberg AfbJan 21, 2015Mar 31, 2015541Layoff, permanent69
Exelis Inc.VandenbergDec 31, 2014Jan 31, 2015125Layoff, permanent31 under 60
L-3 Engineering & Technical ServicesVandenbergDec 29, 2014Feb 28, 201591Closure, permanent61
MFS INC. SERVICESSanta BarbaraDec 15, 2014Feb 15, 20158Layoff, permanent62
Allergan, Inc.GoletaSep 29, 2014Nov 28, 2014134Closure, permanent60

Largest layoffs in Santa Barbara County since 2014

EmployerNoticesWorkersLatest
El Dorado Berry Farms, LLC1654Dec 31, 2015
InDyne, Inc.1541Jan 21, 2015
Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito2535Dec 14, 2020
Safran Cabin, Inc.1509Apr 15, 2020
RGNext1400Oct 1, 2025
Zodiac Seat Shells U.S., LLC2373Aug 19, 2016
Alisal Properties dba Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort1348Mar 19, 2020
Belmond El Encanto1307Jun 23, 2020
Sensata Technologies2264Jan 30, 2025
Fresh Venture Foods, LLC2254May 7, 2026
Alisal Properties1252Dec 7, 2020
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort1252Dec 7, 2020
Rio Mesa Farms, LLC1236May 17, 2019
Superior Farming, LLC1225Dec 31, 2015
Hilton Hotel Employer LLC DBA Hilton Santa Barbara Resort1221Apr 3, 2020
Safran Seats3209Aug 31, 2020
Channel Technologies Group LLC1198Oct 17, 2016
Hotel Californian1197Mar 23, 2020
Swell Athletic Clubs, GP, dba WCAC Management LLC1194Mar 27, 2020
Nordstrom, Inc. dba Nordstrom1182May 11, 2020

Santa Barbara County by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNoticesClosuresWorkers
2026-20273139
2025-2026473986
2024-20258395
2023-2024123387
2022-202383372
2021-20222284
2020-202117101,699
2019-20204164,307
2018-201966527
2017-201854248
2016-201783599
2015-20161341,458
2014-2015741,015

Cities in Santa Barbara County with notices

Local help after a layoff in Santa Barbara

A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in Santa Barbara 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 Barbara employment law page covers the local courts, agencies and deadlines. 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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