County record, California WARN filings

Santa Cruz County Layoff Notices

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

Every WARN notice filed by employers in Santa Cruz County since July 2014: 79 notices and 9,443 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 Cruz County at a glance

Santa Cruz County employers have filed 79 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 9,443 workers. The most recent notice is dated Jul 26, 2026. 6 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 Wholesale Trade (1 workers).

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79 notices, 9,443 workers. Filter by year in the table below.

EmployerCityNotice dateEffectiveWorkersTypeDays notice
Yerba Mate Co., LLC - San Fernando ValleySanta CruzJul 26, 2026Aug 31, 20261Layoff, permanent36 under 60
Brite Horizons Nonpublic School (Abrite)Scotts ValleyApr 30, 2026Jun 30, 202659Closure, permanent61
Cepheid B4SunnyvaleOct 29, 2025Dec 31, 20252Layoff, permanent63
Downtown Streets, Inc.Santa CruzAug 29, 2025Oct 31, 20259Closure, type not stated63
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.Santa CruzJul 24, 2025Sep 24, 202517Layoff, permanent62
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc.WatsonvilleJul 24, 2025Sep 24, 20252Layoff, permanent62
Monterey Mushrooms, LLCRoyal OaksSep 17, 2024Dec 9, 2024605Closure, permanent83
Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies, Inc. dbaSoquelApr 23, 2024Jul 26, 202496Closure, permanent94
Aura Management Co.AptosApr 18, 2024Jul 16, 202411Closure, permanent89
Lockheed Martin SpaceSanta CruzApr 9, 2024Jun 10, 20241Layoff, permanent62
The ApothecariumCapitolaNov 13, 2023Jan 12, 20247Closure, permanent60
Kitayama Brothers Inc.WatsonvilleOct 23, 2023Dec 23, 202356Closure, permanent61
Bell Sports, Inc.Scotts ValleyMay 12, 2023Jul 14, 202357Closure, permanent63
Suncrest NurseriesWatsonvilleMay 2, 2023Jul 3, 202382Closure, permanent62
Silicon Valley TMS of Monterey BaySoquelNov 15, 2022Jan 20, 20239Closure, permanent66
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleJan 21, 2022Jul 14, 2022658Closure, permanent174
Fox Factory Inc.Scotts ValleyMar 2, 2022Mar 2, 202283Layoff, permanent0 under 60
Coastal NurseryWatsonvilleJan 17, 2022Mar 25, 202250Layoff, permanent67
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleNov 29, 2021Jan 28, 2022677Closure, permanent60
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleNov 26, 2021Jan 28, 2022658Closure, permanent63
OrthoNorCal, Inc.CapitolaOct 29, 2021Dec 31, 202130Layoff, permanent63
OrthoNorCal, Inc.CapitolaOct 29, 2021Dec 31, 20217Layoff, permanent63
OrthoNorCal, Inc.WatsonvilleOct 29, 2021Dec 31, 20211Layoff, permanent63
Fox Factory Inc.WatsonvilleAug 11, 2021Oct 31, 2021222Closure, permanent81
Farmgirl FlowersWatsonvilleJun 28, 2021Jun 29, 202172Closure, permanent1 under 60
Couch Distributing Company Inc.WatsonvilleApr 28, 2021Jul 9, 2021108Layoff, permanent72
In-Shape Health Clubs, LLCCapitolaNov 18, 2020Nov 23, 202012Closure, temporary5 under 60
Couch Distributing Company Inc.WatsonvilleOct 28, 2020Jan 5, 202160Layoff, permanent69
Mount Hermon Association, Inc.FeltonJul 31, 2020Sep 1, 2020265Layoff, permanent32 under 60
440 MultiversityScotts ValleyJun 18, 2020Jun 26, 2020102Layoff, permanent8 COVID order
Benchmark Conference Resorts of California, LLC dbaSanta CruzJun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020125Layoff, permanent0 COVID order
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleApr 14, 2020Apr 21, 202023Layoff, temporary7 COVID order
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleApr 9, 2020Apr 10, 20207Layoff, permanent1 COVID order
BPR Properties Management, LLC dba BPR HOTELSSanta CruzAug 6, 2020Jul 25, 202082Layoff, permanent12 days after effective date
Elyxir Distributing LLCWatsonvilleJun 16, 2020Aug 21, 2020113Closure, permanent66 COVID order
Central Coast YMCAWatsonvilleApr 2, 2020Mar 20, 202041Closure, temporary13 days after effective date
BPR Properties Management, LLC dba BPR HOTELS, Hotel ParadoSanta CruzJun 2, 2020May 18, 202068Layoff, permanent15 days after effective date
Movement for Life Inc.CapitolaMay 27, 2020May 29, 20203Layoff, permanent2 COVID order
Mount Hermon Association, Inc.FeltonMay 28, 2020Jun 26, 2020295Layoff, temporary29 COVID order
Seascape Beach ResortAptosMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020121Layoff, permanent0 COVID order
Trumpet Behavioral Health - Long BeachCapitolaApr 10, 2020Mar 17, 20209Layoff, temporary24 days after effective date
Pizza my Heart, Inc.CapitolaMar 24, 2020Mar 24, 202038Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Roaring Camp RailroadsFeltonMay 8, 2020Mar 15, 202048Closure, temporary54 days after effective date
Diocese of MontereySanta CruzMay 7, 2020May 29, 202058Layoff, temporary22 COVID order
Diocese of MontereyLos GatosMay 7, 2020Mar 17, 20201Layoff, temporary51 days after effective date
Santa Cruz Seaside CompanySanta CruzMay 1, 2020Mar 12, 20201,097Layoff, temporary50 days after effective date
Goodwill Central CoastCapitolaApr 2, 2020Mar 17, 2020145Layoff, temporary16 days after effective date
Barnaby Ltd dba Good VibrationsSanta CruzApr 21, 2020Mar 31, 202013Layoff, temporary21 days after effective date
Fox Factory Inc.Scotts ValleyApr 13, 2020Apr 10, 2020159Layoff, temporary3 days after effective date
Fox Factory Inc.WatsonvilleApr 13, 2020Apr 10, 202085Layoff, temporary3 days after effective date
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleApr 14, 2020Apr 21, 202022Layoff, temporary7 COVID order
Compagnon IncorporatedSanta CruzApr 11, 2020Mar 16, 202051Layoff, temporary26 days after effective date
Capitola Gayle's Inc.CapitolaApr 6, 2020Mar 20, 2020137Layoff, temporary17 days after effective date
Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonvilleApr 9, 2020Apr 10, 20206Layoff, permanent1 COVID order
US Perma Inc. dba California Tile Installers at Capitola LibraryCapitolaApr 3, 2020Mar 17, 20205Layoff, temporary17 days after effective date
APTOS HOTEL MANAGEMENT LLCAptosMar 30, 2020Mar 31, 202065Layoff, temporary1 COVID order
Pizza my Heart, Inc.Santa CruzMar 24, 2020Mar 24, 202014Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Cinelux Theaters Co. LLCCapitolaMar 26, 2020Mar 26, 202054Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Culinary Enterprises Inc. dba Shadowbrook RestaurantCapitolaMar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020145Layoff, type not stated0 COVID order
Dream Inn Santa Cruz-Dream Inn Hotel Associates LLCSanta CruzMar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020191Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Verve Coffee RoastersSanta CruzMar 17, 2020Mar 18, 2020152Closure, temporary1 COVID order
Coastal NurseryWatsonvilleMar 24, 2020Mar 25, 2020110Layoff, temporary1 COVID order
Holt Wines, Inc. (dba Sycamore Creek Vineyards)SoquelMar 24, 2020Mar 24, 202013Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Chaminade Resort & SpaSanta CruzMar 23, 2020Mar 20, 2020173Layoff, temporary3 days after effective date
HPT Motors, LLC dba Santa Cruz ToyotaCapitolaMar 20, 2020Mar 20, 202022Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
440 MultiversityScotts ValleyMar 18, 2020Mar 18, 2020149Layoff, permanent0 COVID order
HPS Motors, LLC dba Santa Cruz SubaruCapitolaMar 20, 2020Mar 20, 20208Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Premiere Raspberries, LLCWatsonvilleJan 31, 2020Apr 1, 2020334Closure, permanent61
Chaminade Resort & SpaSanta CruzOct 9, 2019Dec 9, 201993Layoff, temporary61
Coastline Support, Inc.Santa CruzAug 30, 2019Oct 31, 201955Closure, permanent62
Spawn Mate, Inc. dba Mushroom FarmsWatsonvilleApr 12, 2019Jun 12, 201982Closure, permanent61
Los Amigos HarvestingWatsonvilleOct 10, 2018Apr 1, 2019175Closure, permanent173
Orchard Supply Company, LLCCapitolaAug 21, 2018Oct 20, 201852Closure, permanent60
Boyd Coffee CompanyWatsonvilleApr 18, 2018Jun 21, 20181Closure, permanent64
Dole Food Company, Inc.WatsonvilleNov 16, 2017Jan 16, 2018140Closure, permanent61
Dole Food Company, Inc.WatsonvilleAug 28, 2017Oct 28, 2017402Closure, permanent61
Sutter VNA & HospiceSanta CruzSep 30, 2016Dec 2, 201614Layoff, permanent63
CST California Stations, Inc.Santa CruzMay 4, 2016Jul 5, 201648Closure, permanent62
Chaminade Resort & SpaSanta CruzOct 31, 2014Jan 5, 2015180Layoff, temporary66

Largest layoffs in Santa Cruz County since 2014

EmployerNoticesWorkersLatest
Watsonville Community Hospital72,051Jan 21, 2022
Santa Cruz Seaside Company11,097May 1, 2020
Monterey Mushrooms, LLC1605Sep 17, 2024
Mount Hermon Association, Inc.2560Jul 31, 2020
Fox Factory Inc.4549Mar 2, 2022
Dole Food Company, Inc.2542Nov 16, 2017
Chaminade Resort & Spa3446Mar 23, 2020
Premiere Raspberries, LLC1334Jan 31, 2020
440 Multiversity2251Jun 18, 2020
Dream Inn Santa Cruz-Dream Inn Hotel Associates LLC1191Mar 25, 2020
Los Amigos Harvesting1175Oct 10, 2018
Couch Distributing Company Inc.2168Apr 28, 2021
Coastal Nursery2160Jan 17, 2022
Verve Coffee Roasters1152Mar 17, 2020
Goodwill Central Coast1145Apr 2, 2020
Culinary Enterprises Inc. dba Shadowbrook Restaurant1145Mar 16, 2020
Capitola Gayle's Inc.1137Apr 6, 2020
Benchmark Conference Resorts of California, LLC dba1125Jun 1, 2020
Seascape Beach Resort1121May 15, 2020
Elyxir Distributing LLC1113Jun 16, 2020

Santa Cruz County by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNoticesClosuresWorkers
2026-2027101
2025-20265289
2024-202511605
2023-202454171
2022-202333148
2021-20221052,458
2020-202191784
2019-20203664,093
2018-201933309
2017-201833543
2016-20171014
2015-20161148
2014-201510180

Cities in Santa Cruz County with notices

Local help after a layoff in Santa Cruz

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