Employers in California recorded 104 WARN Act notices in February 2026, covering approximately 6,452 workers — marking a decline from January and down 45% versus February 2025. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 14 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 11 | 1,344 |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 786 |
| Professional Services | 8 | 510 |
| Information & Technology | 9 | 435 |
| Retail | 3 | 226 |
| Construction | 2 | 127 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 31 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 22 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,344 workers across 11 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 786 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 24 | 1,622 |
| Stanislaus | 4 | 972 |
| Riverside | 10 | 565 |
| San Bernardino | 3 | 551 |
| Alameda | 5 | 548 |
Los Angeles bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 25% of all affected workers with 1,622 workers across 24 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto | 1 | 765 |
| Trona | 2 | 540 |
| Malibu | 3 | 524 |
| 12667 Road 24 Madera | 2 | 424 |
| Pleasanton | 2 | 308 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 31 | 1,891 |
| Closure | 14 | 1,538 |
Closures accounted for 24% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc - Modesto | Modesto | 765 | Closure | 2026-02-05 |
| Searles Valley Minerals | Trona | 270 | Layoff | 2026-02-06 |
| Searles Valley Minerals | Trona | 270 | 2026-02-06 | |
| HRL Laboratories | 258 | 2026-02-03 | ||
| HRL Laboratories | Malibu | 258 | 2026-02-03 | |
| HRL Laboratories | Malibu | 258 | Layoff | 2026-02-04 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc | 12667 Road 24 Madera | 212 | Layoff | 2026-02-03 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc | 12667 Road 24 Madera | 212 | 2026-02-03 | |
| Workday Inc | 154 | 2026-02-04 | ||
| Workday Inc | Pleasanton | 154 | 2026-02-04 | |
| Workday Inc | Pleasanton | 154 | Layoff | 2026-02-05 |
| genentech, Inc | South San Francisco | 141 | Layoff | 2026-02-04 |
| Intrepid Studios, Inc | Ste. 200 San Diego | 123 | Closure | 2026-02-02 |
| RSVC Company (1825 Chicago Avenue) | 114 | 2026-02-04 | ||
| RSVC Company (1825 Chicago Avenue) | Riverside | 114 | 2026-02-04 |
Leading the list was Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc - Modesto at its Modesto facility, reporting 765 affected workers. Searles Valley Minerals followed with 270 workers.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across California, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by California. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all California WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.
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