Layoffs
Mountain View-Based Symantec Cutting Hundreds Of Jobs
The security solutions provider is cutting roughly 8 percent of its global work force in two phases, with about 1,000 positions going first, this month, and another 700 people receiving pink slips in July, AllThingsD reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources.
San Jose Fire Chief McDonald Leaving For Las Vegas
Fire Chief William McDonald announced on Thursday that he will leave San Jose after three years of service, amid a contentious relationship with City Hall and layoffs, to become the chief in Las Vegas.
California Unemployment Claims Down Due To Fewer Layoffs
California unemployment claims were down in May due to fewer layoffs in the service industry.
Pensions ‘Elephant In The Room’ As CoCo County Eyes New Budget
Contra Costa supervisors are expected to adopt a new county budget next month and the county administrator is optimistic about it despite rising-pension costs.
Disney Shutting Down LucasArts, Cutting 150 Jobs
Multiple online outlets are reporting that Disney is shutting down the Bay video game division of LucasFilm and laying off a number of Bay Area employees.
Once Red-Hot Silicon Valley Job Market Shows Signs Of Cooling
Silicon Valley’s economic engine may still be humming along, but it does appear to be downshifting into a slightly slower gear.
City College Of SF To Lay Off Dozens Of Employees
The City College of San Francisco plans to lay off dozens of employees and reduce salaries as it fights to keep its accreditation and stay open.
San Jose’s Police Auditor Blames Officer Cuts For Rising Homicide Rate
The Independent Police Auditor in San Jose said she has little doubt that the city’s rising crime and homicide rate is because of a cut in police staffing.
Paypal Laying Off 325 Full-Time Employees
PayPal said it was cutting 325 full-time jobs in a move to streamline the business.
Sunnyvale’s AMD To Cut Nearly 1,800 Jobs
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. has said it will cut nearly 1,800 jobs, about 15 percent of its workforce, by the end of the year in order to reduce spending in the face of dwindling sales.
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