Santa Barbara, CA has recorded 43 WARN filings affecting 699 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is CommUnify, with 96 workers affected. Of these, 2 involved facility closures and 41 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Oct 1, 2025 through Apr 17, 2026. Unlike the statewide pattern, filings in Santa Barbara are predominantly layoff events rather than closures.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
699
Filings
43
Companies Affected
22
Share of California
4%
of 1,219 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 29/mo

Top Employers

  • 1 RGNext 400
  • 2 CommUnify 96
  • 3 Bluewater Grill 47
  • 4 American Eagle Flights 20
  • 5 YMCA Roberto & Dr. Francisco Jimenez Elementary School 12
  • 6 YMCA Bill Libbon Elementary School 11
  • 7 YMCA Rice Elementary School 11

Laid off in Santa Barbara?

If your employer filed a WARN notice affecting workers in Santa Barbara, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with your state workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers.

File for California Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at your state workforce agency. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

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Job Centers Near Santa Barbara

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American Job Center of California- Santa Barbara
130 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

About This Data

All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Santa Barbara Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
YMCA Arellanes Elementary School
1890 Sandalwood Dr. Santa Maria CA 93455
Layoff 6 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Arellanes Junior High
1890 Sandalwood Dr. Santa Maria CA 93455
Layoff 4 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Bonita Elementary School
2715 W. Main St. Santa Maria CA 93458
Layoff 6 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Robert Bruce Elementary School
604 W. Alvin Ave. Santa Maria CA 93458
Layoff 8 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA El Camino Jr. High School
219 W El Camino St. Santa Maria CA 93458
Layoff 3 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Fairlawn Elementary School
123 St Mary Drive Santa Maria CA 93458
Layoff 6 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Fesler Jr. High School
1100 E Fesler St. Santa Maria CA 93454
Layoff 3 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Roberto & Dr. Francisco Jimenez Elementary School
1970 Biscayne St. Santa Maria CA 93458
Layoff 12 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Tommie Kunst Jr. High School
930 Hidden Pines Way Santa Maria CA 93458
Layoff 3 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
YMCA Bill Libbon Elementary School
750 Meehan St. Santa Maria CA 93454
Layoff 11 2026-06-09 2026-04-17
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