FedEx to Lay Off 173 Southern California Workers as Facilities Shutter

NewsData.io · United States · Aug 17, 2026

FedEx plans to lay off 173 workers across Southern California facilities in Palm Springs, Victorville, and San Diego as part of a restructuring announced four years ago. The company is permanently closing shipping hubs at all three locations, with layoffs taking effect between late August and September 29. The story also notes regional job fairs in Riverside County connecting local employers with job seekers in construction, logistics, and general employment.