Former Stone Brewing employees in Escondido laid off as new owner moves production

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1. 23d ago

   Stone Brewing lays off hundreds as production exits San Diego County

   Stone Brewing has laid off over 200 employees as it shuts down its longtime California headquarters and moves production out of San Diego County. The layoffs affect former employees in Escondido. The new owner, Sapporo, is initiating the exit from Escondido.

   Why it matters

   The layoffs and production move are part of a significant change for Stone Brewing, which has been a major player in the San Diego County beer scene. The company's decision to exit the area will likely have economic and cultural impacts on the region. Stone Brewing has been based in Escondido for many years.

   What is confirmed

   • Stone Brewing is cutting hundreds of jobs as production moves out of San Diego County.
   • Over 200 employees will be laid off as Stone Brewing shuts down its longtime California headquarters.
   • The new owner, Sapporo, is initiating Stone's exit from Escondido.

   What to watch next

   • Further details on the number of jobs affected
   • The timeline for the production move
   • The future plans for Stone Brewing's Escondido facility
   Sources used for this update (5)

   1. San Diego Union-Tribune — Stone Brewing cutting hundreds of jobs as production moves out of San Diego County
   2. SFGATE — Stone Brewing to lay off over 200 as it shuts down longtime Calif. headquarters
   3. Los Angeles Times — Former Stone Brewing employees in Escondido laid off as new owner moves production
   4. Yahoo Finance — Stone Brewing lays off employees as it moves production away from Southern California
   5. San Diego Beer News — Sapporo initiates Stone’s exit from Escondido
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