Iconic West Coast beer brand Stone Brewing to leave SoCal while laying off hundreds of workers

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   Stone Brewing to lay off hundreds, leave SoCal

   Stone Brewing is laying off over 200 employees and moving its production out of San Diego County, California. The company, an iconic West Coast beer brand, will shut down its longtime California headquarters. The layoffs and production move come as the company is acquired by a new owner.

   Why it matters

   Stone Brewing has been a significant player in the craft beer industry for decades. The company's decision to leave Southern California and cut jobs may impact the local economy and beer enthusiasts. The acquisition by a new owner appears to be driving the changes.

   What is confirmed

   • Stone Brewing is laying off over 200 employees.
   • The company is moving its production out of San Diego County, California.
   • Stone Brewing will shut down its longtime California headquarters.

   What to watch next

   • The exact number of layoffs and details of the production move.
   • The identity of the new owner and their plans for the company.
   • The impact on Stone Brewing's operations and product availability.
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. New York Post — Iconic West Coast beer brand Stone Brewing to leave SoCal while laying off hundreds of workers
   2. San Diego Union-Tribune — Stone Brewing cutting hundreds of jobs as production moves out of San Diego County
   3. SFGATE — Stone Brewing to lay off over 200 as it shuts down longtime Calif. headquarters
   4. Los Angeles Times — Former Stone Brewing employees in Escondido laid off as new owner moves production
   5. Yahoo Finance — Stone Brewing lays off employees as it moves production away from Southern California
   6. consent.yahoo.com — Stone Brewing to lay off over 200 as it shuts down Calif. headquarters
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