Iconic West Coast beer brand Stone Brewing to leave SoCal while laying off hundreds of workers — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iconic-west-coast-beer-brand-stone-brewing-to-leave-socal-while-laying-off-hundreds-of-workersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Stone Brewing to lay off hundreds, leave SoCalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iconic-west-coast-beer-brand-stone-brewing-to-leave-socal-while-laying-off-hundreds-of-workershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iconic-west-coast-beer-brand-stone-brewing-to-leave-socal-while-laying-off-hundreds-of-workers#u46890Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:01:12 +0000Stone 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 mattersStone 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 confirmedStone Brewi