Vallejo's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom hit by company's statewide layoffs
(KRON) — Employees at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo are facing layoffs as the amusement park's parent company plans to cut roughly 140 full-time jobs at its California parks by July 21.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced in May that it planned to cut its workforce by 10%. The company owns 42 amusement and water parks across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Vallejo
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor – Concord
California's Great America – Santa Clara
Six Flags Magic Mountain – Valencia
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor – Valencia
Knott's Berry Farm – Buena Park
Knott's Soak City – Buena Park
Gas prices could soar with refineries closing in California
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification report filed with the State of California, Six Flags plans to cut 56 full-time jobs at Magic Mountain, 65 jobs at Knott's Berry Farm and 19 jobs at Discovery Kingdom. A spokesperson with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation told KRON4 that the company plans to 'complete the majority of the restructuring' by the end of June.
'Six Flags is in the process of reducing its full-time headcount across the company by just over 10%,' the company spokesperson said. 'This includes a restructuring of some roles. This decision was made after careful consideration and a thorough review of our evolving business needs.'
The cuts come as the company's Bay Area parks open for the summer season.
Date for special election to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio announced
'We are committed to supporting our associates through this transition,' the Six Flags spokesperson said. 'All eligible associates will be presented with either an opportunity to continue in a part-time role or will be provided with a separation package and other benefits.'
On July 1, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation emerged with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, becoming the largest amusement park operator in North America.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Vallejo's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom hit by company's statewide layoffs
(KRON) — Employees at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo are facing layoffs as the amusement park's parent company plans to cut roughly 140 full-time jobs at its California parks by July 21. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced in May that it planned to cut its workforce by 10%. The company owns 42 amusement and water parks across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – Vallejo Six Flags Hurricane Harbor – Concord California's Great America – Santa Clara Six Flags Magic Mountain – Valencia Six Flags Hurricane Harbor – Valencia Knott's Berry Farm – Buena Park Knott's Soak City – Buena Park Gas prices could soar with refineries closing in California According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification report filed with the State of California, Six Flags plans to cut 56 full-time jobs at Magic Mountain, 65 jobs at Knott's Berry Farm and 19 jobs at Discovery Kingdom. A spokesperson with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation told KRON4 that the company plans to 'complete the majority of the restructuring' by the end of June. 'Six Flags is in the process of reducing its full-time headcount across the company by just over 10%,' the company spokesperson said. 'This includes a restructuring of some roles. This decision was made after careful consideration and a thorough review of our evolving business needs.' The cuts come as the company's Bay Area parks open for the summer season. Date for special election to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio announced 'We are committed to supporting our associates through this transition,' the Six Flags spokesperson said. 'All eligible associates will be presented with either an opportunity to continue in a part-time role or will be provided with a separation package and other benefits.' On July 1, 2024, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation emerged with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, becoming the largest amusement park operator in North America. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Date for special election to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio announced
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Organizers of a recall effort against San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio have obtained the required signatures to get the recall on the ballot. On Thursday, the Department of Elections for the City and County of San Francisco announced the petition to recall the under-fire supervisor had been certified. The petition, according to officials, was submitted on May 22 and determined to have 10,523 valid signatures. The required threshold was 9,911. AI could lead to 20% unemployment in next 5 years, SF tech CEO warns With the petition deemed sufficient by the department, a special election is now set to take place on Sept. 16, 2025, in accordance with SF Charter Section 14.103 District 4 Supervisor Engardio has become a target of public ire following the permanent closure of a section of San Francisco's Great Highway to traffic. That section is now a beachfront park that was named 'Sunset Dunes' following a monthslong naming contest. September's special election will only be open to voters registered and living in SF District 4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%2FTAL-six-flags-america-SIXFLAGSCLS0525-771d9a48cebb4439bde3390da5204372.jpg&w=3840&q=100)
Travel + Leisure
16-05-2025
- Travel + Leisure
Six Flags to Shut Down Theme Park This November—What Travelers Should Know
Thrill seekers and roller coaster lovers in Maryland will have to get their kicks somewhere else after this upcoming winter. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced in May that it will shut down Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor in Bowie, Maryland, on Nov. 2 after 25 years. It will sell off the 500-acre property for redevelopment. Six Flags is the largest amusement park operator in the U.S., with 42 amusement parks across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring roller coasters, water parks, and close-up animal encounters. Six Flags America in Bowie has rides specifically for families or young kids. The change is part of Six Flags' ongoing portfolio optimization program. According to the company, Six Flags America currently employs 70 full-time associates, who will be eligible for severance and other benefits. 'This was a difficult decision, and we recognize the impact it will have on our Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor park associates and guests,' Richard A. Zimmerman, Six Flags president & CEO, said in a release obtained by Travel + Leisure . 'We are grateful to our park associates who work hard to create lifelong memories for our guests, and Six Flags is committed to supporting all impacted associates through the closure process at the end of this year. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor have been an important part of the local community, and this final season will be an opportunity to celebrate the decades of fun that guests have enjoyed at the property.' As for what will happen to the rides and attractions, the company told PEOPLE nothing is finalized and relocating or selling to other operators are options. All 2025 season passes and tickets for Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor will be honored through the 2025 amusement park season. More information about the park and its schedule this season can be found at
