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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Discovery Kingdom otter predicts Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo decided to get in on this week's Super Bowl hype, having the park's popular Asian small-clawed otter, Sidney, predict who would win the championship game between the Eagles and the Chiefs Sunday. After suiting up two animal care specialists, one wearing a #26 Saquan Barkley jersey and the other sporting a #87 Travis Kelce jersey, The two members of the animal care team sat on the ground and Sidney was let loose, quickly making a beeline towards the care specialist in the Philadelphia Eagles jersey. Park officials did not say if Sydney had any previous experience predicting the outcome of sporting events, football games or otherwise. Sidney can be seen with one-year-old otters Pearl and Emmy at Otter's Outlook, one of the newest exhibits at Discovery Kingdom. There, park guests can watch the otters explore and play in the exhibit space, swimming about and investigating every nook and cranny with their dexterous paws. at the Discovery Kingdom website.
