Nearly seven years ago, three powerful earthquakes rocked the city of Trona. Now, residents say 300 layoffs at the largest employer in town are perhaps causing even more devastation.

Searles Valley Minerals officially announced a round of layoffs on Wednesday, greatly slashing its operations in the Trona area.

On January 28, 2026, Searles Valley Minerals said goodbye to two long time employees as they retired from the company. Audrey Schuyler, Manager-Searles Domestic Water Company is retiring after 45 ...

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