Individual layoff notices went out Thursday to workers who fill 77 full-time city positions, hitting hardest the public works and Oakland police departments, which respectively will lose 26 and 19 positions.

The city of Oakland is bracing for massive layoffs next month that could impact dozens of city workers, according to officials.

The city cut over 70 positions on Thursday to patch a big budget hole. SEIU 1021 and others blasted the short notice and impact on the community.