LIVERMORE — An East Bay company that created an electric-powered autonomous tractor has decided to chop more than 100 jobs in Livermore, a bout of layoffs that is a reminder of the unsteady Bay Area labor market.

Zimeno Inc., which operates as Monarch Tractor, has laid off 102 workers at two locations in Livermore, according to official WARN notices sent to the state Employment Development Department.

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Some of the Zimeno and Monarch Tractor layoffs occurred at the company’s headquarters at 151 Lawrence Drive, and some occurred at the company’s testing facility at a Wente Vineyards site on Tesla Road, both in Livermore.

The staffing reductions arrived at a time when Monarch is beginning to emphasize a new software platform whereby Monarch will be able to provide advanced

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