How do I explain a layoff in interviews? - what worked for you?

They always ask why I left, and I freeze. I am in Fresno, in case local advice matters. I do not want to blame the company.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

I keep it to two sentences: the company cut my team, and here is what I am proud of and what I am looking for next.