Salem-based Agility Robotics agreed to merge with Churchill Capital XI in a deal that values the company at about $2.5 billion and aims to scale its RoboFab production. The transaction hinges on shareholder and SEC approvals.

Farmers‑market favorite The Frenchy Gourmet is opening a Ferry Building kiosk, selling probiotic‑rich kefir yogurts in more than 30 flavors plus parfaits and savory spreads.

Livermore has banned all fireworks inside city limits — including “safe and sane” types — and will step up patrols around July 4. Hosts could face administrative fines up to $500.

A San Francisco federal judge temporarily barred ICE from making civil arrests at immigration courts nationwide, finding the agency’s policy change unlawful and chilling court attendance.

A new provision tied to a federal housing package — authored by Rep. Ro Khanna — could steer Opportunity Zone grants toward converting vacant SF offices into homes. Local leaders say federal backing might finally close the financing gap.

Venture cash and steady biotech postings give Peninsula life sciences room to hire, and local leaders say some laid‑off tech workers could land in labs. But space and skills gaps mean the shift will take time.

California's health regulator penalized Blue Shield $300,000 after finding the insurer denied newborn-care claims and mishandled appeals. The DMHC ordered corrective action and urged affected families to seek help.

Luma Coffee Lounge has opened inside the newly rebuilt Rise City Church in Redwood City, offering Latin‑inspired drinks and specialty beans. The 1,500‑square‑foot lounge soft‑opened June 5 and is run by the team behind Kaizen & Coffee.

After listing its 217‑acre Napa campus amid mounting deficits, di Rosa faces board changes and community pushback over a possible land sale and conservation deal.

Santa Clara County refreshed its unofficial June 2 primary tally; the registrar says another update will be posted by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Three men were killed when a car plunged off a cliff near Highway 9 in Saratoga Monday night; crews reached the scene after a 9:30 p.m. call and the road was closed as investigators worked.

Two people were hoisted from cliffs near the Golden Gate Bridge and cleared by paramedics; park rangers said they may be fined for going off posted trails.

Andrew Farago, curator at the Cartoon Art Museum, was arrested after a guest found a hidden phone recording in a Berkeley bathroom during a May 23 party. Police say they recovered video and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation.