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.

UCLA published a step‑by‑step protocol and open code for an AI‑assisted platform that tracks drug responses in thousands of bioprinted tumor organoids. The methods aim to speed functional testing and move personalized therapy screening closer to clinical use.

A suspect was arrested after witnesses say he set a small brush fire behind the Walmart on Camino Arroyo; the blaze was contained and no injuries were reported.

A 13-year-old tumbled down the 50-foot final drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland in Anaheim; the teen was evaluated and released, the park said.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A city audit alleges the chief assistant treasurer steered a near-$10M contract to a close friend, imperiling a major modernization project.

Congressional earmarks include funds for a wildfire detection network and mobile generators for Honolulu; subapplications are due by July 22, 2026.

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.

A new national analysis finds San Jose drivers pay a median $918 per month for car loans and insurance — the highest among large U.S. metros. The figure adds to local cost pressures.

IKEA opened a Plan & Order Point at Pleasanton Square, offering design appointments and scheduled pick‑up or delivery for Tri‑Valley shoppers.

CoworkingCafe's new ranking puts San Francisco, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara among the top places for Class of 2026 grads, driven by high median pay and employer benefits.

A whistleblower suit unsealed this week alleges decades of kickbacks and false government claims tied to Xolair, naming Genentech, Novartis and other drugmakers.

Moinian booked four new leases at 50 Madison Ave — two by AI startups taking full floors — adding roughly 90,000 sq ft as Midtown South heats up.