Boies’ Legal Heavyweights Chase $147 Million Payday From Google In San Francisco Showdown
A David Boies-led team has asked a San Francisco judge for about $147 million in attorneys' fees after a jury found Google liable for collecting app data. The fee motion heads to a court hearing this summer.
Nvidia’s $2 Billion Silicon Power Play Locks In Marvell On Santa Clara’s AI Front Line
Nvidia has put $2 billion into Marvell and inked a partnership to fold the Santa Clara chipmaker into its NVLink Fusion and silicon‑photonics roadmap. The move accelerates optical interconnects for large AI clusters.
Sacramento McDonald’s Goes Nearly Cashier-Free, Locals Say They’re Stuck Doing The Work
A viral Sacramento video shows customers directed to self‑service kiosks at McDonald’s, reopening the debate over AI upgrades and California’s $20 fast‑food wage.
Korbel Owner Quietly Reclaims Shuttered Kenwood Vineyard In Sonoma Shake-Up
Kenwood Vineyards' tasting room is closed after the 33‑acre Sonoma property was bought by an LLC tied to Korbel owner Gary Heck. A WARN filing says 14 employees could be laid off.
Walgreens Hit With $6 Million Tab After Bay Area Prosecutors Cry Foul
A coalition of county prosecutors says Walgreens overcharged customers and sold expired OTC products; the settlement includes fines, audits and a price-scanner guarantee.
Patagonia's Beloved 1924 North Beach Flagship Is Getting a Makeover — Catch the Pop-Up at Ghirardelli in the Meantime
Patagonia has shuttered its North Beach store — housed in a 1924 mechanic's shop — for a spring renovation, leaving a DPW permit and a cheerful cormorant illustration in the window. The good news: the pop-up at Ghirardelli Square is a three-minute walk away.












