Pacific Legal Foundation asked a judge to vacate a nearly $4 million judgment against Hoopes Vineyard, arguing the fines and fees are unconstitutionally excessive. The move adds a national legal voice to a years‑long Napa enforcement fight.

Anheuser‑Busch has listed its Fairfield Budweiser plant for sale as the company winds down operations and city officials weigh reuse plans.

A south-San Jose Motel 6/Super 8 complex is in Chapter 11 after falling behind on a $21.7M loan as Choice Hotels pushes for a trustee to take control. The case underscores pressure on budget hotels across the Bay Area.

AT&T plans to reopen its flagship at One Powell in Union Square, reversing a 2023 closure and joining other national retailers returning to downtown San Francisco.

BoDean agreed to a $1.28M settlement after regulators said emissions from its Santa Rosa and Windsor sites produced weeks of foul odors and visible smoke.

Sprouts is lining up its first San Francisco store at 555 Ninth Street in SoMa, planning filings and industry sources show. The center already houses Trader Joe’s and The Container Store.

San Jose‑based Power Integrations trimmed about 7% of its global staff after Q4 revenue fell sequentially; the company expects a modest restructuring charge and a refocus on GaN and industrial markets.

Databricks pulled in roughly $7 billion in fresh capital, valuing the San Francisco company near $134 billion and giving it room to speed AI product work while delaying any IPO. The raise boosts employee liquidity options without forcing a public listing.

Archblock filed Chapter 11 in Delaware on Feb. 6 after SEC action and creditor suits. Its petition lists far fewer assets than liabilities, leaving token holders and creditors in limbo.

Converse staff were told to work from home as Nike prepares a brand reorganization that could include layoffs. The move follows recent distribution cuts and weak Converse sales.

BMW is recalling 87,394 U.S. vehicles after starters were found to potentially overheat and pose a fire risk. Dealers will replace the part free and owner notices start in March.

The city is offering $50K–$100K grants plus broker help to activate vacant storefronts in the Excelsior and nearby corridors, with applications due Feb. 13.

A 23,000‑square‑foot Sprouts will anchor the new Ellis Village Center in Tracy, bringing grocery choices, restaurants and more than 100 expected jobs when it opens in late 2026.