Lucid Motors plans to lay off 6% of its workforce as part of cost-cutting measures. The layoffs will cost the company $21-$25 million in severance and related expenses.

Safeway is removing self-checkout machines from some Bay Area stores due to high shoplifting rates, impacting customer convenience and store operation.

The Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco has lost its AZA accreditation amidst financial and management concerns, but hopes to resolve issues for re-entry.

California Attorney General released a report on the fatal officer-involved shooting of Guadalupe Zavala, offering policy recommendations but no charges against officers.

Nintendo announced a new store opening in Union Square, San Francisco by 2025, aiming to replicate the success of its New York City flagship. Mayor Breed expressed excitement for the addition to the city.

A man was arrested in Fremont after barricading himself in a box truck following an argument with a woman. He had outstanding warrants and was charged with obstructing an officer.

Walmart is cutting 568 jobs at its Bay Area tech offices, with the opportunity for some employees to relocate. The downsizing reflects broader industry trends toward cost-cutting.

Two employees were robbed at gunpoint during a night deposit in Antioch following the Contra Costa County Fair. The police are investigating and seek information.

San Francisco and New York are leading cities in the global startup ecosystem, particularly for AI, with significant venture funding and market presence. Los Angeles and Boston follow behind Chinese cities.

A man was critically injured in a police shooting in San Jose after officers responded to reports of gunfire. The suspect was hospitalized and no officers were injured. An investigation is ongoing.

General Motors has opened a new technology hub in Mountain View, hiring local talent to innovate in electric and connected vehicles, while still producing combustion engine models.

An Oakland woman was arrested for stealing a taco truck and found by police wearing an apron and eating the food inside. She confessed, citing hunger as her motive.

The opening of cannabis retailer Rose Mary Jane at 2057 Market Street is unlikely after its application was canceled due to inactivity.