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.

A lender has moved to foreclose on Blackhawk Plaza after months of tenant departures and stalled openings, leaving Danville’s shopping hub in limbo.

Windborne Systems leased about 50,000 square feet in Redwood City to ramp balloon production that feeds its AI WeatherMesh forecasting model.

After a 2024 spike, California’s average auto premium fell about 8% in 2025 to roughly $2,309, though big city gaps mean not everyone saw savings.

A securities law firm has opened an inquiry into Instacart’s officers after FTC enforcement and reports about AI price tests. The move raises fresh corporate‑oversight questions for the San Francisco company.

Stonestown Galleria sued Blondie’s Pizza on Jan. 27, alleging more than $74,000 in unpaid rent while the food‑court counter remains open. The filing sets up a quick civil fight over possession and back rent.

Google and Pinterest have announced job cuts in the Bay Area amid tech sector turbulence, with a shift toward AI professions influencing Pinterest's layoffs of 600 employees and Google trimming 77 jobs in Sunnyvale.