Intuit Axes 3,000 Workers As Silicon Valley Scrambles
Intuit will cut about 17% of its global staff — roughly 3,000 jobs — saying the move will simplify operations and speed its push into AI. The reductions include office closures and a July 31 exit date for affected U.S. staff.
San Jose Greenlights 272 All-Affordable Apartments Near Diridon Station
San Jose planners approved a seven‑story, 272‑unit, 100% affordable apartment at 860 West San Carlos; developers have applied for tax credits and bond cap to finance construction.
Seven Bay Area Upstarts Crash The Michelin Guide Party
Seven Bay Area restaurants — from Vicinity in Los Gatos to Popoca in Oakland — were added to the Michelin Guide California list this year. The mix spans tasting menus and neighborhood favorites.
Coffee Break Cops In Salinas Rescue Burglary Suspect Trapped Inside Theater Wall
Officers grabbing coffee in downtown Salinas heard faint calls and helped free a man stuck inside a wall between Brewjee Coffee and Maya Cinemas; he was booked on suspicion of burglary.
Google’s New 24/7 AI Sidekick Steals The Show At Mountain View I/O
Google's I/O keynote shifted Gemini into an "agentic" era, debuting Gemini Spark — a 24/7 AI agent — alongside faster models and a new AI video tool. Rollouts start with paid tiers and testers.












