Palo Alto Networks’ AI Misfire Triggers Cyber Dust-Up at Home
A webinar startup says Koi Security’s December report wrongly tied its domains to a Chinese hacking operation, and Palo Alto Networks — which acquired Koi — is now a defendant.
Peninsula Biotech Moves In On Laid-Off Tech Talent
Venture cash and steady biotech postings give Peninsula life sciences room to hire, and local leaders say some laid‑off tech workers could land in labs. But space and skills gaps mean the shift will take time.
San Jose Lawsuit Claims Robinhood Turned Trading App Into Secret Sportsbook
A San Jose class action says Robinhood packaged sportsbook‑style bets as ‘prediction markets,’ seeking refunds and disgorgement for potentially billions in losses. The suit joins a national regulatory clash over whether these products are gambling or federally regulated derivatives.
Fox Snaps Up Roku In $22 Billion San Jose Power Play
Fox agreed to buy Roku for about $22 billion, pairing Fox’s live content with Roku’s San Jose-based streaming platform and ad business. The deal centers on Roku’s reach and first‑party data.
Google Shells Out $50 Million To Fast-Track 300,000 U.S. Trade Workers
Google.org is committing $50 million to train 300,000 U.S. skilled‑trade workers through unions and trade groups as data‑center demand surges. The funds will back union training pilots and updated apprenticeships.
Bank of America CEO Compares 2026 World Cup to 'Hundred Super Bowls' for Bay Area
Bank of America's CEO says the bank's FIFA World Cup sponsorship could bring major activity to the Bay Area, comparing the tournament to 'a hundred Super Bowls.' Local planners and businesses are already lining up activations and ticket programs.
Stockton Rockets To No. 2 As California Job Hotspots Torch The Rest Of The U.S.
New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.
Supreme Court Hauls Robinhood’s Wild IPO Roller Coaster Into The Spotlight
The Supreme Court asked the Trump administration to weigh in on Robinhood's bid to block an investor suit tied to its July 2021 IPO. The outcome could change IPO disclosure rules.












