San Jose business owners donate over $15k to help competitors hit with COVID violation fines
After a local businessman started a fund to cover the costs of San Jose businesses hit with fines for Covid violations over Thanksgiving weekend, support has flooded in from other business owners wanting to help.
Shop local for the holidays: Hoodline's gift-giving guide in support of small South Bay businesses
Hoodline's Shop Local guides showcase a variety of mom-and-pop shops around the Bay. Check out our starter list of small businesses to support in the San Jose area. They all deliver crowd-free shopping and good old-fashioned customer service – and many offer customized gifts, private shopping appointments and personal phone consulations.
Support Black-owned businesses this season by patronizing these South Bay spots
This has been a year of steady calls to support Black-owned businesses, and the holidays can be a great opportunity to vote with our wallets. Below is an incomplete list of Black-owned businesses to check out in the San Jose area this season.
San Jose’s Fairmont Hotel files for bankruptcy, evicts pro hockey team and other guests
Guests at downtown San Jose’s Fairmont Hotel, including the Vegas Golden Knights pro hockey team, found themselves out of a place to stay Friday when the hotel shut down suddenly in the midst of a bankruptcy filing.
San Jose approves plans for a sprawling new urban village on the west side
The San Jose City Council has approved a sprawling redevelopment plan on the west side of town that would turn a prominent shopping center into an 11-acre urban village development with residences, shopping areas, and open space.
Beloved pet and farm supply store in central San Jose set to close by month’s end
Sam’s Downtown Feed & Pet Supply, at 759 West San Carlos Street, first opened in 1986, but the legacy of the family who runs the pet and farm supply store is more than 150 years old, and it once housed a basement speakeasy.
Tech startup lender Silicon Valley Bank collapses, triggering U.S. economic fears
The 16th largest bank in the U.S. and one of the key lending partners to countless Bay Area tech startups has failed. Silicon Valley Bank, which is responsible for $210 billion in assets, collapsed on Friday, sending shockwaves across the U.S. economy. It is being reported as the biggest banking collapse since the fall of Washington Mutual in 2008.
Google founders' net worth jumps $17 billion after AI search announcement; publishers remain wary
Alphabet stock surged due to an impending overhaul of Google's search engine, driven by AI advancements. The change could either benefit or injure an already at-risk industry in online publishing. Some fear reduced viewer traffic and financial implications, while others embrace opportunities ahead.
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Santa Clara Safeway Store Bids Farewell After 67 Years, Shutters in November
After over six decades of serving the Santa Clara community, a Safeway store at Valley Fair Shopping Center is set to close its doors in early November. As the retailer continues to assess store performance, local residents reminisce on the store's rich history and debate its impact on the neighborhood.
Google Fires 28 Employees Over Protests Against Israeli Government Contract Amidst Internal Dissent
Google fired 28 employees who protested against an Israeli defense contract, citing policy breaches and workplace disruption. The controversy has sparked debate over the company's ethics and employee rights.
San José’s Traffic Fatalities Rise with Another Death from April Collision on Berryessa Road
A fatal car accident occurred in San José on April 27, marking the city's 16th traffic fatality of the year. The collision between a Honda CRV and a Toyota Corolla resulted in the death of a female passenger.
Santa Clara's Chegg, Inc. Announces Restructuring With 23% Workforce Cut Amid New Growth Strategy
Chegg Inc. announces a restructuring plan reducing its global workforce by 23%, affecting 440 employees, as part of a strategic shift to focus on student-centric growth initiatives and operational streamlining.
Intel Shares Dive Following Q2 Earnings Miss and Cost-Cutting Strategy Including Workforce Reduction and Suspended Dividend
Intel's stocks fell sharply after it released a weaker revenue forecast and aggressive cost-cutting plans, including job cuts and a suspended dividend, in response to financial challenges and market competition.
Bay Area Tech Giants Cisco and IBM to Lay Off Hundreds in San Jose and San Francisco Amid Industry Pivot
Cisco and IBM are laying off hundreds in the Bay Area, targeting various locations, with the largest cuts at Cisco's San Jose headquarters. The companies are restructuring to focus on AI and cybersecurity.
Netflix Hikes Subscription Prices Amid Surge in Subscribers and Exclusive Content Success
Netflix has announced price increases for its subscription plans, with the Standard plan rising to $17.99 and the Premium to $24.99. This follows a surge in subscribers and successful original content and live sports streaming.
San José's Mineta Airport Unveils $16.9M Retail Makeover Featuring Local Tech and Taste
Mineta San José International Airport is updating its retail experience with Hudson and Paradies Lagardère, featuring over 50 local retailers, aiming to showcase Silicon Valley culture and increase revenue by 20%.
California is Now the World's Fourth Largest Economy, Surpassing Japan
California is now the world's fourth largest economy, surpassing Japan, with a GDP of $4.1 trillion. Governor Newsom attributes this to investments in people and innovation but warns that Trump's tariff measures could harm growth.
Bay Area Tech Firms Shed Jobs Amid National Employment Growth; San Jose's NetApp Announces Layoffs
Bay Area tech companies face significant layoffs in Q1 2025, as the region loses over 11,000 tech jobs. In contrast, the U.S. economy adds 177,000 jobs in April, with an unchanged unemployment rate of 4.2%.
Northrop Grumman to Close San Jose Facility, Affecting 78 Jobs Amid Bay Area Tech Layoffs
Northrop Grumman is closing its San Jose facility, affecting 78 jobs, due to program winddown and consolidation efforts. Despite overall growth, the company aims to reassign affected staff to other roles within the company.
IBM and Infineon Announce Over 100 Job Cuts in San Jose as Bay Area Tech Sector Tightens Belt
IBM and Infineon are laying off over 100 tech workers in the Bay Area, adding to the region's tech job cuts. IBM's layoffs are part of a global workforce reduction, which could result in around 2,700 jobs lost worldwide.
Silicon Valley's Synopsys to Slash 10% Workforce Amid Industry Downturn and Strategy Shift
Synopsys will lay off about 10% of its workforce by fiscal 2026, following its $35 billion Ansys acquisition and muted revenue. The layoffs are part of a strategy to focus on growth areas and improve business efficiency.
Osaka Marketplace Brings Taste of Japan to Foster City with Grand Opening at Edgewater Place
Osaka Marketplace is opening a new store in Foster City with a grand opening featuring a taiko drum performance and sake ceremony. The first 100 shoppers will receive goodie bags. It's part of a Bay Area trend of expanding Asian grocery stores.
Instagram Mandates Full-Time Office Return for U.S. Employees to Spur Creativity and Collaboration
Instagram requires U.S. employees to return to the office full-time from February 2, aiming to boost creativity and collaboration, as stated by chief Adam Mosseri. This policy is currently specific to Instagram, not affecting other Meta platforms.
California DMV Issues Ultimatum to Tesla Over 'Misleading' Autopilot Advertising; Sales Suspension Looms
The California DMV has given Tesla a 90-day ultimatum to correct its self-driving and autopilot advertising claims or face a 30-day sales suspension. Tesla must clarify that their vehicles require active driver supervision.
Bay Area's BitGo Eyes IPO, Shuffles Official Headquarters from Palo Alto to Sioux Falls Amid Expansion
Cryptocurrency service provider BitGo has relocated its official headquarters to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, according to SEC filings, as it prepares for an IPO, despite maintaining significant office space in Palo Alto.
SF AI Giant Databricks Stashes $7 Billion War Chest as It Braces for Tech Chill
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.
Nvidia’s $2 Billion Silicon Power Play Locks In Marvell On Santa Clara’s AI Front Line
Nvidia has put $2 billion into Marvell and inked a partnership to fold the Santa Clara chipmaker into its NVLink Fusion and silicon‑photonics roadmap. The move accelerates optical interconnects for large AI clusters.
Cupertino Power Shuffle: Apple Taps Hardware Chief John Ternus As Next CEO As Cook Moves Upstairs
Apple announced a planned leadership handoff: John Ternus will become CEO on Sept. 1, 2026, while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman and stays through the summer. The board approved the transition unanimously.
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.