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.

Milan Capital Management bought The Plant, a retail center in San Jose, for $95 million, indicating strong investor confidence in revitalizing the property. The center spans 650,500 sq ft and is historically significant.

IKEA announces a new, smaller "Plan & Order Point with Pick-up" store in Colma, geared towards personalized consultations for home projects, with no immediate takeaway purchases.

San José's downtown welcomed six new small businesses on Post Street under the MOMENT pop-up retail program, aiming to revitalize the area with local and LGBTQIA+ owned creative shops.

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.

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.

Diaz Menswear in downtown San Jose is closing after nearly 40 years, as the owner, Alfredo Diaz Velazquez, opts for retirement instead of lease renewal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.