Karat’s 2026 report finds Bay Area software engineers earn a median $272,229 a year as AI demand and Big Tech competition keep pay high.

The Mohi by Appellation is a 76-room culinary-first boutique hotel for downtown Morgan Hill, with multiple restaurants, a rooftop pool and event space.

Intel has inked a multiyear Google Cloud deal and joined Musk’s Terafab, betting on custom silicon and manufacturing to power the next phase of AI infrastructure.

A major Carl’s Jr. franchisee in California filed Chapter 11, putting about 65 restaurants into a court-supervised restructuring and raising questions about closures and leases.

A proposed $135M settlement in Taylor v. Google would compensate U.S. Android users for alleged background data use. Final approval is set for June 23, 2026.

Broadcom has tapped Alphabet accounting chief Amie Thuener as its next CFO, with a June 12, 2026 handoff and a May 4 start date. The move lines up with Broadcom’s AI push.

A San Jose Powerball ticket missed the $216M jackpot but matched four numbers plus the Powerball, paying $44,744 under California’s rules.

Barnes & Noble has filed plans for a 19,200‑sqft bookstore at 20740 Stevens Creek Blvd in Cupertino. The project, part of a national expansion, is under city review.

A remote Big Sur station listed premium at $9.99 this week. Owner says generators and delivery costs drove the high price.

Intel tapped Zoom COO Aparna Bawa to run legal, compliance and people as the chipmaker reshuffles senior leadership. She’s expected to join in May to oversee legal and culture.

A UC Giannini analysis finds California lost roughly $1 billion in China sales after 2025 tariffs, with pistachios, almonds and wine among the biggest losers.

Intel will repurchase Apollo’s 49% stake in Fab 34 for $14.2 billion, a move the company says reflects a stronger balance sheet and rising AI demand.

The ITC has opened a Section 337 investigation after InnoTV Labs alleged Roku and Hisense infringe display‑technology patents. The complaint seeks import bans and other remedies.