LinkedIn Layoff Shockwave Rattles Bay Area Tech Scene
LinkedIn is reportedly reorganizing staff as part of a company reshuffle; the scale and local impact in the Bay Area remain unclear. Reporting and company statements differ on how many roles are affected.
Tesla Drivers Left Backing Up Blind as 219,000 Cars Hit With Recall
A software bug that can blank the rearview camera for up to 11 seconds prompted an NHTSA recall of 218,868 Teslas; Tesla says nearly all affected cars already received an OTA fix.
Label Snafu Has Bay Area’s Loard’s Yanking Ice Cream From Freezers
Loard’s voluntarily recalled dozens of 32oz and 56oz tubs after an FDA inspection found missing allergen labels. Return affected products for a refund or replacement.
Santa Clara Chip Titan Hit With $252 Million China Export Penalty
Applied Materials agreed to a $252.5M BIS settlement that forces audits and keeps export privileges on a three‑year leash. The ruling reshapes routing strategies for chip tools.
Westminster Lotto Slip Snags $600K As Fantasy 5 Nears $1M Statewide
Twelve California Fantasy 5 tickets paid $992,456 this week, topped by a $605,089 Westminster win. Here’s where the winning tickets were sold and how to claim.
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.
Deloitte Slashes Perks for Bay Area Back-Office Staff
Deloitte will cut PTO, halve paid parental leave and remove a $50,000 family‑building reimbursement for employees in its “Center” support model, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The move is part of a broader talent overhaul and has drawn worker pushback.












