Labor & Public Sector: Thousands of San Jose city workers are voting this week on whether to authorize a strike as contract talks stall, with unions pushing members to vote yes amid inflation and stalled progress. Healthcare Compliance & Waste: Envetec says California’s Department of Public Health approved its GENERATIONS® alternative treatment for biohazardous and sharps waste, expanding the company’s U.S. regulatory footprint. Hospital Restructuring: Oroville Hospital won more time in federal bankruptcy court to negotiate a restructuring or sale, getting until Oct. 16 to work on a term sheet with lenders and bondholders. AI & Corporate Restructuring: Visa plans to cut about 2,600 jobs (7%) focused on technology and product, citing AI-driven efficiency. Defense & Aviation Deal: Joby Aviation agreed to buy Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, moving Resonant’s defense tech under Joby’s military business. Agriculture & Environment: California will phase out paraquat, a weedkiller linked to serious health risks, after manufacturers agreed to withdraw products from the market. Energy & Tech Growth: Super Micro raised its AI-server revenue outlook for the quarter, signaling continued demand for AI infrastructure. Tax & Business Services: TaxRefresh launched in Irvine to help taxpayers resolve IRS and state collection issues, including unfiled returns and wage garnishments. Insurance M&A: Inszone Insurance Services acquired Two Fong’s in California, expanding its brokerage footprint.