Hightouch raised $150M at a $2.75B valuation and leased a 13,000‑sq‑ft downtown HQ as its AI marketing tools pushed ARR to roughly $100M and hiring accelerated.

A 75-year-old bicyclist who was struck on Portola Road on May 1 has died, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said on May 11. Investigators say the driver cooperated and drugs or alcohol are not suspected.

The California Hospital Association sued Anthem Blue Cross, saying a new policy that cuts hospital payments when out‑of‑network doctors provide care is unlawful and risks deeper financial strain.

Prosecutors say a San Francisco man grabbed a road A‑frame and smashed a parked car, shattering a rear window while the owner waited nearby. The DA posted the account on X.

Cool, foggy mornings clear to breezy, mild afternoons. Small Craft Advisory affects coastal waters this evening.

Steve Hilton unveiled a Sacramento plan to remake California’s energy regulators, tying deregulation to promises of lower electricity bills and cheaper gas. The move pits his 'Califordable' pitch against Sacramento’s regulatory and political realities.

Foggy mornings give way to sunny, breezy afternoons in San Jose with highs near 79°F and a brief midweek cool‑down.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan tied his gubernatorial campaign to the struggles of small businesses in L.A.'s Fashion District, citing fires, ICE raids and safety concerns.

Saltwater Bakeshop opens a large SoMa storefront at 1309 Howard this Thursday, moving from farmers-market pop-ups into a 7,200‑sq‑ft bakery with croissants, sourdough and sandwiches.

Police arrested a woman after a brush fire along the Guadalupe River in south San Jose; investigators say she matched descriptions from earlier fires.

Pizza My Heart opens a Fremont location at the Fremont Hub with a Tuesday opening and a Free Slice Day on Thursday. The move is part of the chain's East Bay expansion.

San José firefighters say the blaze was knocked down and held to the first floor; one person was sent to hospital and nearby traffic was disrupted.

The Maya Motel in Temescal sold on May 11, 2026 and will be converted into roughly 23 supportive studio apartments under California’s Homekey+ program. City and developer documents outline tenant relocation help and on-site services.