Sebastopol Stunner as Analy High Slashes Dance and Choir
Analy High will cut hours for its dance and choir programs after the district says Santa Rosa’s tighter transfer rules have reduced projected revenue. Local families are pushing back.
South San Francisco And San Bruno Cut $130 Million From Rail Fix, Send Traffic Below Tracks
A redesign of the South Linden/Scott Street grade separation cuts about $130 million, dropping the estimate to roughly $320 million and unlocking Measure A funds for engineering.
Comer Demands Answers From Sam Altman Over OpenAI Deals
House Oversight Chair James Comer has asked OpenAI’s Sam Altman for audit‑committee files and conflict‑of‑interest policies after new disclosures raised questions about private investments.
Downtown Data Darling: SF’s Hightouch Snags $150 Million, Plants Flag In FiDi HQ
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.
Woodside Road Tragedy: 75-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Midday Crash
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.
California Hospitals Revolt Over Anthem’s Out-of-Network Pay Cuts
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.
S.F. Road Sign Rampage: Man Accused of Smashing Parked Car With City Barricade
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.
Steve Hilton Takes Aim at California Energy Watchdogs in Bid to Cut Power Bills
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.












