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.
Tiburon Cliffside Stunner Lists At $19.9 Million, Looks Like It’s Floating Over The Bay
A glass‑wrapped Tiburon home that looks like it floats above the Bay is on the market for $19.9 million. Its cantilevered steel frame, five 11‑foot NanaWall systems and an infinity pool set it apart.












