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Warriors coach Steve Kerr looks to route a win at 2024 Paris Olympics
Beloved Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will look to steer Team USA to gold at the Paris Olympics this summer.Why it matters: Kerr was selected in December 2021 to lead the U.S. men's national team as head coach and will oversee a star roster that includes Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James.What he's saying: "The games we've lost, we just failed to stop the other team. ... So we're going to have to be really good defensively this summer," Kerr said in an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. "You win or fail in this job, for sure," he added. "And that's OK. That's part of what comes with having the most great players of any country, so you embrace it."The big picture: The U.S. has nabbed 25 gold medals in the history of Olympic basketball, the most of any nation. The men's team has maintained a winning streak since 2008.What's next: Olympic training camp kicks off July 6 in Las Vegas.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
How to celebrate Pride Month around Boston
June and early July are packed with tea dances, marches, talks and other LGBTQ+ celebrations.Here's how the Boston area is commemorating Pride Month.Friday, 6/7The Boston Dyke March, an anti-capitalist, intersectional gender liberation, returns to the Parkman bandstand on Boston Common, 6pm. ASL interpretation, accessible by wheelchairs, strollers and scooters. An accessibility vehicle is available for those who need a ride for some or all of the march.Masks required.Club Cafe hosts the Pride Anthem Friday, a 21+ event hosted by model Ava Glascott, 10pm.Price: $15. Saturday, 6/8The Boston Pride for the People parade kicks off on Clarendon Street and continues until...
Things to do around Boston this weekend, 6/7-6/9
Friday, 6/7🎞 Catch the 27th annual "Do It Your Damn Self!! National Youth Film Festival" at Harvard Art Museums, 6pm-9pm.🍻 Sam Adams' Crafting Dreams Beer Bash returns to the downtown taproom to pick the next top craft brewer, 6:30pm-9:30pm.Price: $5.🎞️The Somerville Theater begins a run of the German hit "Run Lola Run" for its 25th anniversary. Screenings run through June 13.🐂The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art.Divers start jumping at noon. Tickets are free, or you could pay $420 to be on the VIP boat.💃 Choreographer and director Simon Montalvo presents the premier...
Cool off at these public swimming pools in San Francisco
The first heat wave of 2024 landed in the Bay Area this week with blistering temperatures. That means it's time to seek out some relief in the water.State of play: The Bay Area has an abundance of swimming spots at local parks, YMCAs, beaches and waterfalls.Driving the news: This week we'll spotlight some San Francisco city-operated pools to start. They kick off their summer pool schedule Tuesday.Entrance fees are $8 for adults and $2 for children.Balboa Pool at Balboa Park is a neighborhood favorite for its vantage point over the city. It underwent a $9 million renovation a few years...
Not-so-hot summer tickets sales
Concert prices are down this summer from last year's heights, according to new data from SeatGeek.Why it matters: Pop's biggest names aren't on the circuit this time around. Experts say that last year's prices were likely due to historic demand for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.Even without the reigning queens of pop, Boston has a full summer of music scheduled, including:Pixies and Modest Mouse — Xfinity Center — June 16Lana Del Rey — Fenway Park — June 20Janet Jackson — TD Garden — June 28Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss — Xfinity Center — July 2Foo Fighters —...
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A record 2,100 sea lions spotted at San Francisco docks
The summer season has ushered in a record number of sea lions at San Francisco's docks.State of play: Pier 39's Marina team counted over 2,100 sea lions on the docks as of Tuesday — handily beating the previous record of about 1,700 in November 2009, Pier 39 spokesperson Anthony Licciardi told Axios via email."We believe it is the abundance of anchovy," their favorite food source, that attracted them in droves, Licciardi added.Claire's thought bubble: Every inch of available dock space was packed with slippery, barking sea lions. You could hear the sound the steady cacophony of "Arf! Arf! Arf!" all...
What to know about SF's Juneteenth parade and festival
Juneteenth isn't until the 19th but it's coming to San Francisco early with the city's official parade and celebration this weekend.Why it matters: Even though San Francisco's Black population has dwindled over the past several decades, the city-sanctioned celebration symbolizes freedom for the Black people who are still here, Sheryl Davis, executive director of the city's Human Rights Commission, told KQED.Driving the news: Saturday's Juneteenth parade begins at 11am on Market and Spear streets and will be immediately followed by a festival at Civic Center Plaza until 6pm.The festival will feature live performances from San Francisco rappers Larry June and...
Bay Area sports recap: Giants snap losing streak
The San Francisco Giants snapped a six-game losing streak following Wednesday's win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Driving the news: The Giants currently sit in third place in the National League West.Despite the 9–3 win, the Giants have been dealt a tough hand as of late. Ace pitcher Blake Snell suffered his second injury of the season last weekend and wound up on the 15-day injury list.Meanwhile, center fielder Jung Hoo Lee is out for the rest of the season, but had a successful shoulder surgery this week, CBS Sports reports.Here's some other notable news in Bay Area sports:🏈 49ers extend McCaffreyRunning...
Spill of the Hill: Co-sponsors ≠ votes
This is the first in a series of columns exploring the ins and outs of how lawmakers operate in Massachusetts.June on Beacon Hill means sailboats along the Esplanade, overheated tourists and a rare burst of legislative energy at the State House as lawmakers push through a handful of campaign promises before they head home until next year.Why it matters: In the Democrat-controlled Legislature, even overwhelming support for a bill doesn't guarantee passage — or even a floor vote.Leaders tend to cite a lack of "bandwidth" to explain why popular bills often die on the vine before the August-to-January recess.Take the...
New bill seeks criminal penalties for sale of stolen goods in San Francisco
State legislation backed by Mayor London Breed would crack down on illegal vending by allowing police officers to enforce citations or misdemeanors with potential jail time.Why it matters: Illegal vending, the sale of stolen items, has been an ongoing issue in San Francisco. Officials say it's created a hazardous environment and unsafe street conditions, such as inaccessible sidewalks.The San Francisco Police Department is currently unable to issue penalties because of a 2018 state law that made enforcement of street vending violations an administrative duty carried out by city workers.Driving the news: The legislation, announced this week by Breed and state...
6 things happening in SF this weekend
We're almost to the weekend. Here are some ideas for letting loose.Thursday🥳 Party downtown at the free "Downtown First Thursdays" block party.Music, drag performances, food and more. 5–10pm at 2nd and Howard streets.🎭 While you're downtown, hit up the Drag Me Downtown pop-up drag show at the Harrington's Bar and Grill.Performances by Afrika America and Oliver Branch; 5–7pm at 245 Front St.Friday🚴♂️ Hop on your bike and hit the streets of SF during Bike Party. Meet at 7:30pm at Glen Park BART and be ready to roll out at 8pm. Saturday🎨 Celebrate 50 years of Laurel Burch designs at a mural unveiling and art walk in the Haight.Noon–5pm at the San Francisco Mercantile.✊🏾 Bask in Black history and pride at SF's second annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival.Parade begins at 11am on Market and Spear streets; festival from noon–6pm at Civic Center.Sunday🎹 Listen to some jazz at the 41st Annual SF Jazz Festival.Featuring vocalist and pianist Kalil Amar Wilson; Shows at 6pm and 7:30pm. $25.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
Train offers $10 round trip from Boston to Cape in June
This is an installment of Axios Boston's "Cheapskate's guide to Boston summer" series.One of the best deals this month is the $10 round trip fare for the CapeFlyer.Why it matters: The trip from Boston to the Cape is usually traffic-jammed, pricy or both.Zoom in: The train takes passengers from South Station to Hyannis in two hours.It stops in Braintree, Brockton, Wareham Village, Middleborough, Buzzards Bay and Bourne.Pets, bicycles and kids under 11 with an adult ride free.Protip: Seniors and people with disabilities can pay half price with a senior CharlieCard or a transportation access pass CharlieCard.Plus: The train has free WiFi and a cafe car.How it works: Buy the tickets on the mTicket app or at South Station.The $10 roundtrip promotion is only good for June. Here's the schedule. Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Train offers $10 round trip from Boston to Cape in June
This is an installment of Axios Boston's "Cheapskate's guide to Boston summer" series.One of the best deals this month is the $10 round trip fare for the CapeFlyer.Why it matters: The trip from Boston to the Cape is usually traffic-jammed, pricy or both.Zoom in: The train takes passengers from South Station to Hyannis in two hours.It stops in Braintree, Brockton, Wareham Village, Middleborough, Buzzards Bay and Bourne.Pets, bicycles and kids under 11 with an adult ride free.Protip: Seniors and people with disabilities can pay half price with a senior CharlieCard or a transportation access pass CharlieCard.Plus: The train has free WiFi and a cafe car.How it works: Buy the tickets on the mTicket app or at South Station.The $10 roundtrip promotion is only good for June. Here's the schedule. Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Train offers $10 round trip from Boston to Cape in June
This is an installment of Axios Boston's "Cheapskate's guide to Boston summer" series.One of the best deals this month is the $10 round trip fare for the CapeFlyer.Why it matters: The trip from Boston to the Cape is usually traffic-jammed, pricy or both.Zoom in: The train takes passengers from South Station to Hyannis in two hours.It stops in Braintree, Brockton, Wareham Village, Middleborough, Buzzards Bay and Bourne.Pets, bicycles and kids under 11 with an adult ride free.Protip: Seniors and people with disabilities can pay half price with a senior CharlieCard or a transportation access pass CharlieCard.Plus: The train has free WiFi and a cafe car.How it works: Buy the tickets on the mTicket app or at South Station.The $10 roundtrip promotion is only good for June. Here's the schedule. Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Boston-area home prices up (again) from last year
Data: FHFA; Map: Axios VisualsMassachusetts home prices show no signs of slowing, despite mortgage rates hovering near 7%, per the latest data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.Why it matters: That's good news if you own your home and tough if you're a would-be buyer on the sidelines.State of play: Home prices around Boston are up more than 8% from last year, per the report.In the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham area, which the agency counts separately, they're up 9%.Home prices around Worcester are up 10%.Zoom out: Nationwide, prices are up 6.6% from last year, per the FHFA.The hottest regions aren't even in Massachusetts: Vermont saw the highest home appreciation in the country with a 12.8% increase.New Jersey (11.6%) and New York (10.9%) weren't far behind.The big picture: Low housing inventory is contributing to the high prices, said FHFA's Anju Vajja, in a statement.You can thank rate lock for that.Steph's thought bubble: It's crazy to see it spelled out in the report, but home prices are up nearly 400% from the first quarter of 1991.Keep that in mind the next time someone tells a millennial or Gen Zer to simply save up for that starter home.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Boston-area home prices up (again) from last year
Data: FHFA; Map: Axios VisualsMassachusetts home prices show no signs of slowing, despite mortgage rates hovering near 7%, per the latest data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency.Why it matters: That's good news if you own your home and tough if you're a would-be buyer on the sidelines.State of play: Home prices around Boston are up more than 8% from last year, per the report.In the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham area, which the agency counts separately, they're up 9%.Home prices around Worcester are up 10%.Zoom out: Nationwide, prices are up 6.6% from last year, per the FHFA.The hottest regions aren't even in Massachusetts: Vermont saw the highest home appreciation in the country with a 12.8% increase.New Jersey (11.6%) and New York (10.9%) weren't far behind.The big picture: Low housing inventory is contributing to the high prices, said FHFA's Anju Vajja, in a statement.You can thank rate lock for that.Steph's thought bubble: It's crazy to see it spelled out in the report, but home prices are up nearly 400% from the first quarter of 1991.Keep that in mind the next time someone tells a millennial or Gen Zer to simply save up for that starter home.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
New sitcom starring Steph Curry is filming in the Bay Area
A sitcom starring the NBA's Stephen Curry and partly shot in the Bay Area is coming to Peacock this summer, according to a representative for the streaming service.Between the lines: The longtime face of the Golden State Warriors will portray himself in the show alongside Adam Pally ("Knuckles") and Ego Nwodim ("Saturday Night Live").It could signal that Curry, who recently bought a building in San Francisco to serve as headquarters for his Thirty Ink business, is planting seeds for his post-NBA career.State of play: The series follows a memorabilia dealer (played by Pally) who falls on hard times and...
Bayview Hunters Point grocery market offers free food to eligible residents
A community market opening Wednesday in the Bayview Hunters Point plans to offer free groceries to hundreds of District 10 households every month through a pilot program that will run through next summer.Why it matters: District 10 is home to neighborhoods that lack reliable access to grocery stores, including Bayview Hunters Point and Visitacion Valley, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.The new market puts the area one step closer toward addressing food insecurity, District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton said at an event Tuesday to unveil the new 4,000-square-foot facility ahead of its opening.Driving the news: The community market will...
Dallas' Dončić stands between Celts and NBA title
Nobody's had an answer for the Celtics through the regular season and playoffs. In the NBA Finals, the league's hottest young superstar gets his shot.Why it matters: The Celts are four wins away from an 18th title, but the Dallas Mavericks — led by 25-year-old Slovenian phenom Luka Dončić — won't make it easy.⚡ Know your enemy: Many believe Dončić, a once-in-a-generation offensive force at guard, is already the world's best player.He led the NBA in scoring this season and has made the All-Star Team and All-NBA First Team in five of his six seasons.A championship would cap his climb...
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