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6 SF weekend ideas
It's almost time for the weekend. Here are some ideas to get those brain juices flowing.Thursday🎠Check out the Drag Me Downtown pop-up drag show with performances by Tito Soto and Amoura Teese.5-7pm at Pabu IzakayaFriday🎥 Catch a flick at Sundown Cinema's screening of "Bullitt" in the Presidio.6-10pm at the Civil War Parade GroundSaturday🎠Head over to the Fillmore for a Juneteenth block party and carnival rides.The eight-block party will feature pony rides, games, music, food trucks and more. 💃 Get your groove on at Salsa in the Streets in the Mission.In front of Tacolicious on Valencia Street from 5-8pm🎉 Hit up the 70th anniversary of the North Beach Festival, featuring arts and crafts vendors, food, beer gardens, live music and more.11am-7pm; Saturday and Sunday on Columbus and Grant AvenuesSunday🎼 Take your pops to Golden Gate Park for a special Father's Day and Juneteenth symphony. 1pm at the Music ConcourseGet more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
"Dogs first" Bark Air coming to the Bay
The boutique "dogs first" airline, Bark Air, is coming to the Bay Area.Why it matters: At a time when many dog owners are seeking full rights for their pets as family members, airlines are cracking down on their rules for emotional support animals.Driving the news: On Wednesday, Bark Air added seven new domestic and international routes, including between San Jose (SJC) and Westchester County, New York (HPN), and between SJC and Chicago (MDW).Bark Air, which had its first flight last month, is a new service from a 12-year-old public company called Bark that also sells dog food and toys, subscription...
Pandas in SF: Mayor London Breed approved to solicit $25 million in donations
Mayor London Breed has gotten approval from city officials to move ahead with her plan to seek philanthropic funds to pay for San Francisco's new giant panda enclosure.Why it matters: The move, which Breed says will ensure it's not funded by taxpayers' money, comes as the San Francisco Zoo faces increasing scrutiny over its ability to properly care for the pandas.Driving the news: The Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 Tuesday to approve a resolution allowing the city to solicit private donations to cover costs for a panda enclosure and other zoo upgrades.Breed has set a $25 million fundraising goal and...
Massachusetts is capping family shelter stays. Here’s what to know
Massachusetts plans to start sending notices next month to unhoused families that their time in shelter is running out.Why it matters: It’s state officials’ latest attempt to manage the shelter crisis, brought on by rising homelessness locally and an influx of migrants.Here's the latest:What’s the limit?State lawmakers and Healey administration officials are capping emergency family shelter stays at nine months, with some exceptions.The clock starts ticking once families enter shelter.The time waitlisted families spend in overflow shelters doesn’t count.When do families start leaving?The first families being transitioned out must leave by Sept. 29, administration officials say.There are some 4,000 families...
Bay Area counties aren't adequately prepared for climate disasters, study finds
California is the worst state for climate disasters, with several Bay Area counties ranking high in lack of preparedness, a recent study finds.Why it matters: We're heading into wildfire season after a period of historic winter flooding, and the rise of weather-related power outages and climate impacts have become a major point of concern for people buying homes in California.Driving the news: Several Bay Area counties made the top 50 least-prepared places, according to homeowners insurance resource ClaimGuide's risk assessment of over 3,000 U.S. counties.San Francisco came in at 35th, with a $306 million expected annual loss to natural disasters.Alameda...
In Boston, foundation for late filmmaker Ash Christian launches
Actress Missi Pyle joined filmmakers in the Seaport last night for a soft launch of the Ash Christian Film Foundation.The foundation honors Christian, a filmmaker who died in 2020.The Alamo Drafthouse screened "Hurricane Bianca" last night, which stars drag queen Bianca Del Rio and features SNL alum Rachel Dratch.Pyle and Matt Kugelman, the film's director and Christian's friend, shared their memories of Christian before the film aired.What they're saying: "When I was around him, I felt whole. I felt happy," Pyle said.Zoom in: Christian produced "Fat Girls," "Hurricane Bianca" and other films, starting from age 20, per the foundation website.He was based in Dallas and New York, but he served as a member of the Provincetown Film Society's advisory board.Christian died in his sleep in August 2020. He was 35.What's next: The foundation plans to launch two residencies, funding and mentorship opportunities for queer and trans filmmakers later this year, said Jeff Peters, owner of East End Books and a foundation board member.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
These Boston museums are free on Juneteenth
Boston is home to various art and history museums, but a family or group outing to one can easily cost upwards of $100.The solution: Free entry days. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, MFA and ICA are free next Wednesday for Juneteenth.Explore some art and storytelling in honor of the holiday, which commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S.🖼 The Gardner opens the Jordan Garden to the public 12pm-4pm.It's hosting a film screening of "BLACK. Narratives in Boston Black Queer and Trans History."Amanda Shea, the Boston Music Awards Spoken Artist of the Year, was the executive producer.Film begins at 2pm, followed by a Q&A at 3pm.🧶 The Gardner also hosts a community quilt-making event in honor of the AIDs Quilt, 11am-4pm.Materials provided🎷 The ICA will host a Juneteenth celebration with the Jazz Urbane Cafe, 12pm-4pm.Advance timed tickets are required for gallery visits. Tickets go live at 10am next Tuesday.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
These Boston museums are free on Juneteenth
Boston is home to various art and history museums, but a family or group outing to one can easily cost upwards of $100.The solution: Free entry days. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, MFA and ICA are free next Wednesday for Juneteenth.Explore some art and storytelling in honor of the holiday, which commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S.🖼 The Gardner opens the Jordan Garden to the public 12pm-4pm.It's hosting a film screening of "BLACK. Narratives in Boston Black Queer and Trans History."Amanda Shea, the Boston Music Awards Spoken Artist of the Year, was the executive producer.Film begins at 2pm, followed by a Q&A at 3pm.🧶 The Gardner also hosts a community quilt-making event in honor of the AIDs Quilt, 11am-4pm.Materials provided🎷 The ICA will host a Juneteenth celebration with the Jazz Urbane Cafe, 12pm-4pm.Advance timed tickets are required for gallery visits. Tickets go live at 10am next Tuesday.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
The biggest artists performing in San Francisco this summer
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 to see Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.This summer's big draw is Olivia Rodrigo, who kicks off the next U.S. leg of her Guts world tour in July.The three-time Grammy winner will perform in San Francisco in August.By the numbers: SeatGeek reports that the average resale ticket price to attend a summer concert is $224, down from $269 around this time last...
These are the Boston area's cleanest (and dirtiest) beaches
Data: Department of Conservation and Recreation, compiled in Metropolitan Beaches Water Quality Report Card; Chart: Axios VisualsSouth Boston's shoreline has the cleanest urban beaches in the country — at least according to the latest water quality report card.Why it matters: If last year's conditions are any indication, many Boston-area beaches are likely safe to swim in this summer.Zoom in: Several Boston neighborhood beaches scored at or near 100% for water quality, despite last year's rainy summer.Three South Boston beaches earned water quality safety ratings of 100% for 2023.Yes, but: The Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's annual water quality report card rated beaches in the Boston Harbor region 86% in 2023, down from 93% in 2022, per the State House News Service.Most neighborhood beaches had lower water quality ratings than they did in 2022.Winthrop Beach's water quality has dipped from 100% in 2020 and 2021 to 82% last year.The only beaches that saw quality increases were M Street and Nantasket.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
Steward Health Care finds last-minute funds to stay open
Steward Health Care says it secured $225 million in funding to stay open through its bankruptcy.Why it matters: The Dallas-based hospital system, which operates eight hospitals in Massachusetts, was days away from running out of money, the Boston Globe reported.State of play: Steward plans to seek approval for the loan in bankruptcy court later this week, WBUR reported.Steward didn't name the lenders, but noted they had given it funding before.The loan is expected to keep the hospital system funded into the fall.Flashback: Steward filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this spring with $75 million in debtor-in-possession financing from its landlord, Alabama-based Medical Properties Trust.Steward said it has more than 100,000 creditors and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion, WBUR reported.Several state officials, including Gov. Maura Healey, called on Steward to leave Massachusetts after the hospital system's financial problems surfaced.What's next: Steward plans to sell off its hospitals and physician network at a pair of auctions, including seven Massachusetts hospitals on June 27:Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and HaverhillNashoba Valley Medical Center in AyerSt. Elizabeth's Medical Center in BrightonCarney Hospital in DorchesterGood Samaritan Medical Center in BrocktonMorton Hospital in TauntonSaint Anne's Hospital in Fall RiverSign up for Axios Boston for free.
Steward Health Care finds last-minute funds to stay open
Steward Health Care says it secured $225 million in funding to stay open through its bankruptcy.Why it matters: The Dallas-based hospital system, which operates eight hospitals in Massachusetts, was days away from running out of money, the Boston Globe reported.State of play: Steward plans to seek approval for the loan in bankruptcy court later this week, WBUR reported.Steward didn't name the lenders, but noted they had given it funding before.The loan is expected to keep the hospital system funded into the fall.Flashback: Steward filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this spring with $75 million in debtor-in-possession financing from its landlord, Alabama-based Medical Properties Trust.Steward said it has more than 100,000 creditors and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion, WBUR reported.Several state officials, including Gov. Maura Healey, called on Steward to leave Massachusetts after the hospital system's financial problems surfaced.What's next: Steward plans to sell off its hospitals and physician network at a pair of auctions, including seven Massachusetts hospitals on June 27:Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and HaverhillNashoba Valley Medical Center in AyerSt. Elizabeth's Medical Center in BrightonCarney Hospital in DorchesterGood Samaritan Medical Center in BrocktonMorton Hospital in TauntonSaint Anne's Hospital in Fall RiverSign up for Axios Boston for free.
Where unaccompanied migrant children in San Francisco come from
The majority of unaccompanied migrant children who arrived in San Francisco between 2015 and 2023 were from Central America.That's based on U.S. Department of Human Health and Services data (HHS) on migrant children sponsors' ZIP codes, obtained by the New York Times through a Freedom of Information Act request.Why it matters: Unaccompanied migrant children are an especially vulnerable group as federal, state and city leaders spar over sheltering and supporting foreigners who have crossed the border without permission, with some states seeking to crack down hard on illegal immigration.By the numbers: At least 2,358 unaccompanied migrant children arrived in San...
Ex-Anchor Brewing employees say they want their jobs back
As Anchor Brewing prepares to reopen under new ownership, many of its former employees say they'd return if offered a job, the workers' former union said this week.Why it matters: Some Anchor Brewing employees had previously expressed interest in purchasing the brewery's assets, but said they bowed out from the bidding process due to competing bids.Driving the news: Nearly 77% of Anchor Union workers say they would return to work if offered a job, according to a press release Monday from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents the Anchor Union.Before Anchor Brewing shut down, the union's 39 members...
How much the NBA Finals could bring in for Boston's economy
The NBA Finals could generate an estimated $6 million a game for the Massachusetts economy, Meet Boston says.Why it matters: The Celtics' success has bumped up hotel reservations, merchandise sales and sports bar tabs, per the local tourism organization.State of play: The Celts play the Dallas Mavericks in Texas this week after winning the first two games at home.If their winning streak continues, the Celts will claim the title by the end of the week.Yes, but: If they don't sweep the Mavs, the teams will return to TD Garden for a fifth and possibly a seventh game.Reality check: These estimates are just that — estimates.It's also worth noting that Boston's local economy could see an additional bump from several events this month, from Pride events to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series to the upcoming Embrace Ideas Festival.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
How much the NBA Finals could bring in for Boston's economy
The NBA Finals could generate an estimated $6 million a game for the Massachusetts economy, Meet Boston says.Why it matters: The Celtics' success has bumped up hotel reservations, merchandise sales and sports bar tabs, per the local tourism organization.State of play: The Celts play the Dallas Mavericks in Texas this week after winning the first two games at home.If their winning streak continues, the Celts will claim the title by the end of the week.Yes, but: If they don't sweep the Mavs, the teams will return to TD Garden for a fifth and possibly a seventh game.Reality check: These estimates are just that — estimates.It's also worth noting that Boston's local economy could see an additional bump from several events this month, from Pride events to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series to the upcoming Embrace Ideas Festival.Sign up for Axios Boston for free.
SF gets mixed bag at James Beard awards
Just two San Francisco restaurants made this year's James Beard Award finalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards, but neither went home with an award.Driving the news: The Morris, a New American restaurant in the Mission known for its inventive menu and long list of Chartreuses and wines, was a finalist in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category.It lost to Columbia, South Carolina's Lula Drake Wine Parlour.Pacific Cocktail Haven, located in Union Square, was up for Outstanding Bar, but lost to New Orleans' Jewel of the South.What they're saying: The Morris "wanted to take the idea of a...
SF's most expensive house on the market
San Francisco real estate is expensive, but what does it look like when money is no object? Answer: A gorgeous, humongous mansion with sweeping views of the Bay in the most luxurious neighborhood in the city.Driving the news: If you want to (and are able to) spend big, the 10,180-square-foot house at 2990 Broadway Street in Pacific Heights is the most expensive real estate listing in San Francisco right now. The building was home to philanthropists George "Fritz" Jewett Jr. and Lucy Jewett and has seen plenty of famous people walk its halls, including former President George H.W. Bush and Britain's Prince Philip, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Now, the four-bedroom, six-full-bathroom (plus four half baths) house, which sits right next to the Presidio and has views out to the Marin Headlands, is being sold by Sotheby's for a cool $38 million.Check out the interiors below, and see more photos on our Axios SF Instagram. Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
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