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This week's triple-digit heat wave could be the Bay Area's hottest in years
Data: San Francisco Public Libraries; Map: Axios visualsBrace yourself — we're due this week for what meteorologists are saying could be the hottest weather in years.Why it matters: Heat waves increase the risk of heat stroke and other related illnesses, especially among children, pets and people who lack effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.Driving the news: While San Francisco itself is forecast to see temperatures near 90 degrees, more inland parts of the Bay could see at least four consecutive days of 100-degree weather.Temperatures could even rise to nearly 110 degrees in North and East Bay.Wednesday will be the hottest day...
End of an era: Klay Thompson's run with the Warriors is over
It's a somber day in Bay Area sports with news of Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson expected to leave and join the defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks.Why it matters: There would be no Warriors dynasty without Thompson.During Thompson's 13 seasons with the Dubs, the Warriors won four championships in eight seasons.State of play: The 34-year-old, who became a free agent this offseason, plans to join the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract, ESPN reports.It's a tough pill for Dub Nation to swallow, but at least we were there to witness his greatness. Zoom in: Here are three...
How U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on homeless camping affects San Francisco
San Francisco officials and advocates are planning their next steps after a U.S. Supreme Court decision effectively gave the OK for cities to enact restrictive laws targeting outdoor camping.Why it matters: City officials lauded the decision Friday, saying it would give them more flexibility to address long-term encampments while keeping streets safe and clean.Driving the news: The Supreme Court sided with Grants Pass, Oregon, in a 6-3 ruling Friday, saying the city has the authority to enforce ordinances that criminalize behaviors associated with being unhoused — like sleeping or camping on public property or in public parks — even when...
San Francisco commuters are losing more time to traffic
You're not imagining things if it feels like the commute in San Francisco is getting worse and the windows to avoid traffic are shrinking.Why it matters: Traffic congestion is not only lost time, money and fuel, but it can also raise stress and impact mental and physical health.Blood pressure can go up just from sitting in traffic, not from aggravation, but from the air pollution inhaled.The big picture: Peak-time drivers in the San Francisco area lost 45 hours to congestion in 2023, up 5 hours from 2022, according to the annual INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard released this week.What they did:...
Market Street lights return for Pride weekend
The world's largest Pride flag is coming back to Market Street and it will be even bigger this year.State of play: Organized by Illuminate, the "Welcome" installation sends rainbow beams down the 4.1-mile stretch of Market Street during Pride weekend.While the past two summers have featured six laser light beams, this year's installation will "deploy 20 laser space cannons," according to Illuminate's website. Driving the news: It's all in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the "Summer of Love" in 2004, when San Francisco defied a national ban to legalize same-sex marriage. What's happening: There will be a kick-off party at Harry Bridges Plaza starting at 6:30pm Friday, with programming including a vow renewal ceremony for two LGBTQ+ couples who were married in the Summer of Love. Then the Dykes on Bikes will arrive at 9:20pm with a rainbow torch to "light" the show. Welcome will light up Market Street today through Sunday from sunset to daybreak.Worthy of your time: Check out video from last year's installation on our Axios SF Instagram.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
Market Street lights return for Pride weekend
The world's largest Pride flag is coming back to Market Street and it will be even bigger this year.State of play: Organized by Illuminate, the "Welcome" installation sends rainbow beams down the 4.1-mile stretch of Market Street during Pride weekend.While the past two summers have featured six laser light beams, this year's installation will "deploy 20 laser space cannons," according to Illuminate's website. Driving the news: It's all in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the "Summer of Love" in 2004, when San Francisco defied a national ban to legalize same-sex marriage. What's happening: There will be a kick-off party at Harry Bridges Plaza starting at 6:30pm Friday, with programming including a vow renewal ceremony for two LGBTQ+ couples who were married in the Summer of Love. Then the Dykes on Bikes will arrive at 9:20pm with a rainbow torch to "light" the show. Welcome will light up Market Street today through Sunday from sunset to daybreak.Worthy of your time: Check out video from last year's installation on our Axios SF Instagram.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco ranks second for best U.S. pizza
A hometown favorite makes the second-best pizza in the U.S., according to a Italian media company's newly released rankings.State of play: Tony's Pizza Napoletana, run by chef Tony Gemignani, is the only Bay Area restaurant honored in 50 Top Pizza's U.S. category.What they're saying: "Whether it's Neapolitan pizza, New York style, Detroit style, Sicilian or any other style of pizza, Tony Gemignani is a true guarantee," 50 Top Pizza wrote in its ranking for the North Beach establishment."The real novelty is the possibility of trying a tasting menu, lasting two and a half hours, for seven pizza tastings, offering a...
Gen Z is outrunning millennials but San Francisco run clubs are open to all
Data: Strava; Chart: Axios VisualsRunning is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.Why it matters: During a loneliness crisis and remote work era, running is one way to release stress and make new friends.Between the lines: Young singles are also joining running clubs to find dates. Content creator Cindy Sandjo, 29, told The New York Times her followers said these groups "are the new dating apps."By the numbers: 84% of Strava users tell the fitness tracker company their No. 1 reason for exercising is social connection.Gen Z is 29% more likely than millennials to...
Gen Z is outrunning millennials but San Francisco run clubs are open to all
Data: Strava; Chart: Axios VisualsRunning is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.Why it matters: During a loneliness crisis and remote work era, running is one way to release stress and make new friends.Between the lines: Young singles are also joining running clubs to find dates. Content creator Cindy Sandjo, 29, told The New York Times her followers said these groups "are the new dating apps."By the numbers: 84% of Strava users tell the fitness tracker company their No. 1 reason for exercising is social connection.Gen Z is 29% more likely than millennials to...
How to navigate traffic as Pride events take over San Francisco
This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one for San Francisco as Pride events are set to take over many of the city's roads. Why it matters: Traffic is going to be tough to navigate. Expect a lot of it from both cars and pedestrians. State of play: The city is home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, with over 1 million people expected to attend events over the weekend, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. What to know: The Pride parade starts at 10:30am Sunday and will travel southwest down Market Street from...
Baseball, Pride and Hello Kitty: Your June 28-30 weekend guide to SF
If you're looking for some ways to fill your time this weekend, we've got you covered. Friday🏳️⚧️ Take part in the 20th anniversary Trans March at Dolores Park. Events start at 11am with the march running from 6-7:30pm.⚾️ The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers roll into town for a three-game weekend series against the Giants. First pitch for Game One is scheduled for 7:15pm. Saturday🐱 The Hello Kitty cafe truck will be rolling through town, stopping at Stonestown Galleria from 10am-7pm.🛍️ Check out The Park Market at Crane Cove for music, food, drinks and more. It runs from 11am-5pm.🧇 W San Francisco is hosting a "Drag Me to Brunch" pride show from 11am-1pm. The event also doubles as a fundraiser, with a portion of the proceeds going to LYRIC Center for the LGBTQ+ Youth! Sunday🏳️🌈 Pride parade down Market Street starts at 10:30am followed by a party at City Hall from 1-5pm.🎶 Chicano Batman performs as the second act of this year's Stern Grove Festival. Doors open at noon, with a DJ at 1pm and the show starts at 2pm.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
Warriors hope to find late draft success with single second round pick
The first round of the NBA draft starts Wednesday at 5pm, but barring a trade, the Warriors won't be picking in the first round. The big picture: Golden State holds the 52nd overall pick (acquired from Indiana during the Cory Joseph trade) and will hope to find a diamond in the rough to complement their aging stars. What to know: This year's draft class has been hailed as lacking serious star power, however, there could be some strong role players available in the second round.Fun fact: The Warriors have historically had some success with draft picks in round two. Of...
Warriors hope to find late draft success with single second round pick
The first round of the NBA draft starts Wednesday at 5pm, but barring a trade, the Warriors won't be picking in the first round. The big picture: Golden State holds the 52nd overall pick (acquired from Indiana during the Cory Joseph trade) and will hope to find a diamond in the rough to complement their aging stars. What to know: This year's draft class has been hailed as lacking serious star power, however, there could be some strong role players available in the second round.Fun fact: The Warriors have historically had some success with draft picks in round two. Of...
Waymo drops waitlist, opens driverless car services to anyone in San Francisco
If you were hoping to take a spin in the self-driving Waymo cars, now's your chance. The company announced Tuesday anyone in San Francisco can now hail a ride instead of needing to be approved off a waitlist. Why it matters: San Francisco is the second city in the U.S., after Phoenix, where the robotaxis are open to anyone. How it works: You can request a ride on Waymo using the Waymo One app, and the process is much like using Uber or Lyft. The pricing structure is also similar — riders are charged a base fee plus time and...
California's suicide hotline answer rate lags behind U.S. average
Data: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosNearly two years after the rollout of a revamped U.S. suicide hotline, California trails the national average for 988 crisis call answer rate.The big picture: Amid nationwide concern over worsening mental health, the federal government has given states over $1 billion to build out the 988 hotline since Congress passed a bipartisan bill in 2020, with the expectation that states would establish their own long-term funding to operate call centers and crisis services.But those efforts have been uneven, contributing to significantly lower response times in certain states. As with much of the health...
Melanoma cases are on the rise in California, but stable in SF
Data: Cancer.gov; Map: Axios VisualsSan Francisco's rates of melanoma are stable as cases are trending upward both statewide and nationally.Why it matters: Melanoma accounts for only about 1% of skin cancers; however, it's responsible for most skin cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).By the numbers: California averaged 22.4 melanoma cases per 100,000 people from 2016 to 2020, slightly below the national rate of 22.5, according to the National Cancer Institute.San Francisco averaged 19.4 cases, while Alameda County averaged 19.The intrigue: Marin County continues to be an outlier, averaging 55.9 cases per 100,000 people — the highest rate among...
MLB pays tribute to Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues with game at Rickwood Field
Major League Baseball paid tribute on Thursday to the Negro Leagues and San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.Driving the news: MLB honored Mays and the Negro Leagues during the Giants game against the St. Louis Cardinals as the teams played at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where the "Say Hey Kid" got his start. Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the country, was home to the Negro Leagues' Birmingham Black Barons, where Mays began his professional career in 1948.The game had already been planned before Mays' death.Context: Mays was the...
MLB pays tribute to Willie Mays and the Negro Leagues with game at Rickwood Field
Major League Baseball paid tribute on Thursday to the Negro Leagues and San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays, who passed away Tuesday at the age of 93.Driving the news: MLB honored Mays and the Negro Leagues during the Giants game against the St. Louis Cardinals as the teams played at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, where the "Say Hey Kid" got his start. Rickwood Field, the oldest professional ballpark in the country, was home to the Negro Leagues' Birmingham Black Barons, where Mays began his professional career in 1948.The game had already been planned before Mays' death.Context: Mays was the...
Laguna Honda recertified for Medicare
Skilled nursing facility Laguna Honda is able to admit both Medicare and Medicaid patients after being approved for final recertification this week, marking an end to a tumultuous couple of years that entailed patient transfers and a lawsuit from the city attorney.Why it matters: All of Laguna Honda's patients rely on either Medicare or Medicaid, but the facility must be certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to be reimbursed by the government for patient care.Catch up quick: In April 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services revoked Laguna Hospital's Medicare and Medicaid certifications after determining the...
California has over 162,000 same-sex couple households
Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosSame-sex marriages climbed across California leading up to and following the Supreme Court's 2015 decision legalizing them nationwide.In fact, about 41% of current same-sex couples got married between 2015 and 2019, a new U.S. Census Bureau report finds.State of play: Same-sex marriage has been legal in California since 2013.There were over 162,000 same-sex couple households in California as of 2022, per the latest American Community Survey (ACS) data, compared to about 84,300 in 2008.There were around 103,200 married same-sex couple households as of 2022, up from roughly 23,400 in 2008.Nearly 64% of same-sex couple...
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