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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...
"No accountability:" 1,400 students impacted by day-of SAT cancellation in Oakland
Technical difficulties that led to the sudden cancellation Saturday of an SAT test in Oakland impacted around 1,400 students.Why it matters: The cancellation has resurrected concerns about the new digital SAT amid an ongoing shortage of testing centers and raises questions about accountability, equity and troubleshooting when it comes to the online exam, which is offered globally seven times each year and administered by College Board.State of play: Students traveled to the Marriott Hotel in Oakland on Saturday to take the SAT, which is now entirely online but must be done at test sites. Students pay a base registration fee...
Lime, Spin get new operating permits in SF
San Francisco is sticking with two familiar operators for its scooter share program: Lime and Spin, the only companies that applied for permits.Why it matters: Shared electric scooters have been controversial since they first appeared in 2018, but the city hopes that requirements around sidewalk riding and accessibility will address some key complaints among residents.State of play: The SFMTA recently granted electric scooter companies Lime and Spin new two-year permits, beginning July 1, to continue operating their fleets in the city.As part of the program, companies must ensure their scooters have sidewalk-riding detection technology and fleets must have adaptive vehicles,...
Anchor Brewing has a new owner
The billionaire owner behind yogurt brand Chobani has acquired Anchor Brewing Co., the historic San Francisco brewery that shut down last year.Why it matters: Anchor Brewing, often called the godfather of steam beer, had become a staple in San Francisco, so its closure after 127 years of business sent shockwaves through the city.Driving the news: Shepherd Futures, the family office of Chobani CEO and founder Hamdi Ulukaya, on Friday announced its acquisition of Anchor Brewing's assets.That includes the recipes, Potrero Hill facilities, brewing equipment and original logos.What they're saying: "Being part of a rebirth and brand of the company and...
Your SF Pride guide
San Francisco Pride Month begins Saturday with the San Francisco LGBT Center's inaugural party, and organizers say the event creates "access to joy" at a time when queer and trans rights are under attack.Driving the news: The center's Building the Block Purple Party, on Saturday from 10am-4pm, will feature art installations, live entertainment, gender-affirming haircuts and styling, a free clothing closet, BIPOC-owned food trucks and more.What they're saying: "In the face of an ongoing barrage of anti-queer and trans hate across the country, it's important for our community spaces to continue offering access to joy," Timothy Hampton, the center's director...
What's at stake for San Francisco in the Supreme Court homeless encampments case
San Francisco officials are awaiting a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will have implications for how cities address homelessness amid disputes over enforcement of encampment sweeps.Why it matters: The case could reshape local governments' policies around camping and sleeping in public, and its outcome would likely inform San Francisco's ongoing legal battle with local homelessness advocates.State of play: Grants Pass v. Johnson involves a 2018 lawsuit targeting a city code in Oregon that prohibits sleeping in public parks — even if there's no available shelter.People found guilty under the Grants Pass ordinance can face jail time and fines, which...
SF civil grand jury recommends illegal fireworks task force
San Francisco's civil grand jury this week determined that issues with illegal fireworks result from "little to no coordination" among city departments and recommended increasing citywide data collection and analysis.Why it matters: Private fireworks, which are illegal in the city, can start fires, cause injuries, and traumatize children and pets, the grand jury said in its report.Last year, for example, the emergency room at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital treated six people with fireworks-related injuries, including burns and blast injuries to hands and eyes between July 1 and 4, Mission Local reports.State of play: The report also called for the...
7 things to do in SF this weekend
Lots happening this weekend. Let's dive right in.Thursday📽️ Catch a documentary at opening night of the 23rd annual SF DocFest featuring 90 non-fiction films, with 30 local to the Bay Area.Friday🍿 Head over to The Internet Archive for a screening of 1928 silent comedy "Show People" as part of its public domain movie night.Costs $5⚾️ Root for your SF Giants as they take on the New York Yankees and take home a Willie Mays bobblehead. Tickets start at $45; first pitch at 7:15pm.Saturday🍗 Get your grill on in the Fillmore at Grillin' in the Mo', a free concert and barbecue with music from the Mary Jane Girls, Cherrell and others.Noon-5pm at the Hamilton Recreation Center.🏳️⚧️ Celebrate the beginning of Pride Month at the SF LGBT Center's block party.Music, food and community resources from 10am-4pm.🏃➡️ Explore the city by way of The San Francisco Hunt, an Amazing Race-style adventure.Individual tickets cost $79.Sunday🎉 Party in the streets of Cow Hollow for the 46th annual Union Street Festival, featuring live music, craft cocktails, face painting, food trucks and more.11am-7pm on Saturday; 10am-6pm on Sunday.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
How far the Niners will travel next season
Data: Bookies.com; Table: Axios VisualsThe San Francisco 49ers will travel the fifth most miles of any NFL team this season.State of play: Of the NFL teams not leaving the U.S. to play in one of the five internationally scheduled games this season, the 49ers will travel the fourth most miles, according to Bookies.That includes 26 time zone changes, which could contribute to players feeling the effects of jet lag.What to watch: The 49ers also got the short end of the stick when it comes to its "rest differential" — the amount of rest players get in between games compared to its opponents, according to ESPN reporter Brian Burke.The Niners will have the third-worst rest differential since 2002, but the team did just fine with its limited rest last season, when they made the Super Bowl.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios San Francisco.
"Spread AAPI Love": New campaign celebrates resilience amid anti-Asian hate
A new multimedia storytelling project features Asian American and Pacific Islander stories of resilience, celebration and solidarity as part of an ongoing campaign for racial justice.Why it matters: While community groups say AAPIs still fear being targeted following a rise in hate crimes since 2020, they also are more than just victims.Context: Stop AAPI Hate — a partnership among the AAPI Equity Alliance, Chinese for Affirmative Action and the Asian American studies department of San Francisco State University — launched in March 2020.While the coalition's work has focused on combating racism and documenting hate incidents, new survey findings show that...
Drag Me Downtown to return in June
A monthlong series of pop-up drag performances is set to return as Pride Month kicks off this weekend.State of play: The Downtown SF Partnership on Tuesday announced Drag Me Downtown will return for its second year, running every Thursday in June from 5-7pm at various locations throughout downtown.The weekly series will feature performances from local drag artists, including Afrika America, Kipper Snacks, Carnie Asada and others.While each show is free to attend, those who pre-register for $10 are guaranteed 2024 Pride swag. Proceeds will benefit The Transgender District in San Francisco.What they're saying: Many people don't realize the role downtown...
The Warriors were the least successful team at coaches' challenges last season
Data: NBA Official; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosThe Golden State Warriors were the least successful team when it came to coaches' challenges last season, according to an Axios analysis of NBA data.Context: Coaches' challenges, which the NBA introduced in the 2019-20 season, allow a team's coaching staff to challenge certain calls by referees during games.Each team gets one challenge per game. If a team's first challenge is successful, it gets one more.By the numbers: During the regular 2023-24 NBA season, the Warriors challenged 44 calls, getting 31.8% of them overturned, according to NBA challenge data.League-wide, there were 1,282 coaches' challenges and 59.2% of them were successful.The Chicago Bulls were the most successful, with 77.3% of their challenged calls overturned.What's next: The Warriors are expected to have a busy offseason following its elimination from playoffs contention at the hands of the Sacramento Kings.Keep an especially close eye on the future of shooting guard Klay Thompson, now an unrestricted free agent, whose performance struggled at various points throughout the season.And who knows, maybe we'll be better at challenges next season.Sign up for Axios San Francisco for free.
SF is growing, but not as fast as other U.S. cities
Data: U.S. Census; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsSan Francisco's population is growing, but more slowly than some other parts of the country, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.Why it matters: Late-pandemic shifts in where Americans live are still shaking out — with big economic implications for cities experiencing massive growth or rapid decline.A growing population can boost commercial activity, foster new businesses and increase tax revenue — three keys to stimulating growth in the local economy, San Francisco's chief economist, Ted Egan, previously told Axios.By the numbers: San Francisco ranks No. 50 among the 91 cities with at least...
San Francisco tests real-time opioid use prescriptions for homeless people
A new pilot program aims to connect unhoused people with prescription medication to treat fentanyl addiction via telehealth at night.Why it matters: Medications for opioid use disorder are highly effective and can lower the risk of death by 50%, studies have shown. Though they also increase the likelihood that a person will remain in treatment, fewer than half of retail pharmacies in San Francisco carry buprenorphine.How it works: A street care team with the San Francisco Department of Public Health provides real-time telehealth sessions with a doctor who can prescribe buprenorphine or methadone daily from 7pm to 3am.To ensure the...
What you need to know about Carnaval SF
Carnaval San Francisco, an annual celebration of Latin American, Caribbean and African Diasporic culture, is this weekend, and this year's theme is honoring Indigenous roots.Why it matters: "We bring different worlds together under one roof," Carnaval executive director Rodrigo Durán told KQED.Indigenous Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum will lead the parade as grand marshal.Context: Carnaval San Francisco is a free, two-day festival with a Grand Parade that spans 20 blocks in the Mission.It features beautifully adorned people and floats, and thousands of dancers, traditional African drummers and other live musicians.The festival portion will feature performances from Noel Torres, Pirulo...
How much Airbnb hosts can earn by renting out San Francisco apartments
Data: Airbnb; Table: Axios Visuals; Note: An Airbnb-friendly apartment (AFA) building is one in which tenants can rent out their apartment part time.A growing number of apartment buildings are allowing tenants to bank extra cash by renting out their units for short stays on the San Francisco-based platform Airbnb.Why it matters: Rental affordability has plunged in recent years, and those who rent are feeling especially poor about their finances, according to the Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll.State of play: Tenants in the San Francisco metro area who hosted on Airbnb typically earned about $7,000 a year, per 2023 figures shared...
Expect a busy Memorial Day travel weekend
The summer travel season begins in earnest on Friday, so if you're among the millions hitting the road or skies for Memorial Day weekend, plan accordingly.Driving the news: San Francisco International Airport forecasts about 147,000 passengers to travel through the airport on Friday.On the road, expect peak traffic congestion around 11am on Friday along I-80 East as people head to BottleRock music festival in Napa, according to transportation data analytics firm Inrix.Meanwhile, travel times are expected to be up to 90% longer than usual, according to Inrix.Zoom out: Nationwide, AAA projects 43.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more over Memorial Day weekend.What they're saying: "We haven't seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years," Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel, said in a press release.Context: Memorial Day is about more than cookouts, sales and patriotic parades.The federal holiday commemorates military personnel who lost their lives defending the country.Flashback: Memorial Day was originally called "Decoration Day" and was recognized as early as the 1860s after the Civil War.Sign up for Axios San Francisco for free.
8 things to do in SF this weekend
There's lots happening over Memorial Day weekend in the city. Here's your guide:Thursday🎼 Enjoy the great outdoors with a performance from jazz and classical soul music artist PHER at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.12:30-1:30pm; Free.Friday🎻 It's not too late to snag tickets to the San Francisco Symphony's showing of "Encanto" featuring a live performance of the movie's score.Tickets start at $89.Saturday👩🏾🎤 Check out the Tenderloin Music and Arts Festival featuring music, drag queens, poetry and more.11am-8pm across several venues throughout the Tenderloin, including Kayo Books, Edinburgh Castle Pub and the Tenderloin Museum.🎉 Head over to the Mission for Carnaval's 46th...
San Francisco has one of the best park systems in the country
San Francisco has one of the country's best park systems among other major cities, new data shows.Why it matters: Parks and green spaces foster community-building and hold "tremendous potential for repairing our frayed social fabric," nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL) wrote in its report released today.Driving the news: Among TPL's annual parks rating for Bay Area cities, San Francisco was ranked No. 7, Fremont No. 29, San José No. 32 and Oakland No. 52 among the 100 most populous cities in the country.San Francisco's seventh-place finish matched its ranking from last year.By the numbers: San Francisco, which has 220...
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