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San Francisco's newest trail spans 12 iconic park sites

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A newly connected trail ties together many of the city&#x27;s best-known national park destinations into one continuous adventure.Why it matters: The route offers a new way to experience many of San Francisco&#x27;s iconic landscapes — not as separate stops, but as one trek across the city&#x27;s northern and western shoreline.

Adult summer camp craze takes off in California

These getaways promise unplugged weekends and the kind of friendships many people miss.

Summer camp isn&#x27;t just for kids anymore.The big picture: Adventure and connection seekers in California are increasingly signing up for grownup versions, complete with zip lines, campfires and speed-friending.

Why Harris' Restaurant remains one of San Francisco's best steakhouses

The pepper steak is everything you want in a hearty dinner.

Food and Drink

About once a month, I dine somewhere that feels frozen in time, where the food is only part of the draw and the experience is rooted in the charm of a bygone era.State of play: I recently landed at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harris&#x27; Restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/about" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/about" target="_blank">Harris&#x27; Restaurant</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="longtime steakhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://sf.eater.com/dining-report/212259/harris-restaurant-review" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sf.eater.com/dining-report/212259/harris-restaurant-review" target="_blank">longtime steakhouse</a> that&#x27;s been serving the city since 1984 (and before that, famously so as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grison&#x27;s Steakhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bob-Grison-Legendary-S-F-Restaurateur-2976855.php" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bob-Grison-Legendary-S-F-Restaurateur-2976855.php" target="_blank">Grison&#x27;s Steakhouse</a>).

San Francisco could create the nation's first city-run public bank

A ballot measure heads to voters this November.

San Francisco voters will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decide this November" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kqed.org/news/12058853/san-francisco-public-bank-supporters-eye-2026-ballot-measure" data-vars-content-id="4bbb262e-4e65-447e-b966-1931d7733989" data-vars-headline="San Francisco could create the nation&#x27;s first city-run public bank" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kqed.org/news/12058853/san-francisco-public-bank-supporters-eye-2026-ballot-measure" target="_blank">decide this November</a> whether the city should take the first step toward creating what could become the first city-run public bank in the nation.Why it matters: Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and green infrastructure — projects that often struggle to get affordable loans from traditional banks.

SF Bay Area tops U.S. host cities in World Cup prices

There is a wild variance in prices across U.S. host cities.

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A beer at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will set soccer fans back $24.50 — the highest concession price among U.S. cities hosting the World Cup.Why it matters: Fans are paying dramatically different prices for food and drinks depending on which of the 11 U.S. host cities they&#x27;re in.

Bay Area has 37 cities with $1M starter homes

Homeownership remains out of reach in many Bay Area communities.

The San Francisco metro area has 37 cities where the typical starter home costs $1 million or more, the second most in the nation, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Zillow data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zillow.com/research/million-dollar-starter-home-36452/" data-vars-content-id="8d4c311a-15b7-418b-847e-af1b728f0f9c" data-vars-headline="Bay Area has 37 cities with $1M starter homes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zillow.com/research/million-dollar-starter-home-36452/" target="_blank">new Zillow data</a> shared with Axios.The big picture: The Bay Area is among the most expensive places in the U.S. to buy a home. Only the New York City metro area (63) has more cities where entry-level homeownership crosses the million-dollar threshold.

The Bay Area pioneered AI — Seattle is scaling it

The best place to build AI isn't necessarily where it started. See why companies are choosing Greater Seattle.

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San Francisco may still be synonymous with AI innovation, but another West Coast hub is increasingly shaping how the technology gets built and deployed at scale.The story: Greater Seattle has quietly become one of the country&#x27;s most influential AI ecosystems, drawing attention as companies look beyond the Bay Area, where costs and competition for talent are on the rise.<ul><li>The region brings together AI talent, cloud infrastructure and a closely connected network of research and industry, allowing companies to move from development to deployment in one place.</li></ul>

San Francisco readers share mixed feelings on generative AI

Some readers embrace AI for efficiency, while others raise ethical and environmental concerns.

Business

Last week we asked you, our readers, for your thoughts — good, bad or otherwise — on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="generative AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/ai-elite-vs-ai-skeptic-doomer" data-vars-content-id="272c7019-8cb8-46d6-b0f3-11a02d3a51f6" data-vars-headline="San Francisco readers share mixed feelings on generative AI" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/ai-elite-vs-ai-skeptic-doomer" target="_self">generative AI</a>.Why it matters: As AI spreads across daily life, public opinion is fractured on how quickly and widely the technology should be adopted.

California ranks No. 3 in U.S. data center boom

The state has hundreds of facilities, with dozens more planned.

California is among the top states — ranking at No. 3 — with the most data centers in the U.S., a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recent Pew Research analysis" data-vars-click-url="https://link.axios.com/click/45261770.62/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGV3cmVzZWFyY2gub3JnL3Nob3J0LXJlYWRzLzIwMjYvMDQvMTMvbW9zdC1uZXctZGF0YS1jZW50ZXJzLWluLXRoZS11cy1hcmUtY29taW5nLXRvLXJ1cmFsLWFyZWFzLz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/673d6f07cfc5ece025011323B23a45919" data-vars-content-id="48a52c1a-fb56-43d2-afa4-06abc00c8314" data-vars-headline="California ranks No. 3 in U.S. data center boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.axios.com/click/45261770.62/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGV3cmVzZWFyY2gub3JnL3Nob3J0LXJlYWRzLzIwMjYvMDQvMTMvbW9zdC1uZXctZGF0YS1jZW50ZXJzLWluLXRoZS11cy1hcmUtY29taW5nLXRvLXJ1cmFsLWFyZWFzLz91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/673d6f07cfc5ece025011323B23a45919" target="_self">recent Pew Research analysis</a> shows.<ul><li>There are currently 277 operating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2026/ca-data-center-map/" data-vars-content-id="48a52c1a-fb56-43d2-afa4-06abc00c8314" data-vars-headline="California ranks No. 3 in U.S. data center boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2026/ca-data-center-map/" target="_blank">data centers</a> in the state, with another 54 in development, bringing the total to 331.</li></ul>

California antitrust bill to rein in Big Tech stalls

Lawmakers failed to advance a bill aimed at limiting how dominant platforms favor their own services.

A closely watched attempt to rein in Big Tech&#x27;s influence over online marketplaces stalled in the California Legislature this week.Why it matters: The bill&#x27;s failure shows the difficulty of translating growing bipartisan concern over Big Tech&#x27;s power into clear guardrails — leaving startups, consumers and regulators navigating a market largely shaped by the platforms themselves.

How to get the most out of spring in San Francisco

Outdoor projects are moving to the top of San Francisco to-do lists — and Lowe's spring deals events help maximize the budget.

In San Francisco, spring is the perfect moment to refresh outdoor spaces after a cooler, wetter winter.<ul><li>From The Sunset to the East Bay, homeowners are updating garden beds, adding drought-conscious landscaping and getting patios ready for more time outside.</li></ul>Why it&#x27;s important: Outdoor spaces can transform how you live and how you feel, from small refreshes to full backyard makeovers.

Why San Francisco gas prices could soar as high as $10 a gallon

Limited refinery capacity and global disruptions could push Bay Area gas prices higher.

If filling up your tank lately feels like a gut punch, you&#x27;re not alone. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gas prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/gas-prices-iran-war-4-dollars-gallon" data-vars-content-id="330d789d-e34a-4967-8848-982940365d4b" data-vars-headline="Why San Francisco gas prices could soar as high as $10 a gallon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/gas-prices-iran-war-4-dollars-gallon" target="_self">Gas prices</a> in San Francisco are soaring — fueled by a collision of global oil disruptions and local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="supply constraints" data-vars-click-url="https://calmatters.org/environment/2026/03/california-iran-oil-profit-spike/" data-vars-content-id="330d789d-e34a-4967-8848-982940365d4b" data-vars-headline="Why San Francisco gas prices could soar as high as $10 a gallon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://calmatters.org/environment/2026/03/california-iran-oil-profit-spike/" target="_blank">supply constraints</a> that analysts warn could get worse.The big picture: Drivers across California are watching the cost of gas climb fast and at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="some stations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gasbuddy.com/gaspricemap?fuel=1&amp;z=13&amp;lat=37.7717185&amp;lng=-122.4438929&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="330d789d-e34a-4967-8848-982940365d4b" data-vars-headline="Why San Francisco gas prices could soar as high as $10 a gallon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/gaspricemap?fuel=1&amp;z=13&amp;lat=37.7717185&amp;lng=-122.4438929&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=sendto_localnewslettertest&amp;stream=top" target="_blank">some stations</a> in San Francisco, they&#x27;re already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nearing $7 a gallon" data-vars-click-url="https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/12/san-francisco-gas-prices-cheapest-station/" data-vars-content-id="330d789d-e34a-4967-8848-982940365d4b" data-vars-headline="Why San Francisco gas prices could soar as high as $10 a gallon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/12/san-francisco-gas-prices-cheapest-station/" target="_blank">nearing $7 a gallon</a>.

What ChatGPT thinks about San Francisco

The AI model often elevates the city in innovation, culture and quality of life.

Large language models (LLMs) such as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ChatGPT" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/chatgpt-ads-testing-go-free" data-vars-content-id="46f691a9-9350-48a8-a293-1c57a3470771" data-vars-headline="What ChatGPT thinks about San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/chatgpt-ads-testing-go-free" target="_self">ChatGPT</a> often boost San Francisco in city comparison rankings, underscoring how deeply the AI&#x27;s training data is steeped in the internet&#x27;s Silicon Valley narratives, a new study finds. Why it matters: As AI tools increasingly shape how people judge cities, their built-in geographic biases risk reinforcing the same tech-centric SF hierarchies that already dominate the online realm.

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A bar chart that compares American beer prices at U.S. World Cup stadiums for the smallest draft size, 16 to 20 ounces. Prices range from $5 in Atlanta to $24.50 in San Francisco. Most cities cluster between $14.05 in Houston and $18.58 in Philadelphia, with West Coast venues higher.

American beer prices at U.S. World Cup stadiums

Data: Axios Local reporting; Chart: Astrid Galván/Axios

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San Francisco could create the nation's first city-run public bank

SF Bay Area tops U.S. host cities in World Cup prices

Bay Area has 37 cities with $1M starter homes

One-bedroom rents hit $4,000 in San Francisco for the first time

The Bay Area pioneered AI — Seattle is scaling it