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F1 cars to roar down Marina Boulevard this Saturday

The demonstration will feature Oracle Red Bull Racing reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda.

News

Don&#x27;t be surprised if you see — or hear — some <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Formula 1 cars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/23/axios-house-davos-2026-racing-regulation-formulaone-redbull-carlyle" data-vars-content-id="f4e26a41-14d1-48cf-b7cb-9eef17a28dcc" data-vars-headline="F1 cars to roar down Marina Boulevard this Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/23/axios-house-davos-2026-racing-regulation-formulaone-redbull-carlyle" target="_self">Formula 1 cars</a> racing across Marina Boulevard this weekend.Driving the news: Red Bull, the energy drink company known for its extreme sports series, is hosting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Formula 1 demonstration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-showrun-san-fran" data-vars-content-id="f4e26a41-14d1-48cf-b7cb-9eef17a28dcc" data-vars-headline="F1 cars to roar down Marina Boulevard this Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-showrun-san-fran" target="_blank">Formula 1 demonstration</a> on Saturday that guarantees you&#x27;ll feel the adrenaline up close.

SF Zoo names Cassandra Costello CEO after turbulent stretch

The nearly 100-year-old zoo intends to boost animal care, conservation and public trust.

The San Francisco Zoo named Cassandra Costello as its new CEO on Wednesday, ending a six-month interim period following the retirement of its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="embattled longtime director" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoo-ceo-tanya-peterson-20406340.php" data-vars-content-id="29f10f61-769c-4688-bf82-4b5af6376d69" data-vars-headline="SF Zoo names Cassandra Costello CEO after turbulent stretch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoo-ceo-tanya-peterson-20406340.php" target="_blank">embattled longtime director</a>.Why it matters: Costello inherits an institution still working to repair its reputation and operations. The zoo has faced years of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public scrutiny and turmoil" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoo-city-criticism-20354057.php" data-vars-content-id="29f10f61-769c-4688-bf82-4b5af6376d69" data-vars-headline="SF Zoo names Cassandra Costello CEO after turbulent stretch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/zoo-city-criticism-20354057.php" target="_blank">public scrutiny and turmoil</a> over its management, making her appointment a pivotal moment for the nearly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="100-year-old institution" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfzoo.org/the-history-of-the-san-francisco-zoo/" data-vars-content-id="29f10f61-769c-4688-bf82-4b5af6376d69" data-vars-headline="SF Zoo names Cassandra Costello CEO after turbulent stretch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfzoo.org/the-history-of-the-san-francisco-zoo/" target="_blank">100-year-old institution</a>.

How much Californian families spend on health care

Premiums and deductibles now take a significant share of median family income.

Health insurance costs ate up 11% of median family income in California in 2024, according to a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="analysis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/is-employer-coverage-affordable-how-states-stack-up" data-vars-content-id="428c78af-8894-4176-9ca9-bba4c3d7548b" data-vars-headline="How much Californian families spend on health care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2026/is-employer-coverage-affordable-how-states-stack-up" target="_blank">analysis</a>. Why it matters: The findings show how tough it can be to afford health care, even with insurance, for many of the estimated 167 million Americans who get coverage through an employer.

Alysa Liu's journey from Oakland ice to Olympic gold

Fans are calling for the Bay Area to host a parade for the 20-year-old skater after her gold medal win in Milan.

Sports

The Bay Area erupted in raucous cheers this week after hometown hero Alysa Liu ended a 24-year U.S. drought in women&#x27;s figure skating at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Milan Olympics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/olympic-village-2026-milan-cortina" data-vars-content-id="9538a457-a674-4ff7-b1fd-8882e4b52fde" data-vars-headline="Alysa Liu&#x27;s journey from Oakland ice to Olympic gold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/olympic-village-2026-milan-cortina" target="_self">Milan Olympics</a>.Why it matters: Liu, a Richmond native who grew up skating in Oakland and San Francisco, is bringing home gold as the first American Olympic champion since Sarah Hughes in 2002.

Nancy Pelosi's seat is San Francisco's ultimate political prize

Three San Francisco Democrats are battling for Pelosi's former seat and what leadership should look like.

Politics

The first major face-off Wednesday in the race to succeed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rep. Nancy Pelosi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/nancy-pelosi-retire-congress-speaker-california" data-vars-content-id="c14c8ff8-ba87-48cf-82cc-9583a3b4d08e" data-vars-headline="Nancy Pelosi&#x27;s seat is San Francisco&#x27;s ultimate political prize" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/06/nancy-pelosi-retire-congress-speaker-california" target="_self">Rep. Nancy Pelosi</a> centered on how each contender thinks power should be wielded and what kind of leader San Francisco needs in a Congress mired in dysfunction.Why it matters: The packed event highlights how California&#x27;s 11th Congressional District race is shaping up to be San Francisco&#x27;s most consequential open-seat House contest in decades, featuring three candidates of varying shades of Democrat blue.

Sunset native Alan Wong tapped to lead San Francisco's District 4

With fights over housing and the Great Highway's closure looming, the military vet faces immediate political tests.

Mayor Daniel Lurie is poised to swear in Sunset native and City College board trustee Alan Wong as the new District 4 supervisor Monday, ending a chaotic weeks-long scramble following the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abrupt resignation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/11/14/new-supervisor-alcaraz-resigns-pet-store-scandal" data-vars-content-id="be4377c0-d96f-40cd-a228-192fe6b4ffa0" data-vars-headline="Sunset native Alan Wong tapped to lead San Francisco&#x27;s District 4" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/11/14/new-supervisor-alcaraz-resigns-pet-store-scandal" target="_self">abrupt resignation</a> of his first appointment. Why it matters: Lurie&#x27;s newest pick gives him a needed reset in a district where trust has cratered and a chance to rebuild credibility after a politically bruising episode.

Gary McCoy draws on lived experience in District 8 bid

His plan: turn decades of recovery and service into lasting reforms for San Francisco.

Gary McCoy — once homeless and battling addiction — is making his past part of his pitch to voters as he campaigns to represent San Francisco&#x27;s District 8 as its next supervisor.Why it matters: The 2026 election will be the first time since 2018 that voters in neighborhoods including the Castro, Noe Valley and the Duboce Triangle choose a new supervisor without an incumbent on the ballot.

The battle over Proposition 50, explained

The ballot measure would shift redistricting power from a nonpartisan commission to lawmakers.

Election

California voters began receiving ballots in their mailboxes this week for a Nov. 4 special election that could reshape the balance of power in Congress.Why it matters: This vote could ripple into the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 midterms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/29/democrats-2026-midterm-elections-trump" data-vars-content-id="4bf83c51-6f0e-41e2-8e58-a38265480de6" data-vars-headline="The battle over Proposition 50, explained" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/29/democrats-2026-midterm-elections-trump" target="_self">2026 midterms</a> — and even the 2028 presidential race.

Who is Manny Yekutiel? Local community leader enters supervisor race

The Mission business owner is pushing for more affordability and denser housing.

Manny Yekutiel, the outspoken community leader behind his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="eponymous Mission cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://welcometomannys.com/" data-vars-content-id="bc6ffe72-2627-472d-9973-b1ff1fcf041a" data-vars-headline="Who is Manny Yekutiel? Local community leader enters supervisor race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://welcometomannys.com/" target="_blank">eponymous Mission cafe</a>, is running for District 8 supervisor on a platform focused on housing, street safety and vibrant communities.Why it matters: The 2026 election will be the first time since 2018 that District 8 voters in neighborhoods including the Castro, Cole Valley and the Duboce Triangle choose a new supervisor without an incumbent on the ballot.

Joel Engardio concedes after being ousted in recall election

District 4 residents voted to recall the former supervisor after he supported closing the Upper Great Highway.

District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio&#x27;s term will end early after westside voters removed him from office in a recall election sparked by his push to turn the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Upper Great Highway into a park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/03/03/great-highway-park-opening-april-recall-campaign" data-vars-content-id="f81fb55b-eb27-44e7-a2c2-d661f71bb235" data-vars-headline="Joel Engardio concedes after being ousted in recall election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/03/03/great-highway-park-opening-april-recall-campaign" target="_self">Upper Great Highway into a park</a>. State of play: Initial returns Tuesday night showed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="64.64% in favor of recall" data-vars-click-url="https://sfelections.org/results/20250916w/index.html" data-vars-content-id="f81fb55b-eb27-44e7-a2c2-d661f71bb235" data-vars-headline="Joel Engardio concedes after being ousted in recall election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfelections.org/results/20250916w/index.html" target="_blank">64.64% in favor of recall</a>, with some in-person ballots still being counted. The measure, dubbed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Proposition A" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sf.gov/voter-information-pamphlet-and-sample-ballot-s25" data-vars-content-id="f81fb55b-eb27-44e7-a2c2-d661f71bb235" data-vars-headline="Joel Engardio concedes after being ousted in recall election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sf.gov/voter-information-pamphlet-and-sample-ballot-s25" target="_blank">Proposition A</a>, required a simple majority to pass.

What to know about Supervisor Joel Engardio's recall election

The moderate Democrat's support for closing the Great Highway ignited a wave of backlash from his constituents.

Over 50,000 voters in District 4 are set to receive ballots for the Sept. 16 special election to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio.Why it matters: The moderate Democrat&#x27;s support for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closing the Great Highway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/03/03/great-highway-park-opening-april-recall-campaign" data-vars-content-id="4d61425d-d50f-43b2-88bc-ffd9f59b301b" data-vars-headline="What to know about Supervisor Joel Engardio&#x27;s recall election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/03/03/great-highway-park-opening-april-recall-campaign" target="_self">closing the Great Highway</a> ignited a wave of backlash from his constituents, a majority of whom <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opposed the initiative" data-vars-click-url="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/31/sf-election-2024-prop-k-great-highway/" data-vars-content-id="4d61425d-d50f-43b2-88bc-ffd9f59b301b" data-vars-headline="What to know about Supervisor Joel Engardio&#x27;s recall election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/31/sf-election-2024-prop-k-great-highway/" target="_blank">opposed the initiative</a> over concerns about traffic and longer commutes.

Where SF ballot measures stand a week after Election Day

Upper Great Highway looks set to be permanently carless.

Election Day wrapped up a week ago but we&#x27;re finally getting a clearer picture on the success — or failure — of some <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local ballot measures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/10/07/what-to-know-san-francisco-ballot-measures" data-vars-content-id="60c27360-2751-4af7-bcd5-21c9802cc473" data-vars-headline="Where SF ballot measures stand a week after Election Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/10/07/what-to-know-san-francisco-ballot-measures" target="_self">local ballot measures</a>. Why it matters: These measures, along with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="change in elected officials" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/11/08/mayor-daniel-lurie-administration-goals" data-vars-content-id="60c27360-2751-4af7-bcd5-21c9802cc473" data-vars-headline="Where SF ballot measures stand a week after Election Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/11/08/mayor-daniel-lurie-administration-goals" target="_self">change in elected officials</a>, are likely to reshape city life in major ways.

The results of San Francisco's ballot measures

15 propositions are on the ballot, ranging from deferred retirement for police officers to reducing the number of city commissions.

Voters headed to the polls last Tuesday to decide, among other things, 15 San Francisco ballot measures, ranging from deferred retirement for police officers to decreasing the number of city commissions.State of play: We&#x27;re tracking preliminary results below based on data from the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Francisco Department of Elections" data-vars-click-url="https://sfelections.org/results/20241105w/index.html" data-vars-content-id="35d03723-b4a1-4f39-8814-53d06a8b4af9" data-vars-headline="The results of San Francisco&#x27;s ballot measures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfelections.org/results/20241105w/index.html" target="_blank">San Francisco Department of Elections</a> as of 4pm Tuesday. Results will be finalized no later than Dec. 5.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors: Election results

We're likely to see many new faces on the board once votes are fully counted.

Elections in odd-numbered supervisorial districts are on the ballot this year, and we&#x27;re likely to see many new faces on the board once votes are fully counted.State of play: We&#x27;re tracking preliminary results below based on data from the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Francisco Department of Elections" data-vars-click-url="https://sfelections.org/results/20241105w/index.html" data-vars-content-id="7d50bbbf-d11e-4a4c-8775-fae0050b63d3" data-vars-headline="San Francisco Board of Supervisors: Election results" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfelections.org/results/20241105w/index.html" target="_blank">San Francisco Department of Elections</a> as of 4pm Tuesday.<ul><li>Results will be finalized no later than Dec. 5.</li></ul>

Election 🗳️

Nancy Pelosi's seat is San Francisco's ultimate political prize

Sunset native Alan Wong tapped to lead San Francisco's District 4

Gary McCoy draws on lived experience in District 8 bid

The battle over Proposition 50, explained

Who is Manny Yekutiel? Local community leader enters supervisor race