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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.

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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.

A look back at Rev. Jesse Jackson in San Francisco

The civil rights leader organized, rallied and campaigned in San Francisco over the decades.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rev. Jesse Jackson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dies-civil-rights-leader" data-vars-content-id="0bf71335-dff7-4b77-9e7a-091395f80b31" data-vars-headline="A look back at Rev. Jesse Jackson in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/17/jesse-jackson-dies-civil-rights-leader" target="_self">Rev. Jesse Jackson</a>, a civil rights icon who spent his career fighting racial inequality and mounted two historic presidential bids, died Tuesday at 84.The big picture: Jackson leaves behind an expansive legacy — from marching alongside Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to founding the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rainbow PUSH Coalition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rainbowpush.org/pr_21726?splash=1" data-vars-content-id="0bf71335-dff7-4b77-9e7a-091395f80b31" data-vars-headline="A look back at Rev. Jesse Jackson in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rainbowpush.org/pr_21726?splash=1" target="_blank">Rainbow PUSH Coalition</a>.

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.

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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.

Inside the Internet Archive's race to save federal webpages

The SF-based nonprofit gained newfound fame when the Trump administration began purging federal websites en masse.

In an era when government information can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="disappear with a click" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/31/health-cdc-websites-data-removed-trump" data-vars-content-id="02759c7a-3603-49d5-a11d-479f1e612b73" data-vars-headline="Inside the Internet Archive&#x27;s race to save federal webpages" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/31/health-cdc-websites-data-removed-trump" target="_self">disappear with a click</a>, the Internet Archive is racing to preserve a digital paper trail.Why it matters: The San Francisco-based Internet Archive is celebrating its 30th birthday as a digital library that gained newfound prominence last year when the Trump administration began <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="taking down and changing federal websites" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/31/health-cdc-websites-data-removed-trump" data-vars-content-id="02759c7a-3603-49d5-a11d-479f1e612b73" data-vars-headline="Inside the Internet Archive&#x27;s race to save federal webpages" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/31/health-cdc-websites-data-removed-trump" target="_self">taking down and changing federal websites</a> en masse.

Violent crime drops in SF as major U.S. cities see broad declines

The stats counter the crime-related reasons Trump cited for wanting to send federal troops to Democratic-run cities.

​​<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Violent crime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/04/cities-homicide-rates-fall-2025" data-vars-content-id="039fed98-9fc4-468e-b624-4533b49b73b2" data-vars-headline="Violent crime drops in SF as major U.S. cities see broad declines" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/04/cities-homicide-rates-fall-2025" target="_self">Violent crime</a> dropped sharply across America&#x27;s biggest cities — including San Francisco — in 2025, according to data reviewed by Axios.Why it matters: The stats point toward a sustained San Francisco recovery, away from the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="doom-loop narrative" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-takeaways" data-vars-content-id="039fed98-9fc4-468e-b624-4533b49b73b2" data-vars-headline="Violent crime drops in SF as major U.S. cities see broad declines" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-takeaways" target="_self">doom-loop narrative</a> that has dogged the city since the pandemic.

F1 brings big crowds to the Marina — and plenty of chaos

Spectators climbed trees, balconies and rooftops amid traffic gridlock and crowding.

An estimated 40,000 people descended upon the Marina on Saturday to watch <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Formula 1 race cars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/02/19/red-bull-f1-showrun-marina-boulevard" data-vars-content-id="af6a41d1-b038-4205-875c-bccc9cd87f44" data-vars-headline="F1 brings big crowds to the Marina — and plenty of chaos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/02/19/red-bull-f1-showrun-marina-boulevard" target="_self">Formula 1 race cars</a> roar down the streets — and San Francisco is dealing with the fallout.Why it matters: While the high-octane, Red Bull-hosted spectacle <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drew massive crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://sfstandard.com/2026/02/22/f1-red-bull-showrun-san-francisco-marina/" data-vars-content-id="af6a41d1-b038-4205-875c-bccc9cd87f44" data-vars-headline="F1 brings big crowds to the Marina — and plenty of chaos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfstandard.com/2026/02/22/f1-red-bull-showrun-san-francisco-marina/" target="_blank">drew massive crowds</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media posts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVHl5ohkk75/" data-vars-content-id="af6a41d1-b038-4205-875c-bccc9cd87f44" data-vars-headline="F1 brings big crowds to the Marina — and plenty of chaos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVHl5ohkk75/" target="_blank">social media posts</a> showing the lengths people went to catch a glimpse have ignited concerns over public safety, traffic and crowding.

Nisei soldiers' WWII story comes to life in new traveling exhibit

The exhibit, now open in San Francisco, traces their service even as their families were incarcerated.

A powerful new exhibit that opens Monday in San Francisco tells the story of a generation of Japanese Americans, known as Nisei, who fought wars both <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="at home" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/19/japanese-american-incarceration-amache" data-vars-content-id="f5165db7-464b-49ff-9668-fe9733f33ea8" data-vars-headline="Nisei soldiers&#x27; WWII story comes to life in new traveling exhibit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/19/japanese-american-incarceration-amache" target="_self">at home</a> and overseas during World War II.Why it matters: As America approaches its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="250th anniversary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/black-history-250-who-decides" data-vars-content-id="f5165db7-464b-49ff-9668-fe9733f33ea8" data-vars-headline="Nisei soldiers&#x27; WWII story comes to life in new traveling exhibit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/07/black-history-250-who-decides" target="_self">250th anniversary</a>, the soldiers&#x27; family members are intent on making sure their history <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="is honored" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2022/10/05/book-of-names-japanese-internment" data-vars-content-id="f5165db7-464b-49ff-9668-fe9733f33ea8" data-vars-headline="Nisei soldiers&#x27; WWII story comes to life in new traveling exhibit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2022/10/05/book-of-names-japanese-internment" target="_self">is honored</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.

Meet the Bay Area's new boba bot

A new robot kiosk in Millbrae serves customizable boba drinks in just a few minutes.

A new robot in Millbrae is pouring boba around the clock — no human required.The big picture: The machine, a product of the Hayward-based company Yo-Kai Express, debuted earlier this month at its first public location in the Bay Area, offering a glimpse at how automation could reshape one of the region&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most beloved beverages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/08/28/taiwanese-food-book-bay-area" data-vars-content-id="a1ff6766-d90c-4888-bf64-f1f565fc7bcb" data-vars-headline="Meet the Bay Area&#x27;s new boba bot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/08/28/taiwanese-food-book-bay-area" target="_self">most beloved beverages</a>.

Yosemite drops reservations amid mounting environmental, traffic concerns

The rollback follows a nationwide push to widen park access despite staffing losses.

Bay Area campers planning a trip to Yosemite National Park this summer may need to brace for bigger crowds — the park is scrapping its reservation requirement for 2026.Why it matters: The policy shift marks a departure from when timed-entry reservations were used to manage overcrowding at one of the nation&#x27;s most popular parks, known for its stunning waterfalls and granite cliffs.

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>.

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