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U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran: One crew member rescued, search for other ongoing

It would be the first time since the beginning of the war that a U.S. jet was downed by enemy fire.

World

One of two crew members of a U.S. fighter jet that was shot down over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" data-vars-content-id="c586663b-aedc-4f2d-a89b-2bb6ff7be293" data-vars-headline="U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran: One crew member rescued, search for other ongoing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">Iran</a> was located and rescued by U.S. special forces, and the search for the second is ongoing, an Israeli official and a second source with knowledge of the situation told Axios. The latest: Iran is also hunting for the crew and has asked civilians in the area to join the search, offering a reward if they&#x27;re found.<ul><li>Israel is helping the U.S. with intelligence in order to locate the other crew member, the Israeli official said. </li></ul>

Trump's all guns, no butter budget proposal

It shows a president eager to spend big on the military while bringing austerity to the rest of the federal budget.

Economy

A sharp rise in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="defense spending" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/trump-hegseth-defense-budget-trillion" data-vars-content-id="be005756-aa0d-4eb8-822a-6c56a47433a9" data-vars-headline="Trump&#x27;s all guns, no butter budget proposal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/02/trump-hegseth-defense-budget-trillion" target="_self">defense spending</a>. Steep cuts elsewhere. All against a backdrop of rapid growth. <ul><li>That is the Trump administration&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="formal 2027 budget proposal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/budget_fy2027.pdf" data-vars-content-id="be005756-aa0d-4eb8-822a-6c56a47433a9" data-vars-headline="Trump&#x27;s all guns, no butter budget proposal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/budget_fy2027.pdf" target="_blank">formal 2027 budget proposal</a>, in a nutshell.</li></ul>Why it matters: As always, the presidential budget is more of a statement of the White House&#x27;s goals than a road map that is likely to be enacted by Congress. This one shows a president who is eager to spend big on the military while bringing austerity to the rest of the federal budget.

America's yo-yo job market

The labor market added nearly three times as many jobs as economists anticipated. But it fits into a bumpy pattern that has defined the jobs market for months.

The economy has spent much of the past year lurching between <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="job gains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/jobs-march-unemployment-trump" data-vars-content-id="ed8e8729-68a1-4844-9ad7-d9ba87f9e481" data-vars-headline="America&#x27;s yo-yo job market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/03/jobs-march-unemployment-trump" target="_self">job gains</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="losses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/06/jobs-february-unemployment-trump" data-vars-content-id="ed8e8729-68a1-4844-9ad7-d9ba87f9e481" data-vars-headline="America&#x27;s yo-yo job market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/06/jobs-february-unemployment-trump" target="_self">losses</a>. Call it the yo-yo job market. Why it matters: For years, the labor market reliably added jobs every single month, even as hiring cooled.<ul><li>The economy has entered a more volatile state, with March&#x27;s blockbuster jobs report arriving in a more unsettling pattern of sharp gains followed by outright losses.</li></ul>

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

The firing of generals and admirals has reshaped the Joint Chiefs, intel agencies and commands.

Politics & Policy

The ousters of Army Chief of Staff Gen. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Randy George" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/16/randy-george-army-transformation-ausa" data-vars-content-id="4d6b7bbc-a80e-422b-ba57-daa4aa53f58a" data-vars-headline="Hegseth&#x27;s wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: &quot;It&#x27;s insane&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/16/randy-george-army-transformation-ausa" target="_self">Randy George</a> and Army Gen. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="David Hodne" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/07/army-project-convergence-anduril-simulation" data-vars-content-id="4d6b7bbc-a80e-422b-ba57-daa4aa53f58a" data-vars-headline="Hegseth&#x27;s wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: &quot;It&#x27;s insane&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/07/army-project-convergence-anduril-simulation" target="_self">David Hodne</a> blindsided military leaders and have generated concern among defense officials about the implications for the war in Iran and the longer-term adoption of new tech and tactics. Why it matters: George and Hodne join a growing list of generals and flag officers booted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. These <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abrupt exits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/27/beck-kruse-pentagon-hegseth-fired" data-vars-content-id="4d6b7bbc-a80e-422b-ba57-daa4aa53f58a" data-vars-headline="Hegseth&#x27;s wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: &quot;It&#x27;s insane&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/27/beck-kruse-pentagon-hegseth-fired" target="_self">abrupt exits</a> have reshaped the Joint Chiefs of Staff, intel-collecting agencies and combatant commands.

Feds sue three states over prediction market crackdowns

Who really regulates companies like Kalshi and Polymarket?

Business

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Thursday <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sued three states" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9206-26" data-vars-content-id="e868e969-a714-4a24-a7e5-b14619a74ea5" data-vars-headline="Feds sue three states over prediction market crackdowns" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9206-26" target="_blank">sued three states</a> — Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois — for what what it calls &quot;unconstitutional and invalid&quot; applications of state anti-gambling laws to prediction markets.Why it matters: These cases could determine who really regulates companies like Kalshi and Polymarket, which have raised billions of dollars from venture capitalists

Transamerica Pyramid sells for $691M

A new owner takes over the iconic tower after a major renovation and developer exit.

News

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Transamerica Pyramid" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/05/whats-happening-transamerica-pyramid-sale" data-vars-content-id="f33e831b-7ece-43a3-8ad8-1f94372a8032" data-vars-headline="Transamerica Pyramid sells for $691M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/05/whats-happening-transamerica-pyramid-sale" target="_self">Transamerica Pyramid</a> is officially off the market.Why it matters: The sale, the second in its 54-year history, marks the end of developer Michael Shvo&#x27;s ambitious plans for one of San Francisco&#x27;s most recognizable landmarks.

How Supervisor Jackie Fielder's leave could affect City Hall

By staying in office, she avoids a political shakeup.

District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder&#x27;s decision to take a medical leave of absence — without giving up her seat — avoids a major political shakeup, though her leave isn&#x27;t expected to significantly shift the balance of power on the Board of Supervisors, analysts say.Why it matters: Staying in her role avoids triggering a mayoral appointment and a broader political ripple effect, though her time away could still limit the district&#x27;s sway on some votes.

Behind the street safety fix SF advocates say could save lives

It'd involve inserting physical barriers in the road space next to curbs that are within 20 feet of a crosswalk.

&quot;Hardened daylighting&quot; might not be a term most people know. But in San Francisco, street safety advocates want it to be a priority as the city weighs competing projects to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="curb aggressive driving" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/30/sf-10-streets-pedestrian-crash-hotspots" data-vars-content-id="b2210545-4fd7-4d09-9d56-0c8fc2f86858" data-vars-headline="Behind the street safety fix SF advocates say could save lives" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/03/30/sf-10-streets-pedestrian-crash-hotspots" target="_self">curb aggressive driving</a>.The big picture: Hardened daylighting involves inserting physical barriers including planters, bike or scooter racks in the road space next to daylighted curbs (within 20 feet of a crosswalk), to force drivers to round corners more carefully.

Just 10 SF streets account for a third of car-pedestrian injury crashes

Vehicle-pedestrian crashes have remained steady despite years of safety upgrades.

Ten streets are responsible for about a third of all vehicle-pedestrian injury crashes in San Francisco — a dynamic that hasn&#x27;t budged since before the pandemic, an Axios SF analysis of city data shows.Why it matters: Despite <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vision Zero" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/05/21/san-francisco-vision-zero-push-pedestrian-deaths" data-vars-content-id="5f7445cb-ddb8-4a77-b8bf-372b62ffdc51" data-vars-headline="Just 10 SF streets account for a third of car-pedestrian injury crashes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/05/21/san-francisco-vision-zero-push-pedestrian-deaths" target="_self">Vision Zero</a> efforts, street redesigns and pandemic-era traffic shifts, pedestrian safety remains a major concern in a city with heavy foot traffic, especially amid a recent string of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-profile pedestrian deaths" data-vars-click-url="https://walksf.org/2026/03/13/five-pedestrians-killed-in-just-five-weeks/" data-vars-content-id="5f7445cb-ddb8-4a77-b8bf-372b62ffdc51" data-vars-headline="Just 10 SF streets account for a third of car-pedestrian injury crashes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://walksf.org/2026/03/13/five-pedestrians-killed-in-just-five-weeks/" target="_blank">high-profile pedestrian deaths</a>.

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>.

Your guide to Lunar New Year events in SF

From lion dances to night markets, here's where to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lunar New Year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/chinese-jewish-hindu-cultural-holiday-dates" data-vars-content-id="2ac0c100-f815-4728-b81e-c28fce5de9a5" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Lunar New Year events in SF" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/chinese-jewish-hindu-cultural-holiday-dates" target="_self">Lunar New Year</a> kicks off Tuesday, and San Francisco is ushering in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Year of the Fire Horse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/fire-horse-meaning-astrology" data-vars-content-id="2ac0c100-f815-4728-b81e-c28fce5de9a5" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Lunar New Year events in SF" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/fire-horse-meaning-astrology" target="_self">Year of the Fire Horse</a> in myriad ways this month.Why it matters: The cultural holiday is one of the biggest annual celebrations in San Francisco.

Caltrain railyard redevelopment plan could reshape 4th and King

The project would add housing, offices and a new station over 20 acres.

The Caltrain station at 4th and King streets could look radically different under a new redevelopment proposal.Why it matters: Developer Prologis&#x27; joint venture with Caltrain would leverage one of the largest remaining mixed-use development opportunities in San Francisco and could reinvent the junction of the Mission Bay and SoMa neighborhoods.

Sportsball Monday: Playoff push, bullpen woes, trade buzz

Steph Curry's injury, bullpen setbacks and trade rumors lead today's sports news.

Welcome to Sportsball Monday, where we bring you up to speed on your favorite local teams once a month.The big picture: The Warriors fight to hold their play-in position as Stephen Curry&#x27;s knee injury lingers, the Giants juggle bullpen uncertainty ahead of Opening Day and the 49ers weigh trade moves.

Giants fans flock to Phoenix for spring training

Nearly 60% of Cactus League fans come from out of state for sun and baseball.

San Francisco Giants fans are soaking up some desert sun as spring training kicks off throughout the Phoenix area under new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="manager Tony Vitello" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/10/31/giants-larry-baer-sf-downtown-recovery" data-vars-content-id="3129782a-1528-4de9-b6cb-1b48ac8a1a9a" data-vars-headline="Giants fans flock to Phoenix for spring training" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/10/31/giants-larry-baer-sf-downtown-recovery" target="_self">manager Tony Vitello</a>.The big picture: This is the 79th year of the Cactus League, which now boasts 15 teams at 10 stadiums, just miles apart.

Adult sports leagues are thriving in San Francisco

Rec leagues help you stay active and socially connected.

Business Brief

Team sports have become one of the fastest-growing types of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="exercise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/21/exercise-decline-age-study" data-vars-content-id="58dd45d3-7abe-4bbd-9074-201d86962383" data-vars-headline="Adult sports leagues are thriving in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/21/exercise-decline-age-study" target="_self">exercise</a>, with 20% of U.S. adults — up from 11% in 2020 — now saying they play them, according to a CivicScience survey shared with Axios.Why it matters: Adult <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/09/golf-data-ngf-youth-millennials" data-vars-content-id="58dd45d3-7abe-4bbd-9074-201d86962383" data-vars-headline="Adult sports leagues are thriving in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/09/golf-data-ngf-youth-millennials" target="_self">sports</a> are a booming business.

Bay Area soccer tickets among the highest on the resale market

Tickets to see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face off against the San Jose Earthquakes in May were the hottest for Bay Area soccer fans.

Soccer fans are shelling out big for Bay Area matches — $89 a ticket on average in 2025, according to ticket tech company Victory Live.Why it matters: That&#x27;s the eighth-highest among U.S. metros — and the priciest in California.

Scoop: AI music generator Suno opens SF office

The AI music startup is coming to downtown.

An <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI startup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/12/20/suno-gen-ai-music-microsoft" data-vars-content-id="c87bb51f-5f0c-4aaf-9bce-d30cd3c87038" data-vars-headline="Scoop: AI music generator Suno opens SF office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/12/20/suno-gen-ai-music-microsoft" target="_self">AI startup</a> that lets users make music from prompts has opened an office in downtown San Francisco, Axios has learned.The big picture: Suno&#x27;s expansion is another sign of the AI boom fueling downtown&#x27;s comeback, and brings to the city a company at the center of recent fights over using copyrighted music to train AI models.

This week's Friday news quiz

Looks like Axios SF readers are getting smarter. You all did better on last week&#x27;s quiz — only about 31% of respondents got a score of 1/3.<ul><li>To our surprise, the question people did best on was about April Harper Grey&#x27;s new album.</li></ul>

How to keep your dog safe during coyote pupping season

Pupping season brings more sightings and defensive behavior.

Environment

It&#x27;s peak pupping season in San Francisco, which means more visible and territorial coyotes guarding their baby-filled dens.Why it matters: Pupping season can lead to more sightings — especially in and around parks — and tense encounters with dogs, which coyotes see as potential threats.

We ranked BART station bathrooms so you know where to go

You're lying if you've never found yourself scrambling for a toilet at the most inopportune times.

Though I usually try to avoid public restrooms, I found myself bracing to use one at BART&#x27;s Daly City station before the Chinese <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Year Parade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/02/23/lunar-new-year-parades-chinatown-origin-story" data-vars-content-id="e50581d0-535d-4e56-8e54-82508e2e319b" data-vars-headline="We ranked BART station bathrooms so you know where to go" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/02/23/lunar-new-year-parades-chinatown-origin-story" target="_self">New Year Parade</a> in March.<ul><li>It was surprisingly clean — which got me wondering: Just how well-maintained are BART&#x27;s toilets?</li></ul>Why it matters: You&#x27;re lying if you&#x27;ve never found yourself scrambling for a toilet at the most inopportune times.

What Bay Area travelers should know about their rights before flying

A guide to questioning, searches and delays as immigration enforcement at airports increases.

Immigration

Air travel across the U.S. now comes with a new variable: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE agents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/ice-airports-tsa-dhs-rules" data-vars-content-id="4cb9228c-149d-4ffe-b790-83cc9dd09dce" data-vars-headline="What Bay Area travelers should know about their rights before flying" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/24/ice-airports-tsa-dhs-rules" target="_self">ICE agents</a> in airports. State of play: Security checkpoints are becoming convergence points for screening, data sharing and immigration enforcement.

Our inaugural Friday news quiz drew almost 350 responses — though some of the questions were definitely harder than others. (Looking at you, Giants season opener tribute.)<ul><li>Shoutout to Howard S. (a proud Mission resident), Vivian G. and Marina C. for being the first to submit perfect scores!</li></ul>

Where SF's most life-threatening crashes are happening

The city's updated High-Injury Network reveals new high-risk roadways as well as some improvements.

Thirteen percent of San Francisco streets are now responsible for 74% of the city&#x27;s worst crashes, per an updated map of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-injury roadways" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/05/21/san-francisco-vision-zero-push-pedestrian-deaths" data-vars-content-id="cc340061-5711-4ca8-ab11-16c8f55b01e6" data-vars-headline="Where SF&#x27;s most life-threatening crashes are happening" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/05/21/san-francisco-vision-zero-push-pedestrian-deaths" target="_self">high-injury roadways</a> released Thursday by the mayor&#x27;s office.Why it matters: The new map will shape the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city&#x27;s priorities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/12/16/street-safety-plan-traffic-deaths" data-vars-content-id="cc340061-5711-4ca8-ab11-16c8f55b01e6" data-vars-headline="Where SF&#x27;s most life-threatening crashes are happening" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/12/16/street-safety-plan-traffic-deaths" target="_self">city&#x27;s priorities</a> for targeted street safety improvements amid a recent string of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-profile pedestrian fatalities" data-vars-click-url="https://walksf.org/2026/03/13/five-pedestrians-killed-in-just-five-weeks/" data-vars-content-id="cc340061-5711-4ca8-ab11-16c8f55b01e6" data-vars-headline="Where SF&#x27;s most life-threatening crashes are happening" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://walksf.org/2026/03/13/five-pedestrians-killed-in-just-five-weeks/" target="_blank">high-profile pedestrian fatalities</a>, which has renewed attention on persistent street safety concerns.

Two-wheeled deliveries surge in San Francisco

The city alone recorded more than 21.4 million miles traveled.

Two-wheeled DoorDash deliveries are outpacing car deliveries across San Francisco — and the trend shows no sign of slowing, per a company report shared first with Axios.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bikes, scooters and such" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/02/26/sf-doordash-bike-deliveries" data-vars-content-id="bad3d909-7fcf-4fb9-8993-05408ad87055" data-vars-headline="Two-wheeled deliveries surge in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/02/26/sf-doordash-bike-deliveries" target="_self">Bikes, scooters and such</a> are typically cleaner and quieter than cars — plus they don&#x27;t contribute as much to road congestion.

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>.

States challenge "broadcast behemoth" mega-merger

President Trump has endorsed the mega-merger.

Eight states sued to block the massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$6.2 billion merger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/nexstar-tegna-6-billion-broadcast-deal" data-vars-content-id="24705b62-2b6b-4fa1-9c16-297ba7997dad" data-vars-headline="States challenge &quot;broadcast behemoth&quot; mega-merger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/nexstar-tegna-6-billion-broadcast-deal" target="_self">$6.2 billion merger</a> of Nexstar and Tegna that could create the largest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local broadcast company" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/media-trends-membership/2025/11/08/nexstar-tegna-merger-fcc-ownership-cap" data-vars-content-id="24705b62-2b6b-4fa1-9c16-297ba7997dad" data-vars-headline="States challenge &quot;broadcast behemoth&quot; mega-merger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/media-trends-membership/2025/11/08/nexstar-tegna-merger-fcc-ownership-cap" target="_self">local broadcast company</a> in the country by far.Why it matters: The deal, which would require lifting the limit on television station ownership, is a litmus test for the Federal Communications Commission&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="deregulation" data-vars-click-url="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-410147A1.pdf" data-vars-content-id="24705b62-2b6b-4fa1-9c16-297ba7997dad" data-vars-headline="States challenge &quot;broadcast behemoth&quot; mega-merger" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-410147A1.pdf" target="_blank">deregulation</a> drive.

HOA fees top $500 in Bay Area surge

Monthly HOA costs are rising fast, adding pressure to homeownership expenses.

Homeowners association fees soared past $500 in the San Francisco metro area in 2025, an upward trend that doesn&#x27;t seem like it&#x27;ll slow anytime soon, new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Realtor.com" data-vars-click-url="http://Realtor.com" data-vars-content-id="e5e21eae-116b-450a-9d5c-b99016c75730" data-vars-headline="HOA fees top $500 in Bay Area surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://Realtor.com" target="_blank">Realtor.com</a> data shows.Why it matters: It&#x27;s yet another bill quietly ballooning alongside your mortgage.

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian for robotaxi push

The companies expect to deploy 10,000 Rivian robotaxis on Uber's rideshare network in the first phase of their partnership.

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of an ambitious plan to deploy thousands of electric robotaxis across 25 cities starting in 2028.Why it matters: Uber keeps upping the ante on its autonomous vehicle strategy, with a growing list of AV partnerships and increasingly big financial commitments for depot operations, EV charging and tens of thousands of robotaxis.

The women of "Sinners," "K-Pop Demon Hunters" make Oscars history

"This award will change so many girls' lives,"  "Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw said after her Oscars win.

The women behind &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sinners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/22/sinners-oscar-nominations-record-coogler-jordan" data-vars-content-id="d4bf675d-4732-4764-9247-1abc261df2b1" data-vars-headline="The women of &quot;Sinners,&quot; &quot;K-Pop Demon Hunters&quot; make Oscars history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/22/sinners-oscar-nominations-record-coogler-jordan" target="_self">Sinners</a>&quot; and &quot;KPop Demon Hunters&quot; led a night of history-making at the 98th Academy Awards. Why it matters: &quot;A lot of little girls that look like me will sleep well tonight ... being on stage, getting this award will change so many girls&#x27; lives because they&#x27;ll be inspired,&quot; Autumn Durald Arkapaw told reporters after winning the Best Cinematography <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oscar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/13/oscar-predictions-2026-sinners-one-battle-after-another" data-vars-content-id="d4bf675d-4732-4764-9247-1abc261df2b1" data-vars-headline="The women of &quot;Sinners,&quot; &quot;K-Pop Demon Hunters&quot; make Oscars history" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/13/oscar-predictions-2026-sinners-one-battle-after-another" target="_self">Oscar</a> for &quot;Sinners.&quot;

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.

American Indian Cultural District celebrates 6 years in SF

The milestone comes with a first-ever block party amid state-level recognition.

The American Indian Cultural District (AICD) is hosting its first-ever block party this weekend, the latest milestone <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in a history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/10/11/bay-area-indigenous-peoples-ramaytush-ohlone" data-vars-content-id="71599c27-e3fd-426c-8053-cb63d23bde62" data-vars-headline="American Indian Cultural District celebrates 6 years in SF" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/10/11/bay-area-indigenous-peoples-ramaytush-ohlone" target="_self">in a history</a> that began well before San Francisco was founded.The big picture: The celebration comes after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AICD" data-vars-click-url="https://americanindianculturaldistrict.org/" data-vars-content-id="71599c27-e3fd-426c-8053-cb63d23bde62" data-vars-headline="American Indian Cultural District celebrates 6 years in SF" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://americanindianculturaldistrict.org/" target="_blank">AICD</a> became the first of its kind to be formally designated a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state cultural district" data-vars-click-url="https://www.caculturaldistricts.org/american-indian-cultural-district" data-vars-content-id="71599c27-e3fd-426c-8053-cb63d23bde62" data-vars-headline="American Indian Cultural District celebrates 6 years in SF" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.caculturaldistricts.org/american-indian-cultural-district" target="_blank">state cultural district</a> in December, a move leaders hope will unlock more funding for its programs.

Beloved night markets return to Castro, Cole Valley

Spring night markets are drawing crowds and boosting local businesses.

The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and San Francisco is easing back into one of its favorite seasonal rituals: neighborhood night markets.Why it matters: What started as a pandemic-era workaround has evolved into a beloved community staple, with live music, kid-friendly activities, rows of local food vendors, pop-ups, and bespoke goods.

Where to get ice cream in San Francisco

Food and Drink

For a city that&#x27;s often foggy and cold, we sure do love our ice cream, and even more so when it&#x27;s warm enough that a double scoop feels less like a treat and more like a necessity.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s where to grab a sweet treat to help you cool down amid this week&#x27;s heat wave. </li></ul>

Inside the Tenderloin play recreating a pivotal LGBTQ uprising

An immersive Tenderloin show retells the 1966 uprising that helped spark the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

Culture

<figure><img alt="The police encounter at Compton&#x27;s Cafeteria Riot." height="450" id="48fc0349-dd5c-4cdd-bb18-4b687922b5c4" src="https://images.axios.com/0xmQBbune7HVefX19OlAxinOC6Y=/2026/03/12/1773350852517.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Actors portray a scene of cops being shooed out of Compton&#x27;s. Gif: Nadia Lopez/Axios</figcaption></figure>For many people who lived in the Tenderloin in the 1960s, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Compton&#x27;s Cafeteria" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVzU9y3gXrG/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" data-vars-content-id="525a9b5c-7c53-44e6-8cdc-f69863a014be" data-vars-headline="Inside the Tenderloin play recreating a pivotal LGBTQ uprising" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVzU9y3gXrG/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank">Compton&#x27;s Cafeteria</a> was just another late-night diner. But for the transgender women, drag queens and gender-nonconforming people who gathered there, it was something more: a place where they could exist.Why it matters: Over coffee and a quick meal, a community pushed to the edges of society found refuge at Compton&#x27;s. Now, that history is being told on stage via &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Compton&#x27;s Cafeteria Riot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.comptonscafeteriariot.com/" data-vars-content-id="525a9b5c-7c53-44e6-8cdc-f69863a014be" data-vars-headline="Inside the Tenderloin play recreating a pivotal LGBTQ uprising" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.comptonscafeteriariot.com/" target="_blank">Compton&#x27;s Cafeteria Riot</a>,&quot; a show that chronicles the events that inspired the 1966 rebellion.

The trinket trade boom is taking over San Francisco

What began as an experiment in the Outer Sunset has now taken off across the city.

Neighborhoods

<figure><img alt="A trinket exchange box in San Francisco." height="450" id="76e69924-29ac-40e3-96d5-ee8a2f3d1948" src="https://images.axios.com/6xUpR04Sbar7FC_PJ7QXDMZU1VQ=/2026/03/05/1772746864702.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Keychange Exchange on Pine Street. Photo: Nadia Lopez/Axios</figcaption></figure>Across San Francisco, colorful, decorated boxes stuffed with trinkets are popping up on street corners and on sidewalks, turning ordinary blocks into miniature trading posts.The big picture: From the Outer and Inner Sunset to Noe Valley and the Castro, small trinket trade boxes stocked with everything from rings and rubber ducks, keychains, baseball cards, tiny ceramic animals, patches and custom pins are inviting strangers to take a tiny treasure and leave one behind.

"Latinas Forever!" brings Carnaval energy to Mission Bay

"Latinas Forever!: Nuestro Carnaval" is a celebration of Latina talent, music and small businesses.

A Mission Bay park is transforming into the ultimate fiesta this Sunday.State of play: Inspired by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carnaval traditions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/05/23/sf-carnaval-celebration-mission" data-vars-content-id="6a7338fa-0abb-4808-a052-0151b6499b49" data-vars-headline="&quot;Latinas Forever!&quot; brings Carnaval energy to Mission Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/05/23/sf-carnaval-celebration-mission" target="_self">Carnaval traditions</a> across Latin America, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Latinas Forever!: Nuestro Carnaval" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinas-forever-nuestro-carnaval-tickets-1982317911235?aff=oddtdtcreator" data-vars-content-id="6a7338fa-0abb-4808-a052-0151b6499b49" data-vars-headline="&quot;Latinas Forever!&quot; brings Carnaval energy to Mission Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinas-forever-nuestro-carnaval-tickets-1982317911235?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Latinas Forever!: Nuestro Carnaval</a>&quot; is a celebration of Latina talent, music and small businesses, set to take place noon-4pm at SPARK Social SF.

SFO detention of mother and child raises alarms over TSA assisting ICE

A viral arrest is fueling concerns that ICE is using passenger information to target travelers.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="detention" data-vars-click-url="https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/23/ice-at-sfo-detain-woman-video/" data-vars-content-id="dc568556-ec58-4477-91cf-655712031c63" data-vars-headline="SFO detention of mother and child raises alarms over TSA assisting ICE" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/23/ice-at-sfo-detain-woman-video/" target="_blank">detention</a> of a mother and her daughter Sunday at San Francisco International Airport that went viral occurred after TSA shared their travel information with federal immigration authorities, the New York Times <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/tsa-data-ice-deportation-san-francisco-airport.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share" data-vars-content-id="dc568556-ec58-4477-91cf-655712031c63" data-vars-headline="SFO detention of mother and child raises alarms over TSA assisting ICE" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/tsa-data-ice-deportation-san-francisco-airport.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share" target="_blank">reported</a> this week.Why it matters: The incident has intensified fears that the Trump administration is turning airports into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration enforcement hubs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/us/politics/trump-ice-airports.html" data-vars-content-id="dc568556-ec58-4477-91cf-655712031c63" data-vars-headline="SFO detention of mother and child raises alarms over TSA assisting ICE" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/us/politics/trump-ice-airports.html" target="_blank">immigration enforcement hubs</a>.

Uber-backed ballot measure sparks car crash payout debate

The initiative could reshape how much money victims recover.

A proposed ballot initiative backed by Uber could reshape how much money victims recover in California car crash cases.The big picture: Uber says the measure ensures injured Californians — not lawyers — &quot;receive the majority of any auto accident recovery,&quot; but critics argue it could limit liability as the company advances <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its self-driving ambitions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/uber-rivian-robotaxi" data-vars-content-id="f6f60e1e-21dd-4e0b-8007-10896dd8ce7f" data-vars-headline="Uber-backed ballot measure sparks car crash payout debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/uber-rivian-robotaxi" target="_self">its self-driving ambitions</a>.

César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy in San Francisco

City leaders are reconsidering Chávez tributes as new allegations reshape his legacy.

Explosive new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sexual abuse allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" data-vars-content-id="71618b77-b83d-4ebc-a74e-327676cf212b" data-vars-headline="César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" target="_self">sexual abuse allegations</a> are prompting San Francisco to reconsider its ties to César Chávez, raising questions about whether to continue honoring the late labor leader as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="calls grow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/1rx92ot/petition_to_rerename_cesar_chavez_st_back_to_army/" data-vars-content-id="71618b77-b83d-4ebc-a74e-327676cf212b" data-vars-headline="César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/1rx92ot/petition_to_rerename_cesar_chavez_st_back_to_army/" target="_blank">calls grow</a> to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rename" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-events-arizona-renamed-allegations" data-vars-content-id="71618b77-b83d-4ebc-a74e-327676cf212b" data-vars-headline="César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-events-arizona-renamed-allegations" target="_self">rename</a> the events and public spaces bearing his name.Why it matters: Chávez, one of the most celebrated Latino union activists in U.S. history, was a central figure in the fight for farmworker rights — a legacy that&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="now in question" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" data-vars-content-id="71618b77-b83d-4ebc-a74e-327676cf212b" data-vars-headline="César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations" target="_self">now in question</a> following accusations from several minors and women, including civil rights icon <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dolores Huerta" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" data-vars-content-id="71618b77-b83d-4ebc-a74e-327676cf212b" data-vars-headline="César Chávez allegations spark reckoning over legacy in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-dolores-huerta-latino-voters" target="_self">Dolores Huerta</a>.

Bay Area Iranian Americans weigh hope and fear as war continues

"The people in Iran, they gave their lives. What we can do here is just be their voice."

For some Iranian Americans in the Bay Area, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Iran war" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" data-vars-content-id="7d28c738-fa65-40da-9b7c-16b2ff7369d5" data-vars-headline="Bay Area Iranian Americans weigh hope and fear as war continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_self">the Iran war</a> now entering its third week has brought a mix of cautious optimism and anxiety for what could come next back home.The big picture: Opinions will inevitably vary within any diaspora, but local community members who spoke with Axios said they&#x27;re hopeful the U.S. intervention will be an opportunity to usher in a new age of democracy for their homeland, even as others worry the U.S. military&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="history of regime change" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/16/iraq-politics-20-years-invasion" data-vars-content-id="7d28c738-fa65-40da-9b7c-16b2ff7369d5" data-vars-headline="Bay Area Iranian Americans weigh hope and fear as war continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/16/iraq-politics-20-years-invasion" target="_self">history of regime change</a> in the region could undermine meaningful reform.

A San Francisco split from PG&E wouldn't be easy

A new bill targets delays, but powerful interests and legal challenges are still expected to slow a potential breakup.

State Sen. Scott Wiener has introduced a bill that could make it easier for San Francisco to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="break away from PG&amp;E" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2019/06/05/san-francisco-public-utilities-commission-pge" data-vars-content-id="68a5b2ff-8f61-41e8-aa36-3e01a897d9bb" data-vars-headline="A San Francisco split from PG&amp;E wouldn&#x27;t be easy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2019/06/05/san-francisco-public-utilities-commission-pge" target="_self">break away from PG&amp;E</a>, though major questions remain about cost, timing and potential ripple effects.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Frustration with PG&amp;E" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/13/pge-rate-decrease-san-francisco-bill-california-utility" data-vars-content-id="68a5b2ff-8f61-41e8-aa36-3e01a897d9bb" data-vars-headline="A San Francisco split from PG&amp;E wouldn&#x27;t be easy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/13/pge-rate-decrease-san-francisco-bill-california-utility" target="_self">Frustration with PG&amp;E</a> has been building for years amid rate hikes and outages. Things reached a new boiling point after a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="December blackout" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/22/waymo-robotaxi-san-francisco-risk" data-vars-content-id="68a5b2ff-8f61-41e8-aa36-3e01a897d9bb" data-vars-headline="A San Francisco split from PG&amp;E wouldn&#x27;t be easy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/22/waymo-robotaxi-san-francisco-risk" target="_self">December blackout</a> affected roughly one-third of the city, renewing pressure for a publicly run utility in SF.

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