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CBS News
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Fans take Lady Gaga themed Caltrain to Chase Center concert
People were going gaga for Caltrain as dozens of Lady Gaga's little monsters boarded the themed car to get from San Jose to the concert at Chase Center in San Francisco. "Very entertaining," said Caltrain rider Tempest Won. "Definitely made the ride seem a lot shorter than it actually was." Won and his sister, Athena, didn't know about it beforehand but were taking the train to the concert anyway. "When Caltrain pulled up at the station and it said, 'Go Gaga' on the windows," said Won. "And then we walked on, and they started handing us stuff. That's when we found out." They felt lucky to be a part of it. Connecting with other Gaga fans and setting the stage for the evening. "When we were on, it they had a look-a-like contest and neither of us were prepared for that because we weren't preparing for it at all, but it was really sweet that there were some people that did look a lot like her." Athena walked away looking a little more like Gaga than she did getting on the train. She got a Lady Gaga mask. Some people won records, and Caltrain staff handed out fans that said "Go Gaga, Go Caltrain." Sherrie McLennan only took the train because of the promotion. "We were going to drive and then we saw the thing on the news this morning that they were going to do this and then we decided, let's go," explained McLennan. "It's a lot cheaper than driving all the way here, paying for parking, and it's good on the environment." Won agrees with McLennan, and while Lady Gaga was 'Born this Way,' he was born to ride Caltrain. "We are long-time public transit fans, thanks to our mom, shout out mom," said Won. "She's the one who encouraged us to take Caltrain. We were going to take Caltrain whether or not we knew that there was a Gaga thing happening on it." He said the night dancing to Gaga is about more than just enjoying music. He's there to bond with his sister. Taking Caltrain gave him more time to do that. "We actually got to have a real good conversation," Won said about talking to his sister. "We're visiting for the first time in a while. We got to spend the whole time on Caltrain just catching up. Which was really, really nice."
San Francisco Chronicle
11-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
This new S.F. apartment building is leasing fast — is the city's development freeze finally over?
In May when Strada Investment Group opened its new 501-apartment building at 555 Bryant St. in SoMa, they set an optimistic goal of leasing 25% of the units in the first three months. It was an ambitious target but one they thought feasible, in part because the crisp 16-story black-white complex, dubbed Quincy, is the only large market rate rental building of its kind opening in San Francisco in 2025. It's also highly visible for drivers whizzing to and from the Bay Bridge and its location is a few blocks to the Caltrain station, South Park, and the Giants' ballpark. 'We knew there was some pent-up demand — we knew people were eager to move in — but that was a pretty aggressive number,' said project manager Will Goodman, a partner with Strada. But it turned out they were off by a long shot, in a good way: In two months Quincy has leased 50% of the units. The building is filling up faster than any apartment complex since 2013, when the last tech boom was gaining momentum following the Great Recession, according to Strada Partner Michael Cohen. 'Leasing has been phenomenal,' Cohen said. 'We haven't seen anything like it for a long time.' The Quincy opening comes as tens of thousands of approved housing units are stalled out across the city, victims of a slow pandemic recovery, high interest rates, lofty construction costs and uncertainty around tariffs and the economy. Just 1,200 new homes were completed in 2024 — half affordable, with most of them built on Treasure Island. Anne Taupier, director of the city's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, called the Quincy's leasing velocity 'unprecedented.' 'I've never seen anything lease up like that,' she said. 'Our hope is that developers and investors are going to see that and start thinking, 'We want to make sure we are not left out of this.'' Cohen said the project represents 'a really good proof of concept,' but that there are still enough uncertainties to give builders pause. The question of whether the rents are enough to cover construction costs — which are unpredictable in part because of President Trump's ever-changing tariffs — and generate a high enough return to satisfy lenders is still a moving target. Rents in the market rate units start at $3,200 for a studio, $4,300 for a one-bedroom, and $5,200 for a two bedroom apartment. Strada is offering 'up to' two months free rent at signing. Of the 501 units, 71 are below market rate. 'Any doubt about whether there is demand here, whether we have a healthy enough economy to support renters coming into a new building, we answered that unequivocally,' Cohen said. 'The success of this building hopefully will give folks a courage pill.' Even if the success at Quincy emboldens other developers and lenders to take the plunge and break ground, the next wave of larger new buildings wouldn't open until late 2027 or early 2028. Strada's pipeline includes two other projects within a block or two of Quincy: a 525-unit project at 395 Third St., and a 1,500-unit, two-tower development at 88 Bluxome. 'It's still a challenging development market, that is why we don't think we are going to see any new buildings to compete with this one for at least a couple of years,' Cohen said. 'If you were going to be delivering by '28, you'd have to be in the ground right now, or pretty damn close.' While the building has all the hotel-like amenities of contemporary luxury rental communities — the rooftop gardens and fitness facilities, the co-working spaces and conference rooms, a library and a game room — Strada attributes the building's success to the return-to-office mandates that accelerated in January. The building has attracted the normal San Francisco mix of tech workers, with a heavy representation from the AI industry, but also doctors and nurses and researchers from the UCSF Mission Bay campus. There are already 20 children in the building — an unusually high number for San Francisco. Corey Smith, executive director of the Housing Action Coalition, said he noticed a shift in sentiment over the last few months. For the first time since the pandemic builders are talking seriously about reviving stalled jobs. 'I have had a handful of conversations with market rate builders who are feeling the uptick in optimism,' he said. 'The housing industry is sitting up and saying, 'There are opportunities.' We are not at a point where all projects pencil, but we are in a better place than we were.'
San Francisco Chronicle
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
The Weeknd at Levi's Stadium: What to know before the Santa Clara concerts
Fresh off a record-breaking seven-night run at Los Angeles County's SoFi Stadium, The Weeknd is set to bring his After Hours Til Dawn tour to Levi's Stadium this week. With more than 200,000 fans attending his Southern California shows alone, the global R&B megasta, born Abel Tesfaye, continues to solidify his place as one of the most dominant live performers of his generation. For Bay Area fans planning to catch the spectacle in Santa Clara on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8-9, here's what you need to know. How do I get to Levi's Stadium? Levi's Stadium is about 40 miles south of San Francisco and can be reached via Highways 101, 237 and I-880 — though traffic is notoriously bad on event days. Public transportation is highly encouraged. VTA light rail and bus service provide direct connections throughout Santa Clara County. Caltrain riders can transfer to VTA at Mountain View. BART users can switch to VTA at the Milpitas station. Capitol Corridor and ACE trains are options for fans traveling from farther away. Rideshare drop-offs are available near the venue. Bike valet is also offered for cyclists. Where can I park? Who's performing? The Weeknd headlines, supported by opening acts Playboi Carti and Mike Dean. Tickets begin at $73. What's on the setlist? Expect a marathon four-hour performance spanning The Weeknd's career — from breakout hits like 'House of Balloons' and 'The Hills' to newer tracks off his chart-topping 2025 album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' including 'São Paulo,' 'Baptized in Fear' and 'Open Hearts.' There may even be a couple of collaborations with Playboi Carti and a nod to Metro Boomin's 'Creepin'.' Can I eat nearby? Dining options near Levi's Stadium are somewhat limited, but the nearby Mercado Shopping Center offers several convenient choices for a quick bite, including In-N-Out Burger, Panda Express, Subway, Pho Hoa and Tomatina. For those seeking a sit-down meal before the show, popular nearby restaurants include Pedro's Restaurant & Cantina at 3935 Freedom Circle, El Torito at 2950 Lakeside Drive, and Birk's Restaurant at 3955 Freedom Circle. Two additional upscale options — Puesto and Il Fornaio — are both located at 2752 Augustine Drive. Inside the stadium, fans will find around two dozen cashless concession stands serving local favorites such as Super Duper Burgers, Slice House Pizza and Starbird. For those carrying cash, reverse ATMs are available to convert it to a prepaid card. What's the bag policy? Only clear bags no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are permitted. Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, are allowed. There are no lockers, so pack light. What items are prohibited? Skip the signs, banners, glow sticks, selfie sticks and light-up outfits. Power banks and phone charging cases are allowed. Can I tailgate? No. Tailgating and loitering without a ticket are not allowed in stadium lots. What's the weather forecast? Expect mostly clear skies, with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. Pack sunscreen for the daytime and a light jacket for the cooler nights, which are expected to dip in the mid-50s. With a sprawling 68,500-seat capacity — and the ability to expand to 75,000 — Levi's Stadium is bracing for a weekend of spectacle, sound and stardom. Just don't be surprised if the lines at In-N-Out stretch longer than the setlist. The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn 2025 setlist Here's the full setlist for The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn 2025 tour, as performed during his recent shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. 'The Abyss' 'Wake Me Up' 'After Hours' 'Starboy' 'Heartless' 'Faith' (performed during the outro of 'Heartless') 'Take My Breath' 'Sacrifice' (Swedish House Mafia Remix) 'How Do I Make You Love Me?' 'Can't Feel My Face' 'Lost in the Fire' (Gesaffelstein & The Weeknd) 'Kiss Land' (shortened) 'Often' 'Given Up on Me' 'I Was Never There' 'Given Up on Me' (reprise) 'The Hills' 'Baptized in Fear' 'Open Hearts' 'Cry for Me' 'I Can't F—ng Sing' 'São Paulo' 'Until We're Skin & Bones' 'Timeless' (with Playboi Carti) 'Rather Lie' (with Playboi Carti) 'Creepin'' (Metro Boomin cover) 'Niagara Falls' 'One of the Girls' 'Stargirl Interlude' 'Out of Time' 'I Feel It Coming' 'Die for You' 'Is There Someone Else?' 'Wicked Games' 'Call Out My Name' 'The Morning' 'Save Your Tears' 'Less Than Zero' 'Blinding Lights' 'Without a Warning' 'Reflections Laughing' 'High for This' 'House of Balloons' 'Moth to a Flame' (Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd)
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prologis (PLD) To Add 4000 Homes with Caltrain Site Revamp
Prologis, Inc. (NYSE:PLD) is one of the most undervalued stocks. Prologis recently indicated its intention to file redevelopment plans later this year for the Caltrain railyards located at Fourth and King Street. The REIT is proposing a seven-million-square-foot mixed-use project that could accommodate between 1,500 and 4,000 residential units. As reported by the San Francisco Business Times, if fully executed, the development would represent one of the most significant housing initiatives near a major transit corridor in San Francisco. The Business Times noted that the variability in potential housing units offers Prologis the agility to align the project with future demand. Although formal approvals are unlikely before 2027, planning commissioners are already highlighting the importance of affordability. A large logistic facility within the industrial real estate sector. Prologis Vice President Genevieve Cadwalader commented that residential development will be a focal element in the transformation of the railyards into a high-density, transit-oriented urban district. This project holds the potential to be San Francisco's second most densely developed transit-centric neighborhood, following the Transbay district. Prologis, Inc. (NYSE:PLD) is a global REIT focused on high-barrier, high-growth markets in 20 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of customers across two major categories – business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment. While we acknowledge the potential of PLD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure. None. Sign in to access your portfolio
CBS News
01-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Golden Gate Bridge toll increase, Bay Area transit fare hikes take effect
The cost of commuting on several Bay Area transit agencies, along with driving on the Golden Gate Bridge, has gone up on Tuesday as a series of fare and toll increases take effect. Here's what's to know about the changes, which are being implemented on July 1, 2025: Golden Gate Bridge Tolls All tolls on the Golden Gate Bridge are going up on July 1, as part of a multi-year toll increase program approved by the bridge's Board of Directors. For most drivers who use FasTrak, which include 2-axle vehicles and motorcycles, the toll has increased from $9.25 to $9.75. License plate accounts and one-time payment tolls are now $10, while invoice tolls are $10.75. Tolls for carpools have also increased from $7.25 to $7.75. Golden Gate Transit Buses and Ferries The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District has also raised transit fares for bus and ferry service, with most increases up to $0.25. Discount fare programs will remain in effect. Officials said local bus fares in Marin and Sonoma County, along with Giants ferry fares would not increase. Caltrain Base fares on the rail system have increased by 25 cents. Muni According to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, an adult single rider using Clipper or MuniMobile has increased from $2.75 to $2.85, the second increase in less than a year. Riding Muni remains free for all youth 18 and younger, regardless of housing income or residency. AC Transit Adult cash fares have gone up by $0.25, from $2.50 to $2.75, while the Transbay cash fare has increased to $6.00 to $6.50, the first fare increase since January 2020. The agency, which covers the western parts of Alameda and Contra Costa counties, said a second 25 cent increase would take effect in July 2026.
