Shawna Chen

3 days ago | axios.com | Shawna Chen

Photo courtesy of American Conservatory TheaterA new hip hop musicaltells a uniquely Bay Area story: A young Oakland coder hacks her way into San Francisco's most competitive startup accelerator, intent on saving her home from gentrification. Driving the news: "Co-Founders" draws from the region's hip hop roots while incorporating traditions from soul, gospel, funk, jazz, R&B and more to pay homage to the people who make Silicon Valley what it is.

4 days ago | axios.com | Shawna Chen

Brazil's Gabriel Medina carves a wave at the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch in Lemoore, California. The proposed surf park in Alameda would enable similar opportunities for surfers. Photo: Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty ImagesA surf poolcould be coming to the Bay Area soon. Driving the news: Alameda is considering a proposal to construct an aquatic recreation zone near Encinal Beach, between the Encinal Boat Ramp and the USS Hornet.

4 days ago | axios.com | Shawna Chen

The Golden State Valkyries' Veronica Burton goes in for a layup against the Minnesota Lynx at Chase Center on June 1 in San Francisco. Photo: Thearon W. Henderson via Getty ImagesThe Golden State Valkyries aren't doing so hot, but that doesn't mean a clearer picture of the team's identity hasn't emerged. The latest: The Valks are 2-4, losing three straight after playing the two teams who were in the WNBA Finals last year — the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx.

1 week ago | axios.com | Shawna Chen

The "Build Your Own" desk at Micro Center's new Santa Clara location. Photo: Shawna Chen/AxiosTech nerds, the time has come. DIY heaven is back. The latest: Micro Center, an electronics chain known for its massive inventory, niche products and hands-on customer service, officially opened its new Santa Clara store Friday, 12 years after it closed its last Bay Area location due to a failed lease agreement.

1 week ago | axios.com | Shawna Chen |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Climate Central; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosHotter summers are one of the most tangible ways we're experiencing climate change. San Francisco isn't exempt. Why it matters: Higher temperatures pose health risks for vulnerable groups like children, pregnant women, the elderly and homeless people and ramp up the likelihood of extreme heat effects and wildfires.