"It was 67 degrees and sunny at kickoff inside Levi's Stadium. The light hit the hills just right and bathed the crowd in that specific, golden California glow that usually costs extra. Yes, it was an incredible ego boost for a region that deserved one. A reminder that this is still an elite place to live - there aren't many places on earth that can host the world's biggest party in a light jacket without breaking a sweat, after all."
"For the Bay, the good vibes didn't just evaporate at kickoff; they were strangled a few minutes prior. That's when Steve Largent, the Seattle Seahawks legend and Hall of Famer, walked onto the field. In a building paid for by the San Francisco 49ers faithful, Largent raised a "12" flag - that cheesy, litigation-inciting Seahawks tradition celebrating their "12th Man" fans - right there on the sideline. The Pacific Northwest had annexed our lovely region."
For a week the Bay Area experienced a reprieve from narratives of decline as Super Bowl 60 arrived. The event ran smoothly: logistics worked, traffic cooperated, and parties thrummed across the peninsula and the Bay. Sunny, 67-degree weather at Levi's Stadium created an ideal, golden California atmosphere that showcased regional allure. The celebration served as an ego boost and reminder of the region's elite living qualities. However, local pride faltered when Seattle's Steve Largent ceremonially raised a Seahawks "12" flag on the 49ers' field and the ensuing game prioritized defense and special teams, producing an imperfect spectacle for local fans.
Read at The Mercury News
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