Current:Home > Stocks'X' logo installed atop Twitter building, spurring San Francisco to investigate-LoTradeCoin
'X' logo installed atop Twitter building, spurring San Francisco to investigate
View Date:2024-12-23 19:37:42
SAN FRANCISCO — The city of San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation into a giant "X" sign that was installed Friday on top of the downtown building formerly known as Twitter headquarters as owner Elon Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.
City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings, or erecting a sign on top of one, requires a permit for design and safety reasons.
The X appeared after San Francisco police stopped workers on Monday from removing the brand's iconic bird and logo from the side of the building, saying they hadn't taped off the sidewalk to keep pedestrians safe if anything fell.
Any replacement letters or symbols would require a permit to ensure "consistency with the historic nature of the building" and to make sure additions are safely attached to the sign, Patrick Hannan, spokesperson for the Department of Building Inspection said earlier this week.
Erecting a sign on top of a building also requires a permit, Hannan said Friday.
"Planning review and approval is also necessary for the installation of this sign. The city is opening a complaint and initiating an investigation," he said in an email.
Musk unveiled a new "X" logo to replace Twitter's famous blue bird as he remakes the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday.
Musk, who is also CEO of Tesla, has long been fascinated with the letter X and had already renamed Twitter's corporate name to X Corp. after he bought it in October. One of his children is called "X." The child's actual name is a collection of letters and symbols.
On Friday afternoon, a worker on a lift machine made adjustments to the sign and then left.
veryGood! (3536)
Related
- Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
- Lack of air traffic controllers is industry's biggest issue, United Airlines CEO says
- A New GOP Climate Plan Is Long on Fossil Fuels, Short on Specifics
- A Collision of Economics and History: In Pennsylvania, the Debate Over Climate is a Bitter One
- Get well, Pop. The Spurs are in great hands until your return
- Meghan Trainor Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Daryl Sabara
- Weak GOP Performance in Midterms Blunts Possible Attacks on Biden Climate Agenda, Observers Say
- As some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a toll on financial health
- Jana Kramer’s Ex Mike Caussin Shares Resentment Over Her Child Support Payments
- Kate Spade 24-Hour Flash Deal: Get This $240 Crossbody Bag for Just $59
Ranking
- John Krasinski Reveals Wife Emily Blunt's Hilarious Response to His Sexiest Man Alive Title
- Heather Rae El Moussa Shares Her Breastfeeding Tip for Son Tristan on Commercial Flight
- The 43 Best 4th of July 2023 Sales You Can Still Shop: J.Crew, Good American, Kate Spade, and More
- When it Comes to Reducing New York City Emissions, CUNY Flunks the Test
- MVSU football player killed, driver injured in crash after police chase
- Q&A: Eliza Griswold Reflects on the Lessons of ‘Amity and Prosperity,’ Her Deep Dive Into Fracking in Southwest Pennsylvania
- Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?
- Opinion: The global gold rush puts the Amazon rainforest at greater risk
Recommendation
-
Knicks Player Ogugua Anunoby Nearly Crashes Into Anne Hathaway and Her Son During NBA Game
-
Selling Sunset's Amanza Smith Finally Returns Home After Battle With Blood Infection in Hospital
-
Kendall Jenner and Ex Devin Booker Attend Same Star-Studded Fourth of July Party
-
Taco John's trademarked 'Taco Tuesday' in 1989. Now Taco Bell is fighting it
-
Mississippi man charged with shooting 5 people after not being allowed into party
-
Slim majority wants debt ceiling raised without spending cuts, poll finds
-
Don’t Miss the Chance To Get This $78 Lululemon Shirt for Only $29 and More Great Finds
-
Heather Rae El Moussa Shares Her Breastfeeding Tip for Son Tristan on Commercial Flight