SF City Guides
East Bay’s New 40,000 Sq. Ft. Japanese Supermarket Opens Jan. 31, 2026
Brand New, East Bay, Groceries / Supermarkets Tokyo Central, the much-anticipated Japanese grocery chain coming to Bay Street Emeryville (5603 Bay Street), has finally announced its opening date. The store will open on January 31, 2026, with a grand-opening weekend running through February 1. It’s the East Bay’s first Tokyo Central and only the second Bay Area more...
Oakland to End Free Sunday Parking in 2026
Oakland, Transportation Free Sunday parking in Oakland is officially coming to an end. Starting January 4, 2026, parking meters will operate on Sundays from noon to 6 pm to improve space turnover and support local businesses during one of the city’s busiest days. The city says free Sunday parking often leads to cars more...
One of the Bay’s Best Views Returns After 15-Year Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy After a 15-year makeover, one of the Bay Area’s most scenic viewpoints has just reopened in the Marin Headlands. Hawk Hill now features upgraded trails, lookouts, and signage that make it easy to take in sweeping 360-degree views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific coast, and the Headlands as more...
SF Is Tearing Down the Infamous Chinatown “Bridge to Nowhere”
City Insight, San Francisco San Francisco’s much-maligned Portsmouth Square pedestrian bridge, often dubbed the city’s most hated bridge, is finally on track to be demolished next year as part of a long-planned redesign of Chinatown’s central park. Locals have complained for decades that the concrete footbridge blocks light, creates safety issues, and takes up more...
San Francisco Giants Buy SF’s Historic 103-Year-Old Curran Theatre
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, San Francisco Downtown San Francisco is getting a new cultural twist thanks to the Giants. The team has officially purchased the historic Curran Theatre, a 1,600-seat venue just two blocks from Union Square. While BroadwaySF will keep running shows and ATG remains in charge of operations, the move signals the Giants are more...
Historic SF Bank Building to Become New Global HQ for Empire Records
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco Empire Records, the independent music label behind artists like Kendrick Lamar, has received city approval to turn a long-vacant historic bank building into its global headquarters in downtown San Francisco. The company plans to move about 150 local employees into One Montgomery Street, a 1908 Financial District landmark it purchased more...
SF’s Iconic ‘Lucky 13’ Dive Bar Spot Might Reopen
Bars, Reopening, San Francisco After sitting dark for nearly five years, the space at 2140 Market St., once home to beloved dive bar Lucky 13, is showing signs of life again. According to records from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, a business called Silver Apple LLC has applied for a Type 42 license, more...
Super Bowl LX Week in the Bay Area: Fan Events, Concerts & More (Feb. 2-8, 2026)
Celebrations, Super Bowl Super Bowl LX is coming back to the Bay Area. The big game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with the AFC and NFC champions facing off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show will be more...
Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Bar Day (Dec. 17)
Freebies Be the first to try Ben & Jerry’s brand new ice cream bars. For one day only, they’re giving out free ice creams bars on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at select scoop shops. Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day 2025 December 17, 2025 | Noon to 8 pm* (hours not stated, but these more...
SF’s “Bay Lights” to Finally Return in March 2026 w/ Twice the Glow
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Good News, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Bay Bridge-spanning nighttime light show is once again preparing for a comeback with more lights than ever. Although there hasn’t been a formal announcement yet, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Bay Lights are hoping to return in March 2026 with a new installation called Bay Lights more...
SF’s Festive Larger-Than-Life Ornament Trail is Back for 2025 (Dec. 6-24)
Brand New, Christmas, San Francisco SF’s Ornament Trail is back in Union Square, bringing 11 oversized holiday ornaments created by local artists to Powell Street and the surrounding area. Running daily from December 6 through December 24, the free, self-guided trail invites you to take a holiday walk through downtown and discover each larger-than-life ornament along more...
“SantaCon”: SF’s City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco “SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025. SantaCon Comedy Show! Funcheap is hosting our first ever SantaCon Comedy Crawl at The Function 1414 Market St. @ Polk opening at 6p with special holiday cocktails, and a Santa + Elves comedy show at 7P + more...
BART Fares & Parking Going Up January 1, 2026
Transportation Starting January 1, 2026, BART fares and parking rates are changing. The average fare rises 6.2%, so a typical trip goes from $4.88 → $5.18. Short rides like Downtown Berkeley → 19th St./Oakland increase by $0.15, while longer trips like Antioch → Montgomery go up $0.55. Parking prices are adjusting too. Daily more...
After 50 Years, Budweiser Closes Only Bay Area Brewery
Goodbye The iconic Budweiser brewery in Fairfield is shutting down after five decades. Easily spotted from I‑80 with its giant neon Budweiser sign, the plant has been a Bay Area landmark since 1976. Nearly 240 employees will be affected, though Anheuser-Busch says it’s offering roles at other plants across the country. The more...
Yank Sing’s Legendary Chili Sauce Goes on Sale for 1 Day Only (Dec. 13)
Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Worth the Splurge If you’ve ever eaten dim sum at Yank Sing, you already know the chili pepper sauce is the real star. The mildly spicy, deeply savory sauce has been part of the restaurant’s DNA for decades and is famously not available for retail purchase. Until now. For one day only, Yank Sing more...
