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SF's Mayor Joined Golden Gate Park's Roller Disco PartySF’s Mayor Joined Golden Gate Park’s Roller Disco Party
By - posted 3/8/2021
City Insight, Community, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do

San Francisco Mayor London Breed strapped on some roller skates and joined in for Golden Gate Park’s Roller Disco Party on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Every Sunday afternoon, skaters from all over head to Skatin’ Place in the park at 6th Ave and Kennedy Drive for an afternoon of skating delight. Even more...

Oakland Fire Department Protects Whale Found in EstuaryOakland Fire Department Protects Whale Found in Estuary
By - posted 3/8/2021
Getting Help

Thank you Oakland Fire Department for helping protect a whale found in the Oakland Estuary. The Oakland Fire Department’s Marine 1 fireboat responded to the report of the whale on Sunday evening. The Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team guided the whale to safety by establishing a safety zone for the whale. Thankfully, more...

San Francisco Opens Brand New 65,000 sqft Animal ShelterSan Francisco Opens Brand New 65,000 sqft Animal Shelter
By - posted 3/8/2021
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London N. Breed today announced the opening of Animal Care & Control’s new state-of-the-art, seismically safe shelter in the Mission District that will serve the thousands of domestic and wildlife critters that come through the doors every year. San Francisco Animal Care & Control is the City’s only open-door animal more...

SF's "House of Prime Rib" is Back for Indoor Dining (Again)SF’s “House of Prime Rib” is Back for Indoor Dining (Again)
By - posted 3/7/2021
Indoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SF Gate and SFist for letting us know that House of Prime Rib has finally reopened (again) now that indoor dining is back in San Francisco. The cult classic restaurant on Van Ness originally reopened in October after an initial 6-month closure and immediately had 3,000+ reservations, but was more...

SF's Only City Outdoor Pool Reopens March 8SF’s Only City Outdoor Pool Reopens March 8
By - posted 3/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Swimming / Waterparks, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco’s Mission Pool reopens on Monday, March 8, 2021 after receiving a brand new boiler. Lap swim times are currently posted for the March 8 to 20 session. Registration for this session opened on Friday, March 5 at 8 a.m. Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m. (Closed Sundays) Registration more...

Free Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts Day (BOGO Deal)Free Dozen Krispy Kreme Donuts Day (BOGO Deal)
By - posted 3/7/2021
Freebies

Sunday (March 7, 2021) is your last day to get double the glazy goodness at Krispy Kreme. Buy one OriginalGlazed dozen & get one Original Glazed dozen free. See the full details on Krispy Kreme’s BOGO Dozen Deal (March 1-7, 2021) Valid only at participating US shops (check this list to see if more...

Asian Art Museum Free Day March 7Asian Art Museum Free Day March 7
By - posted 3/7/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The Asian Art Museum is welcoming you back to the museum on March 4th with timed tickets and 25% capacity. General admission will be free to all on Sunday, March 7 Reserve Tickets |  What to Expect | Plan your visit | Current Exhibits The museum is home to one of the more...

Awesome Beach Wheelchairs Come to Santa CruzAwesome Beach Wheelchairs Come to Santa Cruz
By - posted 3/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Support the Bay, Uplifting

Walking in the sand is tough, but rolling a standard wheelchair across the sand can be impossible. Thankfully, thanks to a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy, five new beach wheelchairs are now available, doubling the total available for use at any of eight state beaches in Santa Cruz more...

SF Residents Will Get About $190 Back from Recology ScandalSF Residents Will Get About $190 Back from Recology Scandal
By - posted 3/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Deals, Only in San Francisco

City Attorney Dennis Herrera just announced that Recology San Francisco, the contractor for the City’s waste and recycling collection, will lower rates and reimburse ratepayers for overcharges that were unearthed as part of a wide-ranging investigation into public corruption tied to former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru and others. The more...

Alameda County's Carnival Fair Food Feast is ComingAlameda County’s Carnival Fair Food Feast is Coming
By - posted 3/5/2021
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Love carnival food? You’re in luck. Get a little taste of the fair with Alameda County Fair’s “Grab-n-Stay Fair Food Feast” starting March 11, 2021. Enjoy food on the lawn, take it to go or schedule curbside pick-up from 11 fairtime vendors. From corn dogs to churros, candy apples to funnel cakes, more...

Oakland A's Tickets On Sale March 23Oakland A’s Tickets On Sale March 23
By - posted 3/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Just minutes after the big news today that the state of California updated the rules to allow stadiums to host fans earlier than expected, the Oakland A’s have announced that tickets for the 2021 season will be going on sale on March 23rd. Seats will likely be available in “pods” more...

Could Huge Outdoor Concerts Be Coming Back to SF Soon?Could Huge Outdoor Concerts Be Coming Back to SF Soon?
By - posted 3/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Festival Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

California state officials just announced updates to their blueprint for opening California and moved up the timelines for reopening. In addition to announcing that outdoor stadiums and theme parks can reopen starting April 1, officials also announced that live performances with fans/attendees can take place starting April 1. San Francisco is currently more...

Giants & A's Ballparks Can Now Open April 1stGiants & A’s Ballparks Can Now Open April 1st
By - posted 3/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

California state officials have just announced changes to their blueprint for opening up California and moves up the timeline for reopening. Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that California has updated and loosened its restrictions on outdoor activities. Outdoor stadiums and live performances with in-person attendees, can now take place more...

SF City Hall Lights Up in Honor of Lawrence FerlingettiSF City Hall Lights Up in Honor of Lawrence Ferlingetti
By - posted 3/5/2021
Causes, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate Green/white/Red on March 26, 2021 the colors of the Flag of Italy in honor of Lawrence Ferlingetti, founder of City Lights and SF Poet Laureate who died at age 101 in February. San Francisco City Hall Lighting Schedule The schedule is more...

SF City Hall Lights Up Green for St. Patrick's DaySF City Hall Lights Up Green for St. Patrick’s Day
By - posted 3/5/2021
Causes, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate green for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2021. San Francisco City Hall Lighting Schedule The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject to change when there are special events and the building is lit in honor of those. This Month’s Lighting more...