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SF Will Soon Receive its First 12,000 Vaccine DosesSF Will Soon Receive its First 12,000 Vaccine Doses
By - posted 12/10/2020
COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, Uplifting, Vaccines

As reported by the New York Times, Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine received approval from FDA advisers on Thursday afternoon which cleared the way to authorize its use. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced shortly after that the city will soon receive their first 12,000 vaccine doses which will go to frontline healthcare more...

85% of SF's Downtown Restaurants Likely Closed85% of SF’s Downtown Restaurants Likely Closed
By - posted 12/10/2020
Goodbye, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

SF Gate shared some depressing news that about 85% of the restaurants in San Francisco’s Financial District and SoMa are estimated to be at least temporarily closed. Downtown has been pretty much a ghost town since the beginning of the pandemic with most offices closed down and allowing people to work more...

Tahoe Shuts Down to Visitors on FridayTahoe Shuts Down to Visitors on Friday
By - posted 12/10/2020
COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

If you’re thinking of a winter escape to Tahoe, think again. The California side of the Lake Tahoe region is shutting down to out-of-towners for three weeks starting Friday, December 11 as COVID cases rise, according to SF Chronicle. “Non-essential travel in and out is off-limits.” In March, while the governor’s more...

SF's Cable Cars Are Decked Out for the HolidaysSF’s Cable Cars Are Decked Out for the Holidays
By - posted 12/10/2020
City Insight, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco’s beloved cable cars are dressed up for the holidays. You can snap a photo of the iconic cable cars in their holiday finest every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through the New Year, from 10am – 3pm. The historic landmark cable cars will be parked at Powell & Market, accompanied by more...

More Dazzling Winter Holiday Light DisplaysMore Dazzling Winter Holiday Light Displays
By - posted 12/9/2020
Holiday Lights, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

With the rising Covid-19 cases and current stay-at-home orders, we all could use a little extra holiday cheer to lift our spirits. Thankfully, the lights are still shining. We’ve rounded up even more holiday lighting displays for you to check out. Read our full list of Winter Holiday Lights Around The Bay. 5 More Bay more...

San Francisco's Playgrounds Reopen TodaySan Francisco’s Playgrounds Reopen Today
By - posted 12/9/2020
Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

It was announced on Wednesday that the California has revised the shelter-in-place restrictions in order to allow playgrounds to open. san Francisco says that the city’s guidelines will be updated and playgrounds will be open in San Francisco. Rec and Park’s 179 public playgrounds have signs reminding families of capacity limits more...

Oakland Zoo Helps Rescue 119 Animals from Cruel Roadside ZooOakland Zoo Helps Rescue 119 Animals from Cruel Roadside Zoo
By - posted 12/9/2020
Uplifting

This week, The Humane Society of the United States recognized Darren Minier, Oakland Zoo’s Assistant Director of Animal Care for displaying an exemplary stand against animal cruelty. The Humane Society of the United States on December 7th honored nine law enforcement entities in Virginia with 2019 Humane Law Enforcement Awards. As more...

Is Anyone Enforcing Stay-at-Home Order in Bay Area?Is Anyone Enforcing Stay-at-Home Order in Bay Area?
By - posted 12/9/2020
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Many sheriff’s departments in Southern California have pushed back against their stay-at-home order and have publicly stated they will not be enforcing the order. Thanks to ABC7 for reaching out to each county here in the Bay Area to find out what level of enforcement is currently taking place for the more...

SF's New "Cigarette Ban" Might Not Pass After AllSF’s New “Cigarette Ban” Might Not Pass After All
By - posted 12/9/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that after voting 10-1 last week to approve a “cigarette ban” ordinance aimed and curbing smoking inside apartment buildings, the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday reconsidered the matter and voted 6-5 to instead send the matter back to committee. The goal of the more...

San Francisco COVID Cases & Latest Stats (Updated Daily)San Francisco COVID Cases & Latest Stats (Updated Daily)
By - posted 12/9/2020
COVID-19 Updates, Reopening

Here’s the latest COVID stats provided by the City of San Francisco. Please note that often there is a two or three day lag for statistics. And please note that some sources have some conflicting data. Last checked on 12/9/20. Related: All 18 Free COVID Test Sites in San Francisco – more...

Alaska Airlines 50% Off Flight Deal (Expires Dec. 9 at 11:59pm)Alaska Airlines 50% Off Flight Deal (Expires Dec. 9 at 11:59pm)
By - posted 12/9/2020
Deals, Travel

Hurry, Alaska Airlines is hosting a two-day sale for travel in the new year. Book a flight to, from, or within California, and get a second ticket on the same flight for just the taxes and fees.* It’s time to start thinking about 2021 travel. Fly between California and Alaska Airlines cities more...

SF Gives $5,000 to Outdoor Businesses Forced to CloseSF Gives $5,000 to Outdoor Businesses Forced to Close
By - posted 12/8/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces New Measures to Financially Support Local Small Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic Following the most recent Stay at Home Order, San Francisco will defer Unified License Fees, provide up to $1 million in support for operators of Shared Spaces, and release an additional $3.2 million in zero more...

Most Bay Area Gardens Are Still OpenMost Bay Area Gardens Are Still Open
By - posted 12/8/2020
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

While many museums and attractions have had to shut down again due to the current Stay-At-Home orders, thankfully this time around, most gardens are still open. Get some fresh air and stop smell the flowers (through your facemask, of course). Bay Area Gardens Updated 12/7/20 at 10pm Japanese Tea Garden – SF (Golden Gate Park) more...

Holiday Cult Classic "Unsilent Night" Returns to SFHoliday Cult Classic “Unsilent Night” Returns to SF
By - posted 12/7/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Phil Kline’s outdoor holiday classic Unsilent Night — a participatory electronic soundscape celebrated worldwide every December —will take place responsibly in 20 cities throughout December, including San Francisco and for the first time ever, Berkeley too. Kline’s ethereal soundscape can be played by anyone of any age on boomboxes or amplified phones more...

Shake Shack's New Oakland Spot Opens Dec. 8Shake Shack’s New Oakland Spot Opens Dec. 8
By - posted 12/7/2020
Brand New, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Shake Shake is opening their doors in Uptown Oakland on December 8th for takeout only serving up all the classics plus their Bay Area exclusive, the Golden State Double. The new spot is located at 1954 Telegraph Ave. Oakland right next to 19th St. BART and open from 11am to 7pm. more...