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Two Oakland Teens Mobilized 15k Peaceful Protesters for George FloydTwo Oakland Teens Mobilized 15k Peaceful Protesters for George Floyd
By - posted 6/3/2020
Causes

Thanks to ABC7 for showing us how two Oakland teens mobilized 15,000 people for a protest in honor of George Floyd. Akil Riley and Xavier Brown, both 19-year-old, are childhood friends who came together to create a movement. They mobilized 15,000 people in the streets of Oakland on Monday in a more...

San Francisco's 8pm Curfew Will be Lifted ThursdaySan Francisco’s 8pm Curfew Will be Lifted Thursday
By - posted 6/3/2020
Bay Area Updates

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Wednesday afternoon that the curfew would be ending effective June 4th at 5am. Read the full statement. Starting tomorrow morning at 5am we will be lifting the curfew in San Francisco. The protests we have seen in this city and across the country are more...

Large Protest Planned for The Mission at 4pmLarge Protest Planned for The Mission at 4pm
By - posted 6/3/2020
Causes

A large protest is scheduled for Wednesday at 4pm starting at Mission High School and marching to the Mission Police Department in San Francisco. San Francisco Solidarity March June 3rd at 4pm From Mission High to Mission Police Department 6′ apart — bring masks Learn More: Instagram | Indybay.org Why is Funcheap posting about this? Funcheap more...

Reddit's "Free Face Mask Lady" is Back in SFReddit’s “Free Face Mask Lady” is Back in SF
By - posted 6/3/2020
Freebies, Uplifting

Thanks to cacraftymom on Reddit for letting us know that the “Free Face Mask Lady” is back in SF. The Free Face Mask Makin’ Lady started her project in the Inland Empire and she is offering it up to everyone in SF. So far she has sewed and given out almost more...

"George Floyd" Solidarity Mass Bike Rally in San Francisco“George Floyd” Solidarity Mass Bike Rally in San Francisco
By - posted 6/2/2020
Causes

If you’d like to protest to end police violence, here’s how to do it two wheels at a time. At this event inspired by Critical Mass, people are encouraged to ride their bikes, scooters or unicycles to ride downtown in a non-violent, socially distant protest in honor of George Floyd. Read more more...

A List of 133 Black-Owned Businesses in SF & OaklandA List of 133 Black-Owned Businesses in SF & Oakland
By - posted 6/2/2020
Causes, Community

Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know about this comprehensive (and growing) list of black-owned restaurants and pop-ups in the Bay Area put together by Soleil Ho, restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. “If we want to live in a diverse and equitable society, we need to make efforts make more...

7 SF Restaurants Donating Proceeds to Fight Racial Inequality7 SF Restaurants Donating Proceeds to Fight Racial Inequality
By - posted 6/2/2020
Causes

Thanks to SF Eater for putting together a great list of seven San Francisco restaurants that are dedicating funds to civil justice and police reform efforts. Here are a few highlights: Flour + Water Pizzeria (Mission) is donating a portion of their proceeds on June 4th to Alive & Free, an SF-based more...

"Free Donut Day" This Friday at Dunkin'“Free Donut Day” This Friday at Dunkin’
By - posted 6/2/2020
Eat & Drink, Freebies

This year for National Donut Day, Dunkin’ is bringing joy to America, one free donut at a time. On National Donut Day Dunkin’ is offering guests a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage. Classic donut favorites include Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate, Jelly-Filled, and more. Dunkin’s more...

Join SF's Massive "Cheer" for 2020 Graduating Seniors at 8pmJoin SF’s Massive “Cheer” for 2020 Graduating Seniors at 8pm
By - posted 6/1/2020
Celebrations

Thank you SF Gate for letting us know that we can all join in a mass cheer for graduating seniors on Tuesday in San Francisco. Yell! Clap! Honk! Blast! Holler! Drum! Join the 2020 Grad Cheer for San Francisco Graduates! A Citywide Cheer to celebrate the Class of 2020, organized by more...

Face Mask Vending Machines Coming to BARTFace Mask Vending Machines Coming to BART
By - posted 6/1/2020
Bay Area Updates

Thanks to KCBS and ALT 103.5 for letting us know that face mask vending machines are coming soon to a BART station near you. In an interview with BART General Manager Bob Powers told KCBS Radio that  “If you’re in the BART system, it’s a given that you have to have more...

Downtown Oakland Community Cleanup on June 1stDowntown Oakland Community Cleanup on June 1st
By - posted 6/1/2020
Healing

A community clean-up is taking place in Downtown Oakland today (June 1st) from 10am to 2pm to help small businesses recover. If you want to attend, wear a mask, socially distance and bring garbage bags, work gloves and brooms if you can. The Oakland Downtown Association Ambassadors will help guide & more...

"Take a Knee" Protest at SF City Hall Monday to Honor George Floyd“Take a Knee” Protest at SF City Hall Monday to Honor George Floyd
By - posted 6/1/2020
Bay Area Updates

A kneeling protest is planned at San Francisco City Hall on Monday at 11am in honor of George Floyd. For more details and updates visit Facebook. Live Footage from Reuters From San Francisco City Hall Why is Funcheap posting about this? Funcheap wants everyone to be safe so we are simply reporting more...

Point Isabel Reopens June 1, But Dog Leashes RequiredPoint Isabel Reopens June 1, But Dog Leashes Required
By - posted 6/1/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

The East Bay Regional Park District is set to reopen Point Isabel Regional Shoreline on Monday, June 1, 2020, with special restrictions to keep dogs on leash. Point Isabel was closed on Thursday, April 2, 2020, due to updated local health agency “shelter in place” orders requiring the closure of more...

What's Opening Monday in San Francisco - June 1stWhat’s Opening Monday in San Francisco – June 1st
By - posted 6/1/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

According to the timeline issued by the Mayor on May 28th, a few new business types are allowed to open today, June 1st.  Starting today, child care (ages 0-5) is allowed, plus botanical gardens, outdoor museums and historical sites, plus outdoor curbside retail for services with minimal contact (like shoe repair, more...

How to Donate to Help Oakland Small Businesses RecoverHow to Donate to Help Oakland Small Businesses Recover
By - posted 6/1/2020
Healing

After the protests and looting this weekend, there are many small businesses that have been destroyed and need help. Here are some options if you’re in a financial position to donate. How to Donate to Help Small Business Recover Help Oakland POC Owned Small Biz Get Cleaned Up Oakland Black Business Damage Fund Please note more...