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Clothing Store Hollister Says Bye to San FranciscoClothing Store Hollister Says Bye to San Francisco
By - posted 1/9/2024
Goodbye

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that yet another retailer has closed down in the San Francisco Centre mall, formerly the Westfield San Francisco Centre, located at 865 Market St. Teen brand Hollister, sister company to Abercrombie & Fitch, has closed its only San Francisco store. The store quietly closed shop more...

Bikes Now Allowed on BART's EscalatorsBikes Now Allowed on BART’s Escalators
By - posted 1/9/2024
Bay Area Updates, Green, Transportation

BART is going all in on bikes! Beginning January 1, 2024, bikes are now allowed on most of the escalators throughout the BART system to help make it easier for people to bring their bikes on board the train. This change was approved by the BART Board of Directors at the more...

SF's Only Adidas Store Set to CloseSF’s Only Adidas Store Set to Close
By - posted 1/8/2024
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that yet another retailer is leaving the San Francisco Centre mall, formerly the Westfield San Francisco Centre, located at 865 Market St. Sneakerheads, take note, Adidas is closing its doors in San Francisco. Adidas’ final day will be Saturday, January 13, 2024. Thankfully, if you more...

All of 2024's Free National Parks DaysAll of 2024’s Free National Parks Days
By - posted 1/5/2024
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park, and free admission aboard all of the historic more...

9 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Jan. 5-7) in San Francisco + Bay Area9 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Jan. 5-7) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 1/4/2024
Weekend Events Guide

9 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: January 5-7, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Make a difference and join the 300-Strong “Civic Joy” Tenderloin Trash Pick-Up, celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Japantown, explore Chinatown on a guided tour, and get cultured at Bank of America’s first more...

San Francisco's Cozy Winter Bars with FireplacesSan Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces
By - posted 1/2/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 12/31/23 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...

One of SF’s Few Remaining KFCs Has ClosedOne of SF’s Few Remaining KFCs Has Closed
By - posted 1/1/2024
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Goodbye

One of the last remaining KFCs in San Francisco quietly shut down over the holidays. San Francisco’s KFC located at 200 Duboce Avenue was a combo KFC / Taco Bell location for years. Back in October 2021, the Taco Bell portion of this KFC location shut down. The Taco Bell sign more...

How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2024)How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2024)
By - posted 1/1/2024
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates

Reliable news is hard to find these days with the news changing every hour. The Chronicle and SFGate are great, but The New York Times does an excellent job of coverage should you want a more national perspective. Free 72-Hour Pass to NY Times Online The San Francisco Public Library provides free more...

Filipino Fast Food Chain Jollibee Returning to Downtown SFFilipino Fast Food Chain Jollibee Returning to Downtown SF
By - posted 12/30/2023
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco will once again have a Jollibee, the world famous fast food chain that hails from the Philippines. Its previous downtown SF location, near Moscone Center, closed in 2011. The popular chain filed applications back in 2020 for its new location, and according to the San Francisco Standard, construction more...

Avoid SF Parking Tickets w/ Help from Brand New AppAvoid SF Parking Tickets w/ Help from Brand New App
By - posted 12/30/2023
Brand New, Getting Help, Transportation

Thanks to the San Francisco Standard for sharing the news about a brand new app to help prevent parking tickets. A local San Francisco couple, Pablo Felgueres and MaryLouise Howell, was sick of getting parking tickets for forgetting to move their car for street cleaning. So, over a weekend, they got more...

SFO Has A Brand New Budget Airline Coming Spring 2024SFO Has A Brand New Budget Airline Coming Spring 2024
By - posted 12/30/2023
Brand New, San Francisco, Travel

Thanks to the San Francisco Standard for sharing the news that SFO is getting a new budget airline. Canadian airline Lynx Air is launching nonstop service between San Francisco, Toronto, and Boston starting May 2024. You can fly between SFO and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting at $159 for one-way flights more...

15+ Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Dec. 29-Jan. 1) in San Francisco + Bay Area15+ Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Dec. 29-Jan. 1) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 12/28/2023
New Year's Eve, Weekend Events Guide

15+ Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area New Year’s Eve Weekend: December 29, 2023 – January 1, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024 at San Francisco’s spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks, start the new year off in your swimsuit…on the ice…in the middle more...

This is Muni's New Seating ArrangementThis is Muni’s New Seating Arrangement
By - posted 12/26/2023
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

SFMTA has just shared its new seating arrangement. “At the SFMTA, we’re committed to improving service every way we can, and your input is critical to doing it. Our LRV4 Muni fleet is newer and easier to clean and maintain. These state-of-the-art vehicles are helping us make dramatic improvements in Muni more...

SF's 25-Foot Tall Life-Size Victorian Gingerbread House Is Bigger Than EverSF’s 25-Foot Tall Life-Size Victorian Gingerbread House Is Bigger Than Ever
By - posted 12/26/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Christmas, Holidays, San Francisco, Wow

For more than a century, Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with holiday festivities and exuberant ambiance. This season, Fairmont’s elves were back at it once again working overtime to create a dazzling, unparalleled winter display. On display from Thanksgiving through the New Year, the hotel transforms into one of the more...

12 Fun Things to Do Christmas Weekend (December 22-25) in San Francisco + Bay Area12 Fun Things to Do Christmas Weekend (December 22-25) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 12/24/2023
Christmas, Weekend Events Guide

12 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: December 22-25, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Visit the whimsical walk-thru Christmas in the Park, stroll the garden and enjoy free admission at the San Francisco Botanical Garden on Christmas day, and much more! See our full weekend events calendar (updated daily!) more...