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Caltrain Ridership Soars; Increases Service to Highest Levels EverCaltrain Ridership Soars; Increases Service to Highest Levels Ever
By - posted 8/14/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Beginning on Monday, Aug. 30, Caltrain will increase their service to the highest level it has ever been. In addition to running 104 trains per weekday, including hourly all-stop trains and baby bullet express trains, Caltrain will discount all non-go pass fares by 50% during September. During peak commuting hours from 6 more...

Big Rally to Keep the Great Highway Car-Free Planned for Sunday, Aug. 15Big Rally to Keep the Great Highway Car-Free Planned for Sunday, Aug. 15
By - posted 8/14/2021
Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco

By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation Residents, community groups and policymakers will be taking part in a rally to keep the Great Highway car-free on Sunday. On August 5, Mayor London Breed and other city officials announced that the Great Highway will partially reopen car use, and the pedestrian and bicycle-only more...

SF's Bus Arrival Predictions Getting a Big Upgrade in 2022SF’s Bus Arrival Predictions Getting a Big Upgrade in 2022
By - posted 8/14/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

By Mariana Maguire, SFMTA When the SFMTA first partnered with NextBus more than twenty years ago to create NextMuni, the real-time transit vehicle arrival predictions system was state-of-the-art and revolutionary for its time. As technology has advanced and our transit system has grown, we are moving to a new system that more...

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Recommended for ImmunocompromisedCOVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Recommended for Immunocompromised
By - posted 8/14/2021
Brand New, Vaccines

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s advisory panel unanimously voted Friday to support COVID-19 vaccine boosters for immunocompromised people. The guidance, which CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is expected to formally support on Friday, applies to people who have received the two-dose series of more...

A Pop-Up Museum is Coming to SF's Cliff HouseA Pop-Up Museum is Coming to SF’s Cliff House
By - posted 8/14/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco

Sadly, San Francisco’s famous 157-year old Cliff House sadly closed its doors on December 31, 2020. Thankfully, the historic memorabilia has been preserved and will be on display in the Cliff House once again in a new pop-up museum.  Thanks to KQED for sharing the news that the collection will be more...

Oakland Honors Rapper Shock G w/ Huge Celebration on August 21Oakland Honors Rapper Shock G w/ Huge Celebration on August 21
By - posted 8/13/2021
Bay Area Updates, Celebrations, Oakland

The Oakland City Council has declared August 25 Digital Underground Day in the City of Oakland in honor of the late Gregory ‘Shock G’ Jacobs who passed away suddenly on April 22, 2021. August 25th is also Shock G’s birthday. Digital Underground Celebration is August 21 A few days before “Digital Underground Day,” the digital underground family and friends, more...

SF's Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission (Aug 14)SF’s Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission (Aug 14)
By - posted 8/12/2021
Celebrations, Only in San Francisco

No matter where you are in the Mission, you’ll probably be able to catch a glimpse of over San Francisco’s most decked out lowriders cruising after the King of the Streets car show at the Cow Palace. The numbers can vary, but typically there are over 100 cars participating in more...

SF Requires Vaccine Proof for Indoor Businesses Starting Aug 20SF Requires Vaccine Proof for Indoor Businesses Starting Aug 20
By - posted 8/12/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines

People entering a wide range of indoor businesses in San Francisco will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entering starting on Aug. 20, Mayor London Breed announced Thursday. Under the new citywide health order, patrons and employees at indoor bars, restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, entertainment venues, and gyms will have more...

Bay Area County Gives $100 For Every Vaccine ReferralBay Area County Gives $100 For Every Vaccine Referral
By - posted 8/11/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation Contra Costa Health Services launched a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program Wednesday in which residents and organizations can receive $100 for every person they convince to get fully vaccinated. The county launched the Helping Hands Referral Program in an effort to encourage more residents to get more...

Historic 1930s Big Sur Cliffside Resort Burns in FireHistoric 1930s Big Sur Cliffside Resort Burns in Fire
By - posted 8/11/2021
Fire Updates

By Megan Munce, Bay City News Foundation Parts of the historic Lucia Lodge in Big Sur burned down late Tuesday night in a fire, the cause of which is still under investigation. Big Sur Fire crews responded at about 11:30 p.m. to the lodge along state Highway 1 and found that flames more...

SF's Belgian Cafe Frjtz Closes After 20 YearsSF’s Belgian Cafe Frjtz Closes After 20 Years
By - posted 8/11/2021
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SF Gate and Eater for sharing the news that Belgian cafe Frjtz, known for their tasty Belgian fries, plus burgers and crepes, has sadly shut its doors for good in the City. In 2019, the cafe shifted to delivery-only model, located at 60 Morris St. However, as of July more...

Someone Keeps Feeding Coyotes in SFSomeone Keeps Feeding Coyotes in SF
By - posted 8/11/2021
Bay Area Updates, Jerk Alert, Outdoorsy

San Francisco Animal Care and Control on Wednesday reminded residents to avoid feeding coyotes after a woman was recently captured on camera feeding the animals at Bernal Heights Park. Animal Care & Control has received reports of feeding in multiple areas and is now in need of immediate help identifying more...

Sports Basement Stonestown Grand Opening Party (Aug 21)Sports Basement Stonestown Grand Opening Party (Aug 21)
By - posted 8/11/2021
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, Outdoorsy

Sports Basement celebrates their 11th Store Grand Opening from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Join us at Sports Basement Stonestown for: Incredible deals for Basementeers Raffles and giveaways throughout the day Vendors and sneak peeks Food and beer – Enjoy some beer from Sierra Nevada, on us and donate back more...

The Biggest Meteor Shower of 2021The Biggest Meteor Shower of 2021
By - posted 8/11/2021
Get Out: Events, Wow

Get out in the open, away from city lights to see the annual Perseids Meteor Shower, the most beloved meteor shower of the year for the Northern Hemisphere. The annual Perseids meteor shower is the glittery result of Earth passing through debris left behind by a comet, so typically you should more...

Headliner Stevie Nicks Drops Out of BottleRock 2021Headliner Stevie Nicks Drops Out of BottleRock 2021
By - posted 8/11/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Legendary singer Stevie Nicks announced yesterday that she was dropping out of her headlining Friday night slot at Napa’s BottleRock festival that was scheduled for September 3rd due to COVID concerns. The Fleetwood Mac star said that while she is vaccinated she wants to be “extremely cautious” and is cancelling all more...