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SF School District Aims to Spend $2.9 Million for Air PurifiersSF School District Aims to Spend $2.9 Million for Air Purifiers
By - posted 8/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fire Updates, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco Unified School District officials are looking into spending $2.9 million on portable air purifiers to combat poor air quality from wildfires, district officials said on Monday. Most classrooms rely open windows to prevent the spread of COVID-19 — a main concern as in-person learning resumed just last week — more...

A Brand New El Farolito is Coming to SF's North BeachA Brand New El Farolito is Coming to SF’s North Beach
By - posted 8/23/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that San Francisco’s famous El Farolito is expanding their burrito turf into North Beach. El Farolito is one of the most popular burrito spots in the Bay Area and was even named “The Most Life-Changing Burrito in America” by Esquire in 2013. The more...

List of Bay Area Events & Venues Re-Closing Due to COVID DeltaList of Bay Area Events & Venues Re-Closing Due to COVID Delta
By - posted 8/22/2021
City Insight, COVID-19 Updates, Indoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

That was fun while it lasted! For a few weeks at least, things were really looking up. While most everything is wide open and many venues are still opening back up, now with SF’s test positivity at a 15-month high, COVID-related hospitalizations matching  summer 2020, Delta on the rise and a more...

SF's Free Outdoor Movies are Back Starting August 27SF’s Free Outdoor Movies are Back Starting August 27
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Free Movie Screenings, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Sundown Cinema is back, and just in time for San Francisco summer. Enjoy food, drinks, and film selections that celebrate the unique character and beauty of our city’s parks and neighborhoods. From now through October, Sundown Cinema is bringing five iconic films to five parks across SF, beginning with Sister Act more...

Oakland Launches "Paint The Town" Street Mural ProgramOakland Launches “Paint The Town” Street Mural Program
By - posted 8/20/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Murals, Oakland

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Oakland has formally launched its street mural program Paint the Town, which allows residents to paint murals on city streets, city officials said Tuesday. The aim of the program is to bring people together, promote racial justice and beautify the city. Oakland’s Department of Transportation is more...

SF's Cliff House to Reopen as a New Restaurant in 2022SF’s Cliff House to Reopen as a New Restaurant in 2022
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Reopening

The National Park Service is looking for a new tenant to open up a restaurant at the iconic Cliff House, which will tentatively open in late 2022. In a News Release, the National Park Service noted: In an effort to find a new food and beverage provider for the Lands End Restaurant more...

BART & Muni's Mask Rule Extended to 2022BART & Muni’s Mask Rule Extended to 2022
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Transportation

By Jonathan Streeter, SFMTA Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Muni customers have consistently demonstrated a strong willingness to comply with health safety mandates, in particular with wearing masks. As a reminder, the Federal requirement to wear a mask while riding, boarding and waiting for Muni vehicles remains in place, and has been more...

New I-680 South Toll Lane Starts Friday, Aug. 20New I-680 South Toll Lane Starts Friday, Aug. 20
By - posted 8/20/2021
Brand New, East Bay, Transportation

Tolling operations began Friday morning for a new 11-mile express lane on southbound Interstate Highway 680 from Martinez to Walnut Creek. The express lane starting at Marina Vista Boulevard in Martinez will charge tolls from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and connects with a previously existing 11-mile express lane more...

UPDATED: Every Bay Area Bar & Restaurant Requiring Proof of VaccineUPDATED: Every Bay Area Bar & Restaurant Requiring Proof of Vaccine
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bars, Bay Area Updates, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Vaccines

After the 300-member SF Bar Owners Alliance officially stated its position that a vaccine card (or negative COVID test within 72 hours) should be required for any patron wishing to dine inside on of their member establishments, many bars in San Francisco have confirmed they will be The recommendations apply only more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Cancels 2021 Golden Gate Park FestivalHardly Strictly Bluegrass Cancels 2021 Golden Gate Park Festival
By - posted 8/19/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

We probably all thought this news was coming, but Thursday morning Hardly Strictly Bluegrass made it official:  For the second year in a row organizers are canceling the in-person festival at Golden Gate Park for 2021 that was originally scheduled for October 1-3. But it’s not all bad news. HSB will more...

SF Vandalism Suspect Accused of Targeting Chinese-Owned Businesses Facing 33 ChargesSF Vandalism Suspect Accused of Targeting Chinese-Owned Businesses Facing 33 Charges
By - posted 8/19/2021
Jerk Alert, Stop Asian Hate

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin on Monday said his office has filed 33 charges — including hate crime allegations — against a man accused of vandalizing and burglarizing Chinese-owned businesses throughout the city. According to prosecutors, between April and August, Derik Barreto, 36, shattered the windows of at least 20 more...

Oakland A's Star Wars Drone Light Show, August 27Oakland A’s Star Wars Drone Light Show, August 27
By - posted 8/19/2021
Oakland, Wow

After the Oakland A’s take on the New York Yankees, fans will be invited to sit on the outfield grass to enjoy the dazzling sky high Star Wars Light Show on August 27, 2021. See an MLB first. Sit on the field and take in a dazzling light show as 200 more...

SF's Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival Returns September 11-12SF’s Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival Returns September 11-12
By - posted 8/19/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening

Plagued by the pandemic, xenophobia, and crime, Chinatown has had one rough year. Nonetheless, tourists are starting to return and things are beginning to return to normal. To enliven their spirit, the community can look forward to its traditional annual Autumn Moon Festival. Once again, the streets of historic Chinatown will more...

Caltrain Fares Are 50% Off for SeptemberCaltrain Fares Are 50% Off for September
By - posted 8/19/2021
Deals, Transportation

All Aboard Caltrain… Beginning on Monday, Aug. 30, Caltrain will increase their service to the highest level it has ever been. Plus, to welcome you back Caltrain is offering 50% off all fares from September 1-30, 2021. Save 50% Off All Caltrain Fares 50% Off All Caltrain Fares* September Monthly Pass (available for more...

BART Offers 50% Off All Clipper Fares in SeptemberBART Offers 50% Off All Clipper Fares in September
By - posted 8/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Deals, Transportation

BART will offer a special promotion of 50% off all fares on Clipper for the entire month of September 2021. The discount will apply to all fares on Clipper and will be stackable with other Clipper discounts. That means 50% off will be given on top of already discounted Clipper cards more...