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SF's Hilton Union Square Reopens After More Than A Year ClosedSF’s Hilton Union Square Reopens After More Than A Year Closed
By - posted 5/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening

The Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel opened Monday morning after more than a year without guests due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a hotel spokesman. Prior to reopening, the hotel displayed a five-day illuminated countdown to the moment the first guests walked through its doors. “It’s an important message for more...

Car Submerged in the Bay at Marina GreenCar Submerged in the Bay at Marina Green
By - posted 5/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Wow

A car had to be rescued out of the Bay at Marina Green over the weekend. Thankfully, no one was injured. Thanks to SF Fire Department and TravelLyfe1 for haring the crazy photos of the car submerged in the water.

Baby Falcon Rescued from BayBaby Falcon Rescued from Bay
By - posted 5/24/2021
Adorable, Bay Area Updates

Thanks to the San Francisco Fire Department and a Good Samaritan, a baby Falcon was rescued over the weekend. On Friday, May 21, Rachel, the 6 week old chick, was found in the Bay and brought to the San Francisco Fire Department for help. Rachel was taken to the Bay Area Raptor more...

California's Great America Reopens May 22California’s Great America Reopens May 22
By - posted 5/22/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, Swimming / Waterparks

May 22, 2021 will finally mark the end of the 508-day-long closure California’s Great America endured due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a year and a half, the amusement park is finally able to welcome guests back and once again showcase the magic we call Great America. With updated rides, new more...

San Francisco General Hospital has 0 Covid PatientsSan Francisco General Hospital has 0 Covid Patients
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Healing, Uplifting

For the first time since the pandemic started, San Francisco General has zero coronavirus patients. Dr. Vivek Jain from San Francisco General took to Twitter to make the uplifting announcement. A truly momentous day at San Francisco General Hospital @ZSFGCare @UCSF @SFGHFoundation: for the first time since March 5, 2020, we have more...

New Emergency Housing Vouchers Will Help 1,000 People in SFNew Emergency Housing Vouchers Will Help 1,000 People in SF
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Housing

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed recently announced that the City will receive 887 new Emergency Housing Vouchers to help prevent and end homelessness as part of the American Rescue Plan. Officials estimate the vouchers will be able to help up to 1,000 people in need of housing. These vouchers are part more...

CA Opens Back Up June 15CA Opens Back Up June 15
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Reopening

 By Dan McMenamin, Bay City News California will reopen on June 15 without any capacity limits or physical distancing requirements for businesses or events (with the limited exceptions for Mega Events), the state’s Health and Human Services secretary said Friday. Mega Events are characterized by large crowds greater than 5,000 (indoors) and more...

Golden Gate National Recreation Area May Increase FeesGolden Gate National Recreation Area May Increase Fees
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which hosted more than 12 million visitors last year, is proposing an increase to fees for some activities to keep up with the costs of managing the park. Amid the pandemic, many areas of the park have seen a dramatic increase in visitation. Revenue from these fees will contribute toward a variety more...

Oakland Museum of California's New GardensOakland Museum of California’s New Gardens
By - posted 5/21/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Reopening

OMCA welcomes the community back to a newly-refreshed campus and transformed garden, providing a safe and welcoming space to reconnect with each other. After over a year of facing a global pandemic, compounded with instances of violence, racism, and civil unrest in our country, OMCA’s outdoor public spaces are available more...

Starting July, San Francisco Bay Ferry Lowers FaresStarting July, San Francisco Bay Ferry Lowers Fares
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Deals, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced its offering discounted fares on all routes starting July 1. New temporary fares for all San Francisco Bay Ferry routes will go into effect on July 1, 2021. These fares are lower for a period of one year to incentivize a return to the ferry more...

SF's Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a WeekSF’s Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a Week
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Fun & Games, Reopening

After more than a year of closure, Emporium SF with the largest collection of games in San Francisco with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, skeeball, air hockey, and more, is finally back open 7 days a week. Thanks to Alt 105.3 for sharing more...

Mountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF's Bernal HeightsMountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF’s Bernal Heights
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow

A mountain lion that apparently walked the streets of the city for at least the last two days and was spotted in a tree Wednesday night has been tranquilized and safely removed from the area. California Fish and Wildlife officers responded to Santa Marina Street near Mission Street and shot the more...

Oakland Museum of CA Reopens June 18 w/ Free WeekendOakland Museum of CA Reopens June 18 w/ Free Weekend
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After 15 months of closure the Oakland Museum of California is finally reopening its doors on June 18.  After more than a year of temporary closure due to the impacts of COVID-19 (plus an aborted attempt to reopen in November with a free weekend that needed to be canceled at the more...

SF Just Relaxed COVID Rules Again (New May 20 Updates)SF Just Relaxed COVID Rules Again (New May 20 Updates)
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Allows More Flexibility For Open Activities    Beginning Thursday, May 20, San Francisco will allow a greater range of activities and remove some operational requirements on open activities as it continues to prepare for full reopening. Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax and Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip today announced that as of today, May 20, more...

Stern Grove Festival is Back for 2021 (June 20 - Aug 29)Stern Grove Festival is Back for 2021 (June 20 – Aug 29)
By - posted 5/20/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Stern Grove Festival announced a packed lineup for their 2021 season highlighted by a July 4th concert with the San Francisco Symphony, Thievery Corporation on July 11, Fitz & The Tantrums on August 15th and the finale “The Big Picnic” with Tower of Power and Too $hort on August 29. All shows more...