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SF’s “F” Market Street Car is Back in May
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Just announced, San Francisco’s “F-Market & Wharves” historic street car line returns in May. But the F may only run its full route for a couple of months. It will run from the Castro to Fisherman’s Wharf until September, when “Better Market Street” construction begins which might disrupt service around Powell more...
SF’s New Tip Line to Report Hate Crimes
Bay Area Updates, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco, Stop Asian Hate Amid a rise of reported attacks against Asians, San Francisco Chinese community leaders on Friday announced a new hotline that will make it easier for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers to report hate crimes. The hotline is (415) 558-5588. The new hotline was possible thanks efforts by the nonprofit organization Asian Pacific Islander more...
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks on April 22
Outdoorsy Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids. The Lyrids are usually active every year from April 16 to 25. In 2021, the Lyrid meteor shower will peak predawn on Thursday, April 22. Head out after 10:30 pm on April 21 to try your best to more...
2021’s First “Supermoon” is a Pink Moon (April 26)
Outdoorsy The first “supermoon” of 2021 will be on Monday, April 26, and it’s also a pink moon. In San Francisco, moonrise is set for 7:44p and moonset is 6:50am. This is typically the best time for photos since the moon will be close to the horizon so you can take photos more...
Rare Golden Pheasant Up for Adoption After Being Found Injured
Adorable, Getting Help The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA staff is looking to put a golden pheasant up for adoption after it was found as a stray in San Mateo. The PHS/SPCA rescue staff brought the adult male bird to its shelter after a good Samaritan reported that a bird in her front yard more...
Your 420 Activity Guide: Follow the Bay Area Signs
Partner, Things to Do April 20th is quickly approaching, and every cannabis connoisseur on the planet knows what that means: it’s our universal sign to observe 420! This article brought to you by Eaze Celebrate the 50th anniversary of 420 with exclusive deals in the lead up to 4/20 There are several origin stories surrounding how 420 came more...
Meet Oakland’s Zoo Newest Residents
Adorable, Bay Area Favorites, Brand New Oakland Zoo just welcomed its two newest residents, Tony and Claire, two Shetland lambs about 2 weeks old. They’re settling into their new home in the Children’s Zoo, where they’ll be quarantining for a few weeks and acclimating to their new home. You can meet them soon in the Petting Yard, but more...
Oakland Zoo Helps Save Man’s Life
Getting Help, Uplifting Thanks NBC Bay Area for sharing the news about Oakland Zoo’s lifesaving efforts. Thanks to Oakland Zoo’s quick action to an unusual email, an elderly man’s life was saved. Dr. Colin Feeney’s, Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Alameda Health System Highland Hospital, was in urgent need of ivermectin, a more...
This is SF’s Newest Mural at Clarion Alley
Artsy Fartsy, Murals, Wow Thanks to indybay.org for letting us know about Clarion Alley’s brand new mural dedicated to Climate Change. Come celebrate Earth Day and the unveiling of Extinction Rebellion San Francisco Bay Area’s new mural, “The world is on fire,” with music performances, art activities, storytelling and some surprises. The mural is larger than more...
SF’s “Hippie Hill” All Fenced Off for 4/20
Celebrations, Festival Updates, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco has put up fencing all around Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park to try to discourage crowds from gathering on 4/20. The city officially canceled the annual Golden Gate Park celebration for the second year in a row due to the state and local restrictions on large gatherings. What’s Closed more...
San Francisco to Reopen Libraries After 1+ Year Closed
Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London N. Breed and City Librarian Michael Lambert have set up a press conference for Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10am to announce the timeline and plan for reopening San Francisco’s public libraries. UPDATE: San Francisco’s Main Library will reopen its first floor on May 3, 2021 with other branches more...
SFMOMA Announces Four Free Days for 2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open SFMOMA has announced free access to the museum for four days in 2021. Join them at an upcoming Free Day for our entire community or spread the love of art with the young people in your life at Free Family Day. Read full details. Tickets are free and reserving online is more...
San Mateo County to Offer Free College For 500 Students
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Community, Freebies By Astrid Casimire, Bay City News Foundation San Mateo County officials planned to announce on Monday, April 19, 2021 a program to send 500 students to college for free. The free college education is funded by a $2 million grant from the County. David Canepa, president of the San Mateo County Board more...
SF’s Brand New $3 Million Fund for Music Venues
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, City Insight, COVID-19 Updates, Getting Help, Support the Bay The Music and Entertainment Venue Recovery Fund will offer grants of at least $10,000 to every eligible entertainment venue in San Francisco, which have been struggling to remain in business as a result of COVID-19 Mayor London N. Breed today announced the City’s Music and Entertainment Venue Recovery Fund will begin more...
Hundreds Protest Anti-Asian Violence Along SF’s Great Highway
Causes, Community Hundreds joined the March for AAPI Solidarity + Safety along San Francisco’s Great Highway early Sunday afternoon. Organized by San Francisco Supervisor Gordon Mar and a coalition of labor, faith and community organizations, the peaceful protest started at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at the parking lot near the intersection of Great Highway more...
