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Monterey Bay Aquarium Plans May 2021 ReopeningMonterey Bay Aquarium Plans May 2021 Reopening
By - posted 3/11/2021
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, Travel, What's Closed / What's Open

Having been closed for more than a year, the Monterey Bay Aquarium on March 11 finally announced an update on their reopening plans, with the goal of being open to the public by May 2021. “We’re very encouraged by the news from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), which has more...

SF's "Walt Disney Family Museum" Reopens (Sort of) on March 19SF’s “Walt Disney Family Museum” Reopens (Sort of) on March 19
By - posted 3/11/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The Walt Disney Family Museum in The Presidio today announced the opening of the new special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, on Thursday, March 18 for museum members and to the general public the following day, on Friday, March 19, 2021. Please note this is part of a more...

SF's "Church of 8 Wheels" Indoor Roller Disco ReopensSF’s “Church of 8 Wheels” Indoor Roller Disco Reopens
By - posted 3/11/2021
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

SF’s legendary indoor skating rink, located in an old church, is back open. Come join D. Miles, San Francisco’s Godfather of Skate at the Church of 8 Wheels and roll all masked up to the old school funk and roller disco. It’s lights  camera, action as you roll into the legendary more...

Planned Parenthood's New $22 Million Flagship Opens in SFPlanned Parenthood’s New $22 Million Flagship Opens in SF
By - posted 3/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Thanks Broke-Ass Stuart for sharing the news that Planned Parenthood has just opened their brand new flagship health center in downtown San Francisco. Planned Parenthood Northern California’s brand new, state-of-the-art $22MM flagship health center, located at 1522 Bush Street, was funded entirely by more than 800 individual donations. It offers access to more...

Alameda County Now In Red TierAlameda County Now In Red Tier
By - posted 3/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the Temescal Telegraph Business Improvement District for giving us the full details that the State of California announced yesterday that Alameda County has met the metrics for the Red Tier for two weeks, and effective today, Wednesday, March 10, activities and businesses permitted in the Red Tier per the State’s Blueprint for more...

SF's Maven in Lower Haight ClosingSF’s Maven in Lower Haight Closing
By - posted 3/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks lowerhaightsf for sharing the unfortunate news that after 10 years in the neighborhood, Maven is closing its doors at the end of the month. Their last service will be Monday, March 29, 2021. Until then, Maven will cook delicious food and spin inspired cocktails with the same passion as when more...

SF Plans New "Crisis Team" Ambulances for Summer 2021SF Plans New “Crisis Team” Ambulances for Summer 2021
By - posted 3/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Getting Help, Police Reform

San Francisco has a new type of ambulance; it’s specifically for the Street Crisis Response Teams, which launched in November 30, 2020. And thanks to Jacob Ward with NBC News, now you can get an inside look at the team in action. There’s currently two teams that respond to 911 calls more...

Ocean Beach Fire Pits Are BackOcean Beach Fire Pits Are Back
By - posted 3/9/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Ocean Beach’s fire rings are back. They’ve just been reinstalled following changes to public health guidelines. Fires are only allowed between 6am-9:30pm in the 16 provided fire rings between Stairwells 15 and 20. The rings are available to visitors for free on a first-come, first-served basis. PS: This is an old photo more...

Firefighters Rescue Puppy Off Cliff at Fort FunstonFirefighters Rescue Puppy Off Cliff at Fort Funston
By - posted 3/9/2021
Getting Help, Wow

Thanks to SF Fire Department for rescuing an overly excited Labrador puppy who got away from its owner on March 5, 2021. Scarily, the doggie tumbled over the cliff at Fort Funston. Thankfully, the fire department was able to come to the rescue after heeding the 911 call. The firefighter repelled more...

Man & 2 Dogs Rescued After 80ft Cliff Fall at Ft. FunstonMan & 2 Dogs Rescued After 80ft Cliff Fall at Ft. Funston
By - posted 3/9/2021
Getting Help, Wow

Thank you to the San Francisco Fire Department and California Highway Patrol for helping rescue a man and his two dogs who fell off a cliff at Fort Funston on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. A helicopter was sent to the scene after the male and the two dogs fell approximately 80 feet more...

Palace of Fine Arts Swan 'Blanche' Returns HomePalace of Fine Arts Swan ‘Blanche’ Returns Home
By - posted 3/9/2021
Adorable, Bay Area Updates, Uplifting

Some good news… Blanche, the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts swan, is heading home. Thanks to San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for sharing the uplifting news and showing the cute video of her waddling back home after a clean bill of health. Unfortunately, Blanche and her partner Blue Boy were both more...

Goodwill Closing 8 Bay Area StoresGoodwill Closing 8 Bay Area Stores
By - posted 3/9/2021
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

Sadly, KTVU just shared the news that Goodwill is closing 8 stores around the Bay, and laying off 61 employees due to the ongoing pandemic. Throughout most of the pandemic, the nonprofit second hand stores have been closed. Employees that have been let go received a severance package of week of more...

Alcatraz Reopens Cellblock Tours After Nearly a YearAlcatraz Reopens Cellblock Tours After Nearly a Year
By - posted 3/9/2021
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Just announced, Alcatraz is fully reopening on March 15, 2021. Thanks to Marin Independent Journal for sharing that Alcatraz is reopening for the first time for indoor cellblock tours since March 14, 2020. Alcatraz reopened for outdoor tours only in August, but closed again on December 6 when cases surged. The more...

Contra Costa County Nearing Red TierContra Costa County Nearing Red Tier
By - posted 3/9/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening

Thanks KRON4 for sharing the news that Contra Costa County is nearing close to moving into the Red Tier. With the new tier, indoor dining would be allowed at 25% capacity. Contra Costa County would join 5 other Bay Area counties currently in the Red Tier. The county is averaging just more...

CA's New Volunteering Vaccination ProgramCA’s New Volunteering Vaccination Program
By - posted 3/9/2021
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Getting Help, Vaccines

Roll up your sleeves… California just a launched a brand new program to help vaccinate California. California residents can sign up for MyTurnVolunteer to help speed up COVID-19 vaccinations and save lives. In exchange for your time, after volunteering for four hours or more, you’ll be eligible for a vaccine at more...