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VTA Light Rail Shutting Down at Noon Today
Bay Area Updates, Healing Following news of the mass shooting at the VTA Light Rail Yard in San Jose this morning, VTA announced they are shutting down light rail service beginning at Noon on Wednesday, May 26th “until further notice.” VTA, which serves Santa Clara Valley, will have bus bridges in place to provide limited more...
’90s Cartoon Trivia w/ 15 Prizes
Sponsored, Win Stuff DoTheBay hosts ’90s Cartoon Trivia (Wednesday, May 26th at 7pm) with tons of prizes and all donations go to good causes. PRIZES TO WIN 4 tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood Annie’s Annuals & Perennials $100 Gift Card District Tea $50 Gift Card Celias by the Beach $50 Gift Card Palette Tea House $50 Gift Card Stagecoach Greens more...
Awesome Bay Area Photos of Today’s “Super Blood Moon”
Wow The Super Flower Blood Moon seen in the sky from the Bay Area early Wednesday was a rare astronomical trifecta: a full moon, a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon. Every full moon is has a name based on historical observations. Traditionally, people see more flowers blooming in May, thus more...
Couple Stranded on Bay Area Island By High Tide Rescued
Bay Area Updates, Getting Help Two people who had been taking photographs of Monday’s sunset from an island near the San Leandro Marina had to be rescued after being stranded by the rising tide. Crews from the Alameda County Fire Department responded to the scene with a boat at about 7:30 p.m. and brought the couple more...
Rare Super “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF
Outdoorsy, Wow Thanks to SFGate for sharing the details about May’s super moon on May 26, 2021. This super moon is extra special because it’s the first “Blood Moon” or total lunar eclipse of the moon in more than two years. The last lunar eclipse was January 20, 2019. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the more...
“Fort Mason Flix” Drive-in Movies Ending June 27
Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events, What's Closed / What's Open One of the bright spots during all of the COVID shut downs was the rebirth of the drive-in movie. But as things open up again and venues start booking out, the pop-up drive in movie theaters are beginning to say goodbye” The San Francisco Chronicle reported this morning that Fort Mason more...
“Palace of Fine Arts” Now An Outdoor Concert Hall
Brand New, Get Out: Events, What's Closed / What's Open Bringing COVID-free, outdoor, live piano performances to the San Francisco Bay Area. In an unprecedented effort to bring live performances safely back to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rotunda at The Palace of Fine Arts will transform from a San Francisco landmark, into an outdoor concert hall on May more...
SF’s First Huge Outdoor Craft Fair of 2021 is at Pier 70
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Normally the “Craneway” Craft Fair is inside The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, but this edition will be outdoors on the grounds of the under-construction Pier 70 in Dogpatch in San Francisco. Craneway Craft Fair / Summer Edition June 26-27, 2021 (11a-5p) 555 20th St., Pier 70, San Francisco FREE – RSVP on Facebook Parking onsite, more...
SF’s Hilton Union Square Reopens After More Than A Year Closed
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 Green
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 Bay
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 22
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 Patients
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 SF
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 15
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...
