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Clipper Card is Going Mobile (Finally)
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Travel Bartable just announced on Twitter this morning that Clipper is going mobile. A new Clipper app will be released on Apple Pay and Google Pay in the spring. No further details have been released yet, so we’re not entirely sure what the app will be capable of. Will you load your more...
Oakland’s Secret Heart-Shaped Labyrinth Hidden in the Hills
Outdoorsy Did you know about the secret labyrinths hidden in the Berkeley Hills? In addition to an extinct volcano, Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, also has several manmade rock labyrinths nestled in the foothills, near the former rock quarry. The most frequented labyrinth in the park is the Mazzariello Labyrinth, which was created by more...
California’s Wild Horses Can Be Yours for $1
Adorable, Deals, Outdoorsy Did you know that California has wild horses? There’s a very large population of wild horses located in the Modoc National Forest, and because of an overpopulation, they need new homes. Recently, several hundred Devil’s Garden wild horses were rounded up for adoption. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the unique opportunity to take more...
SF Opens Its Newest Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Site in the Bayview
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines The City of San Francisco just announced today the launch of a third high-volume vaccination site in San Francisco. The site, which opened Monday at the SF Market in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood at 901 Rankin Street, advances San Francisco’s efforts to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as more...
SFMTA Says 97% of People Wear Masks on Muni
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Travel Thanks SFMTA for sharing the latest survey results that Muni customers are doing great at wearing masks. SFMTA is also handing out thousands of masks every week to those without one. Thanks SFMTA for helping to keep everyone safe, and thanks to riders for doing their part. The spread of COVID-19 more...
SF Dental School Now Accepting Appointments for New Patients
Sponsored If you’ve been putting off dental care during the pandemic, now is the time to get your teeth looked at. The University of the Pacific’s Dugoni School of Dentistry at 155 5th Street in SoMa is open to the public, offering emergency dental services and on-going, routine oral healthcare for more...
SF’s Asian Art Museum Will Return Disputed Relics to Thailand
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates Thanks to Mercury News for sharing the news that San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum will return two religious relics back to Thailand that were allegedly stolen. According to Business Insider, in 2016, when the consul general of the Royal Thai Consulate-General visited the Asian Art Museum he spotted the two Thai more...
SF’s Historic Movie Theater Closes Its Doors Permanently
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KQED for sharing the unfortunate news that West Portal’s historic theater has closed permanently. San Francisco’s CinéArts at Empire has permanently shut its doors due to the ongoing pandemic. Cinemark noted to KQED that the end of its lease was up, and they were choosing not to renew. The theater originally more...
Bike Across the Bay Bridge from Oakland to SF?
Bay Area Updates, Causes, Travel Thanks to Streetsblog SF for sharing the news about the current petition for a quick-build bike lane across the Bay Bridge. Bicyclists are pushing to create a bike-friendly path to connect Oakland and San Francisco. Currently, you can bike from Oakland to Yerba Buena Island, but there’s no way to cycle more...
Massive Fallen Tree Takes Out SF Restaurant’s Outdoor Dining Parklet
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Outdoor Dining, Storm Watch Yikes… a massive tree fell down on Monday morning right into a San Francisco parklet set up for outdoor dining. Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the story and Hoodline for uncovering more details about the fallen tree. The windy weather brought down a huge tree at the corner of Hayes and Gough more...
SF’s Adorable “Cupid’s Span” Marriage Proposal
Adorable, Celebrations, Valentine's Day Thanks to ABC7 for capturing the sweet Valentine’s Day marriage proposal under San Francisco’s gigantic Cupid Span sculpture. Edgar Lopez proposed to his girlfriend of 14 years Adriana Sanchez in front of giant lit up letters reading “Marry Me.” What an adorable San Francisco proposal set on the Embarcadero. Congratulations to the more...
SF’s Vaccine Supplies Run Out. Mass Sites Shut for Week
COVID-19 Updates, Goodbye, Vaccines, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco announced on Sunday it was pauses high volume vaccination site operations due to lack of supply. The city stated that no existing appointments were canceled and that new spots will only be released for booking once the vaccine supply is confirmed. San Francisco’s High Volume Vaccine Sites Status As of more...
Oakland’s Historic Parkway Theater May Become Huge “Cannabis Lounge”
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Biz Journal for sharing the news that Oakland’s historic Parkway Theater might be become an entertainment center that’s not only a theater, but also a restaurant and cannabis lounge. Oakland’s City Planning Commission will have a hearing next week to determine approval of the high-density assembly use permit for more...
Uniqlo is Closing Its Flagship Union Square Store
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Sadly, Uniqlo is saying goodbye to its West Coast Flagship store which opened in 2012. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news that Uniqlo’s 3-story shop, with over 29,000 sqft, located in Union Square is closing its doors for good. Uniqlo has listed on its website that its final day is March more...
Top COVID-Safe Restaurants in SF (Based on Diner Feedback)
COVID-19 Updates, Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Diffbot reached out to us to share the results of their latest data analysis that examined San Francisco restaurants and how well they are handling Covid precautions. Here’s the top 10 most Covid-safe restaurants based on parsing 2000+ reviews that mention their opinions on the restaurant’s COVID stance. The Patio Wine Lounge more...
