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Pacifica's Pier Damaged by King Tides, Closes ImmediatelyPacifica’s Pier Damaged by King Tides, Closes Immediately
By - posted 1/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Everything South City for letting us know that effective immediately Pacifica’s pier is now closed. The city of Pacifica recently released the following press release: Recently, the Northern California Coast experienced King Tides and large swells which affected Pacifica’s coastline. A combination of the high tides and large waves have more...

SF Adds Permanent Water Taps for Homeless PopulationSF Adds Permanent Water Taps for Homeless Population
By - posted 1/16/2021
Brand New, City Insight, Community, Getting Help

Thanks to San Francisco Public Press for sharing the news that San Francisco is expanding the access to clean drinking water for some of our most vulnerable citizens. Earlier in the pandemic, SF put in temporary water taps in three neighborhoods to help our homeless population have access to fresh water. more...

East Bay City Says "Nope" to Chick-Fil-AEast Bay City Says “Nope” to Chick-Fil-A
By - posted 1/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink

Chick-fil-A wanted to open a new location in the East Bay in Castro Valley but the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council and Alameda County rejected the proposal. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news and the council’s report that stated “With regard to the General Plan policies for Castro Valley’s Central more...

6 SF Spots Make Esquire's "100 Restaurants America Can't Afford to Lose"6 SF Spots Make Esquire’s “100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose”
By - posted 1/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SFGate for letting us know San Francisco is well featured in Esquire’s 100 Restaurants America Can’t Afford to Lose round up, including two classic Chinatown restaurants. The Esquire editors focused on restaurants that are the essence of America and our communities; they note “We’re raising a toast to these more...

Oakland Coliseum Could Be Mass COVID Vaccine Site in FebruaryOakland Coliseum Could Be Mass COVID Vaccine Site in February
By - posted 1/15/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Although a formal announcement has yet to be made, KRON4 is reporting that following days of speculation, the Oakland Coliseum could become a mass coronavirus vaccination site as soon as February. The county’s board of commissioners voted Friday to create a task force to oversee the transition. The San Francisco Chronicle more...

Founder of "El Farolito" Mission Burrito Spot Has DiedFounder of “El Farolito” Mission Burrito Spot Has Died
By - posted 1/15/2021
Eat & Drink, Goodbye

Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart and Eater SF for letting us know the sad news that the owner of the El Farolito, the beloved Mission taqueria and burrito joint, passed away on January 5th at the age of 70. Salvador “Don Chava” Lopez Monroy emigrated from Mexico in 1975 and founded El more...

SF's Dungeness Crab Season Finally BeginsSF’s Dungeness Crab Season Finally Begins
By - posted 1/15/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to CBS5 for letting us know that after a long delay to the commercial Dungeness crab season in the Bay Area, the season has finally begun. But fisherman report that the initial catches have been disappointing. Typically crab fishermen will see 10-25 crabs per pot, but so far this year more...

Get Notified When SF Vaccines are Ready (Starts Jan. 19)Get Notified When SF Vaccines are Ready (Starts Jan. 19)
By - posted 1/15/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Mayor Breed today announced the City has created a webpage for people who live and work in San Francisco to enter their information and be notified once they are eligible to be vaccinated. Starting Tuesday, January 19, people who live and work in San Francisco can sign-up for vaccine notification more...

Mayor Announces SF's Mass COVID Vaccination SitesMayor Announces SF’s Mass COVID Vaccination Sites
By - posted 1/15/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Mayor London Breed Announces Plan to Create Network of COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in San Francisco Friday, January 15, 2021 City will partner with health care providers to stand up a mix of high-volume and community-based sites to quickly get people the COVID-19 vaccine as supply become more readily available Mayor London N. Breed more...

Berkeley's New Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing SitesBerkeley’s New Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Sites
By - posted 1/14/2021
Brand New, COVID Testing

You now have more places to get a COVID-19 test in Berkeley to help more quickly identify whether you or your loved ones should isolate and quarantine to stop the virus’ spread. Our first pop-up sites will rotate between downtown locations as well as sites in south and west Berkeley. By increasing more...

Goodbye Trump, Hello President Biden & VP HarrisGoodbye Trump, Hello President Biden & VP Harris
By - posted 1/14/2021
Celebrations, Election, Goodbye

Out with the old… San Francisco celebrates the inauguration of our 46th President Joe Biden and Madam Vice President Kamala Harris. SF’s City Hall will light up with festive red, white and blue lights for the occasion on Inauguration day. Oakland celebrates its very own Madame Vice President-Elect Kamala D. Harris with a more...

Covid-19 Vaccine Sign Up for Contra Costa County ResidentsCovid-19 Vaccine Sign Up for Contra Costa County Residents
By - posted 1/14/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Contra Costa County residents who are healthcare workers or seniors 65+ can now sign up to make an appointment request for the Covid-19 vaccine. If you meet the vaccine eligibility criteria, fill out the Vaccine Appointment-Request Form to request a vaccination appointment through Contra Costa Health Services. Learn more about the county’s more...

Free National Parks Day for MLK DayFree National Parks Day for MLK Day
By - posted 1/14/2021
Freebies, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. In honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone on Monday, January 18, 2021, as the first fee more...

SF Updates Vaccine Plan for People 65+ This WeekSF Updates Vaccine Plan for People 65+ This Week
By - posted 1/14/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that California has opened up eligibility for the COVID vaccine statewide for people 65 and over. Previously the state had only been vaccinating frontline health care workers and staff/residents of long-term care facilities. Learn more about the COVID vaccine in San Francisco. The roll more...

Vaccine Information & Sign Up for Alameda CountyVaccine Information & Sign Up for Alameda County
By - posted 1/14/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Wondering when you’ll be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine? If you’re an Alameda County resident, make sure you sign up for the Alameda County Resident Vaccine Notification Form to be notified when a vaccine is available for you. You’ll receive information with details on location and timing.