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Oakland Museum Of California’s 9 New Pieces of “Undertold” Stories
Brand New, Causes, Museums / Cultural Institutions Oakland Museum Of California Announces Nine Recent Acquisitions To Its Permanent Collection New Acquisitions From Seven Nationally-Recognized Artists Represent OMCA’s Commitment to Amplifying Undertold Stories of California Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) today announces nine new acquisitions to its permanent collection, including artworks by nationally-recognized artists Sadie Barnette, Kirk Crippens, Colette Denton, more...
“Period Poverty” $1M in Free Feminine Products for Santa Clara County
Bay Area Updates, Causes, Getting Help, Uplifting Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Santa Clara County is distributing $1 million worth of feminine period products through June 2021 for those in need. The county is partnering with community groups like First 5 and Valley Homeless HealthCare Program to help make sure they can distribute necessary pads more...
SF’s “Mission Cheese” Closing Down After 10 Years
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Tablehopper and SF Gate for letting us know the sad news that artisan cheese shop, Mission Cheese, is closing after 10 years on Valencia and 18th. This little cheese place is going to sleep at the end of the month. After nearly 10 years of slinging amazing American cheeses, more...
ICU Capacity Below 15%. Bay Area Now Under Stay-at-Home Order
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge and ICU capacity declines, San Mateo and 10 other Bay Area counties are under a mandatory Regional Stay At Home Order that takes effect Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11:59 p.m. The order prohibits private gatherings of any size, except for outdoor church services and political demonstrations. more...
The Presidio’s Brand New Pedestrian Trail Opens
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco On December 18, 2020, the Presidio Trust unveils to visitors seven acres of restored tidal marshland and a new pedestrian trail near San Francisco Bay, marking a significant milestone in the 20-year revitalization of one of San Francisco’s original watersheds. Update: The new pedestrian path is located adjacent to, but not more...
San Mateo: Visitors Not Welcome for Outdoor Dining & Haircuts
Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Mateo County is pushing back against people crossing county lines for outdoor dining, salon services and haircuts. California allows these services to continue in regions where ICU capacity is above 15%. UPDATE: After this article was published, California updated their numbers on more...
San Francisco Now Has a $653 Million Budget Deficit
Bay Area Updates Mayor London Breed Issues Budget Instructions To City Departments Mayor Breed emphasized the importance of funding the City’s COVID-19 response and supporting recovery, while closing the projected $653 million general fund deficit Mayor London N. Breed issued Budget Instructions to department heads to guide the budget process for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and more...
Illuminate SF: Festival of Light: 45+ Light Sculptures
Artsy Fartsy, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, Wow Illuminate SF: Festival of Light is making The City a little brighter, Thanksgiving 2020 through January 23, 2021 and shines a light on San Francisco’s ever-expanding light art scene. Get your glow on during this two-month celebration during the longest nights of the year. In past years, the city has hosted nighttime neighborhood walks, more...
Magical Holiday Lights at Filoli Gardens
Holiday Lights, Things to Do The holidays are magical time to visit Filoli when its beautiful gardens are beautifully lit up and the house is decked with festive decorations. Follow the one-way route to stroll and enjoy the beauty of the winter garden adorned with lights and colorful decor. Cozy up to a fire pit under twinkling more...
East Bay Parks Says It Won’t Shoot & Kill Cats Anymore
Bay Area Updates, Have Your Voice Heard ABC7 recently reported that, thankfully, the East Bay Regional Parks District will stop shooting its feral cats. ABC7’s I-Team had initially investigated a little-known policy that allowed the park staff to shoot and kill cats that pose a threat to wildlife. The East Bay Regional Park staff had enacted this policy more...
Goodbye to BART’s Paper Tickets
Brand New, Goodbye BART has successfully transitioned all stations to offer Clipper as the only fare product available for purchase. BART began eliminating the sales of paper tickets in August of 2019 when a 4-station pilot program was launched. The conversion was accelerated during the pandemic with one or more stations transitioned each week throughout 2020. Systemwide conversion more...
SF Gave First COVID-19 Vaccine to Health Care Workers Today
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, Uplifting, Vaccines San Francisco Administers First Covid-19 Vaccine To Health Care Workers Doctor at San Francisco General Hospital is first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in San Francisco First round of vaccines in San Francisco to be allocated to acute care facilities, in accordance with the State of California’s vaccine prioritization plan San Francisco, CA — Mayor London more...
Zodiac Killler’s Cipher Finally Solved After 51 Years
Wow An “uncrackable” cipher from the Bay Area’s Zodiac Killer sent to the San Francisco Chronicle on November 8, 1969 in has finally been solved by insanely talented “amateur” sleuths after 51 years. Watch the 13-minute video that shows exactly how the “340” code was finally cracked. Learn more at David Oranchak on more...
The Presidio Unveils Its Brand New Trail & Restored Wetland Ecosystem
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy The Presidio is getting a massive makeover that’ll be completed in fall 2021, but its newest section is opening this week. On December 18, the Presidio Trust will unveil to visitors seven acres of restored tidal marshland and a new pedestrian trail near San Francisco Bay, marking a significant milestone in more...
The Bay Bridge is Dressed Up for the Holidays
Holiday Lights The Bay Bridge is feeling festive this year. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge’s tunnel is once again jolly with its annual holiday wreath. The tradition began 80 years ago, and despite it disappearing for a few decades during that time, 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t take the bridge’s wreath away. Check out more...
