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What Happens If Polls Close While I'm in Line?What Happens If Polls Close While I’m in Line?
By - posted 11/3/2020
Causes, Election

What Times Do the Polls Close? In San Francisco the polls close at 8pm Pacific. If the Polls Close and I’m Still in Line, Can I Still Vote? In California, Yes! But don’t leave the line. According to the California Secretary of State website you have the right to vote if you were more...

San Francisco Election Day 2020: Poll Locations / Wait Times / Mail Ballot Rules / FAQSan Francisco Election Day 2020: Poll Locations / Wait Times / Mail Ballot Rules / FAQ
By - posted 11/2/2020
Causes, Election

What Times Do the Polls Close? In San Francisco the polls close at 8pm Pacific. If the Polls Close and I’m Still in Line, Can I Still Vote? Yes! But don’t leave the line. According to the California Secretary of State website you have the right to vote if you were in line more...

SF Businesses Board Up Ahead of Election NightSF Businesses Board Up Ahead of Election Night
By - posted 11/2/2020
Bay Area Updates, Election

In a sight that’s too familiar in 2020, many San Francisco businesses are boarding up their windows in anticipation of potential civil unrest on Election night. While everyone hopes the election results come in smoothly, preparations are being made to prepare for potential looting and rioting that might occur. SF Chronicle more...

Free Krispy Kreme Donut on Election DayFree Krispy Kreme Donut on Election Day
By - posted 11/2/2020
Eat & Drink, Election, Freebies

Krispy Kreme is dishing out free donuts on Election Day. You don’t need to have voted to nab a free donut, but you definitely should if you’re eligible. Voting feels different this time around, but we are here to sweeten it up! This Election Day, Nov. 3, you can get a more...

What Are Voting Lines Like in SF?What Are Voting Lines Like in SF?
By - posted 11/2/2020
Election, Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco

If you’re in San Francisco and plan to vote in person, there’s a handy website that lets you know the current wait times at the polls using the Voting Site Wait Times Lookup Tool. Voters can use the Voting Locations and Wait Times Tool to find information about their assigned polling more...

Asian Art Museum Free Days on Nov. 1-2Asian Art Museum Free Days on Nov. 1-2
By - posted 11/2/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions

This Halloween there are no tricks in sight, only treats! Treat yourself to one of our two free admission days. In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, we’re excited to bring back Free First Sundays beginning Nov. 1 and an additional day of free admission on Monday, Nov. 2.  Drop off your ballot at the Voting Center more...

Here's How SF Wants to Help You Vote Safely in 2020Here’s How SF Wants to Help You Vote Safely in 2020
By - posted 10/31/2020
Election

San Francisco Announces Efforts in Place to Help Residents Vote Safely in November Election Early voting in San Francisco began on October 5, with several options for voting including 588 polling places, ballot drop boxes, and a Voting Center in Civic Center. Mayor London N. Breed announced how San Franciscans can vote more...

Chase Center is Now Official Ballot Drop-Off Spot (Oct. 31 - Nov. 3)Chase Center is Now Official Ballot Drop-Off Spot (Oct. 31 – Nov. 3)
By - posted 10/31/2020
Election

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that the Chase Center (1655 3rd St., San Francisco) has just opened as an official ballot drop-off location for San Francisco. Ballot Drop-Off Days/Times – Chase Center – Saturday/Sunday: October 31-November 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Monday November 2: from 8 a.m. to more...

All 12 San Francisco Official Ballot Drop-Off StationsAll 12 San Francisco Official Ballot Drop-Off Stations
By - posted 10/31/2020
Causes, Election

San Francisco voters can return their voted ballots to one of the official ballot drop-off stations throughout the city. Learn more at https://sfelections.sfgov.org In general, Bill Graham Civic is open most days starting October 5th. There are 11 other drop off locations from October 31 to November 3rd in each of the more...

"Walk the Vote" San Francisco Parade to the Ballot Box“Walk the Vote” San Francisco Parade to the Ballot Box
By - posted 10/31/2020
Election, Have Your Voice Heard

 #walkthevote is a local voting “parade” where you and your neighbors take your ballots to the box. Voters of all ages, backgrounds and party affiliations in San Francisco are invited to participate in #walkthevote parades on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 12pm to personally deliver their ballot to more...

Should Twin Peaks' View Be Open to Cars?Should Twin Peaks’ View Be Open to Cars?
By - posted 10/31/2020
Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco

Have your say about Twin Peaks’ future. Should Twin Peaks be open to cars?  Twin Peaks is a beautiful and unique destination for San Francisco residents and visitors alike. The Twin Peaks Boulevard gates were closed early in the pandemic to reduce crowding at the lookout point parking lot. The gates more...

SF Reopens Renovated 6-acre Park in Western AdditionSF Reopens Renovated 6-acre Park in Western Addition
By - posted 10/31/2020
Brand New, City Insight, New Parks, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco’s Margaret Hayward Playground reopened on Friday, October 30, following a $28 million renovation that transformed the beloved 6-acre park in the heart of the Western Addition into a modern hub for recreation, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced. The park’s transformation was funded largely by the San more...

Lyft Offers Free Rides to Polls & Ballot Boxes Thru Election DayLyft Offers Free Rides to Polls & Ballot Boxes Thru Election Day
By - posted 10/30/2020
Election, Freebies, Have Your Voice Heard

NAACP is partnering with Lyft to offer free rides to the polls & official drop boxes now through election day. During the last presidential election, it’s estimated that 15 million eligible voters didn’t go to the polls in large part because they didn’t have a way to get there. This year, more...

SF Pauses More Re-openings Due to Rising COVID casesSF Pauses More Re-openings Due to Rising COVID cases
By - posted 10/30/2020
COVID-19 Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco to Temporarily Pause on Expanding Activities and Businesses Reopening Friday, October 30, 2020 Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, San Francisco will temporarily pause most planned reopening efforts previously scheduled to resume on Tuesday, November 3rd. DPH will assess situation; and resumption of further reopening is dependent on improvement of more...

Most Bay Area Holiday Ice Rinks Won't Be Opening This YearMost Bay Area Holiday Ice Rinks Won’t Be Opening This Year
By - posted 10/30/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Sadly, it looks like most of the Bay Area’s outdoor ice skating rinks that typically pop up for the holidays won’t be opening this year. Many of the Bays seasonal ice rinks recently announced they won’t be opening due to the ongoing pandemic. Operators have noted that everyone’s health and safety more...