SF City Guides
How Do SF’s Traffic Cameras Get Clean?
City Insight KRON4 gives the down and dirty on just exactly how those traffic cameras stay squeaky clean in this lighthearted video. For a city rich in tech, KRON4 has a very low tech solution. Sometimes, the best tech is no tech.
Testing for COVID-19 in SF’s Poop
COVID Testing Thanks to the San Francisco Examiner for letting us know that the city’s sewers might provide an early-warning system against any COVID-19 outbreaks by looking for clues in the city’s poop. Rather than looking at individual people, one tactic to hunt for outbreaks early would be looking for spikes in COVID-19 more...
Stunning Marin Hiking Trails Now Off-Limits to Public
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that four hiking trails on an undeveloped, 110-acre tract of land in Tiburon have been ruled off limits to the public in a court ruling this week. The trails in dispute are the Ridge Trail, the Spanish Trail and the northern and southern more...
Bay Area’s Most Congested Freeway Opens New Express Lane
Bay Area Updates, Brand New Commuters traveling on one of the Bay Area’s busiest afternoon commutes should hopefully see some relief. A brand new express way on I-680 has just opened. Toll collection won’t start until spring 2021; for now, these lanes are functioning as HOV 2+ carpool lanes only from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. more...
800+ San Franciscans Voted for Kanye West
Election Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know that over 800 people in San Francisco voted for Kanye West in the 2020 Election. Although Kanye didn’t actually make the California ballot to run for President due to missing the state’s filing deadline, he was added as Vice President on the ticket more...
SF’s Historic Tadich Grill Cancels Their Reopening
Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco’s famous Tadich Grill was finally scheduled to reopen for indoor dining after a long shutdown since July. The restaurant had started taking reservations for their November 9 reopening date. Their decision to reopen came with The City’s announcement to allow indoor dining with 50% capacity. Unfortunately, San Francisco rolled more...
You Can Now Dine in a Bowling Alley in SF (But You Can’t Bowl)
Indoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that Presidio Bowl, a 12-lane bowling center in was due to reopen on November 5th, but after the city paused all reopenings, has now decided to open as an indoor restaurant and for takeout. But no bowling will be allowed for now. We almost more...
2020 Taurids Meteor Shower: Look for Super Bright Fireballs
Outdoorsy, Wow Every year from September-November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris left by Comet Encke. The dust associated with the comet hits the Earth’s atmosphere at 65,000 mph and burns up, creating the Taurid meteor shower. Most years the shower is weak, and only a few Taurid meteors more...
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Reopens November 7th
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California’s oldest amusement park (est. 1907), will be the first theme park in the state to reopen, after a 7 month closure. Mayor Newsom announced recently that smaller amusements parks counties in Tier 3, with a capacity of less than 15,000 guests, can reopen at 25% capacity more...
“Protect the Results” Rally in SF Today at 3pm
Causes, Election This is a masked, non-violent, socially-distanced rally. You must wear a mask to attend this event. With every tweet and refusal to commit to accepting the legitimate results of the 2020 election, Trump seeks to stoke chaos and fear. But we will be ready – if Trump tries to steal the election more...
SF’s 51-Year-Old “O’Farrell Theatre” Strip Club Closes
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFGate for letting us know that the Mitchell Brothers “O’Farrell Theatre” has closed. SF Gate reports that as part of its official closure the lavish interior has been gutted. The strip club first opened as an x-rated movie theater in 1969 on the corner of Polk and O’Farrell in more...
Stanford Seeks 1,000 for New COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Stanford is joining the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, Stanford Medicine announced it has joined a large “Phase 3” clinical trial of an experimental vaccine Stanford Medicine begins enrolling for COVID-19 vaccine trial Stanford Medicine has joined a large, Phase 3 clinical trial more...
Bay Bridge Traffic Returns: Nearly Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Bay Area Updates If you’ve driven over the Bay Bridge lately, you may have noticed there’s a lot more cars on the road lately. Unfortunately, ABC7 reported that traffic over the Bay Bridge has returned; it’s now about 90% of pre-pandemic levels. The increased traffic is likely due to the economy opening back up. more...
There is Only One Bay Area Holiday Ice Rink for 2020-21
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open The holidays will look a little different this year. Sadly, it looks like most holiday ice rinks are not opening up this year, but we did find two seasonal outdoor ice rinks where you can still skate around for some holiday cheer. UPDATE – As of 11/6/20 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk more...
San Francisco City Hall Lights Up for Election Day
Election, Only in San Francisco San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in red, blue, and white to celebrate Election Day. It’s a great photo opportunity that’s only up a few days a year. San Francisco City Hall Lighting Schedule November 1-6, 2020 – Election Day The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject more...
