SF City Guides
SF’s Famous “City of Paris” Rotunda Closes Indefinitely
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFGate and Hoodline for letting us know that the Rotunda restaurant atop the Neiman Marcus department store in Union Square (and its famous “City of Paris” stained glass ceiling dating back to 1909) has closed indefinitely. The upscale and popular spot for afternoon tea with amazing views of the more...
SF-Marin Food Bank Needs 1,000 Volunteers
Community, COVID-19 Updates, Healing Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is in desperate need of volunteers. Because of increased need during COVID, the food bank is currently serving about 60,000 households a week. But the food bank says it’s only about to fill about half of their needed more...
Dolores Park Clean-Up Day + Free Ice Cream
Causes, Community Be a local hero. Clean up litter. Earn local rewards. Dolores Park needs your help, but thankfully a new app called Rubbish has an idea to combat trash, support local businesses, and reward you all in one. That’s right, just by helping volunteer to clean up the park for about 15 more...
SF’s Animal Care & Control Joins A&E’s “Live Rescue” TV Show
Bay Area Updates San Francisco Animal Care & Control announced today that it has joined A&E’s live original documentary series, “Live Rescue,” which airs Friday and Saturday nights at 9pm PT. Hosted by Matt Iseman (America Ninja Warrior), “Live Rescue” follows EMTs, paramedics and fire fighters across the country as they bravely put their more...
“Karla The Fog” Rolls Into SF After “Karl” Goes Silent
Bay Area Updates With 355,000 Twitter followers and a sassy take on San Francisco weather, @KarlTheFog has gone mysteriously silent since January of 2020 right around the time the 49ers were in the Super Bowl and when COVID started to dominate the news. After 10 months of silence, a new twitter voice of the more...
Movie Theaters Vow to Stay Closed Until Popcorn Ban Lifted
What's Closed / What's Open Technically, movie theaters in San Francisco were allowed to open starting this week on October 7th at 25% capacity, but one of the restrictions put in place by the city has caused members of the National Association of Theatre Owners of California/Nevada unanimously decided to stay closed. As first reported in more...
San Francisco Fleet Week Goes Virtual (Oct. 9-11)
Virtual Events Fleet Week returns to San Francisco, albeit a bit different this year. For 2020, Fleet Week is hosting The Virtual Experience from October 9-11, 2020. The signature Fleet Week event, the Blue Angels airshow, has been postponed until 2021, which will be the 40th Anniversary of San Francisco Fleet Week. This year, there more...
SF’s 150-Foot Ferris Wheel Opens October 21
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open A huge observation wheel intended to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on in April has sat dormant after being partially constructed at the beginning of COVID-19. The 150-foot, illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will be ready to ride starting Wednesday, October 21. The wheel, more...
Muni Says 90% of Riders Wear Masks
Bay Area Updates Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that despite push back from some riders, Muni reports that 90% of riders comply with mask rules. For Muni in San Francisco, the rules are simple. No mask, no entry. While mask compliance is high, Muni says that there are reports of operators being verbally more...
SF’s “No Fault” Eviction Ban Through March 2021
Community, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently passed a “no fault” eviction ban. Currently, people in San Francisco are already protected from evictions in the case that they are struggling to pay due to COVID-19-related financial struggles. Related Stories San Francisco’s Eviction “Tsunami” Begins in more...
Oakland Airport Now Has Free Rapid COVID Testing
COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates While SFO offers tests for $200, thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Oakland International Airport has begun free rapid COVID-19 testing this week where you can receive your results in 15 minutes. The free tests began on October 6, and you don’t even need a plane ticket to get more...
SF’s “House of Prime Rib” is Back after 6-Month Closure
Indoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that the cult classic House of Prime Rib is finally accepting reservations after a 6 month closure now that limited indoor dining is allowed in San Francisco. According to the Chronicle, the restaurant (located on Van Ness between Washington and Jackson) will more...
SF Says Goodbye to “Wish” 18-Year-Old SoMa Nightclub
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco said goodbye to yet another nightlife venue as Wish Bar & Lounge announced its permanent closure last week – a small cocktail lounge in SoMa that spun great house music Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know, who commented “If you like dark bars, with House music, stiff more...
SF’s Street Celebration for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Oct. 9
Celebrations, Goodbye Sisters from all over the world are coming together to celebrate Ruth Bader Ginsburg; they will Saint Justice Ginsburg on October 9, 2020, 7pm at Market and Castro in San Francisco. Updated Date: Now October 9th at 7pm: Please note date was originally October 2nd, but was moved to October 9th more...
SF’s Only City Outdoor Pool Reopens Today
What's Closed / What's Open The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department reopened the only city-owned outdoor pool, Mission Pool, for limited capacity lap swim starting October 5th. WHEN: Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m. (Closed Sundays) – see swim schedule (Oct 5 – Dec 5) – There are half-hour breaks in between each swim lap session. – more...
