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SF's "Aquarium of the Bay" at Pier 39 Opens TodaySF’s “Aquarium of the Bay” at Pier 39 Opens Today
By - posted 9/21/2020
What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco’s “Aquarium of the Bay” at Pier 39 opens today (September 21st) at 1pm and plans full hours 11am to 6pm starting tomorrow. Other Aquariums California Academy of Sciences – SF (Golden Gate Park) – Currently Closed as of 9/21 Monterey Bay Aquarium – Road Trip (Monterey) – Currently Closed as of 9/21 What’s Opening When? 50 Bay Area more...

San Francisco's Eviction "Tsunami" Begins in TodaySan Francisco’s Eviction “Tsunami” Begins in Today
By - posted 9/21/2020
Bay Area Updates, Causes, COVID-19 Updates

Thanks to 48 Hills for letting us know that local courts will start to hear eviction cases today (Monday, September 21st). Although the state of California does not yet allow people to be evicted for nonpayment of rent due to COVID, there are many other grounds that landlords can use to more...

SF Buses are Packed; Is SF Doing Enough to Keep Everyone Safe?SF Buses are Packed; Is SF Doing Enough to Keep Everyone Safe?
By - posted 9/19/2020
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Only in San Francisco

Thank you KPIX5 for reporting about the increased overcrowding on San Francisco Muni buses. Ridership has gone up on Muni and the overcrowding has caused Muni operators and drivers to question, is the City is doing enough to keep drivers and riders safe? SFMTA claims that they are closely monitoring their bus more...

SF Offers 30-Days of Free PPE For Small BusinessesSF Offers 30-Days of Free PPE For Small Businesses
By - posted 9/18/2020
Brand New, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco has secured a large shipment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) to support small businesses. The shipment includes hand sanitizers, surgical masks, and face shields. Our goal in providing this more...

SF Holds Candle Light Vigil for Ruth Bader GinsburgSF Holds Candle Light Vigil for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By - posted 9/18/2020
Community

A candle light vigil will be held tonight at Harvey Milk Plaza in the Castro to honor the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at 87 today. Wear a mask, stay socially distant and bring candles 7pm – Harvey Milk Plaza / The Castro – Learn More Candlelight vigil more...

Oakland Venue The Uptown Permanently Closes After 15 YearsOakland Venue The Uptown Permanently Closes After 15 Years
By - posted 9/18/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Sad news from the East Bay, iconic Oakland nightclub The Uptown has announced its permanent closure. The venue had been closed for months due to the pandemic, and with no end in sight until live entertainment could resume, they have been forced to call it quits.  It’s a heartbreaking loss for more...

The First 100% Affordable Housing Complex on Treasure IslandThe First 100% Affordable Housing Complex on Treasure Island
By - posted 9/18/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New

Mayor London Breed Announces Groundbreaking of First 100% Affordable Housing Complex on Treasure Island Friday, September 18, 2020 Maceo May Apartments — part of 8,000 new homes under development on Treasure Island — will provide housing for 104 homeless and formerly homeless veterans once complete Mayor London N. Breed today announced the groundbreaking more...

SF Creates (Mostly) Car-Free Route from Ferry Building to OceanSF Creates (Mostly) Car-Free Route from Ferry Building to Ocean
By - posted 9/18/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Starting September 18, walkers, bikers, runners and skaters will enjoy mostly car-free route from the east end of Golden Gate Park to the ocean, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Golden Gate Park Slow Streets will also provide the last link in a protected path for cyclists stretching more...

"Indoor Dining" in SF Won't Be Back Until October (at the Earliest)“Indoor Dining” in SF Won’t Be Back Until October (at the Earliest)
By - posted 9/18/2020
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces Timeline and Framework for Reopening Indoor Dining in San Francisco Friday, September 18, 2020 San Francisco is working with the local restaurant industry to develop a standardized health and safety plan and protocols to help restaurants prepare for reopening Mayor London N. Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Health, and Assessor-Recorder Carmen more...

SF's Only Drive-in Theater Announces 19 New Films for OctoberSF’s Only Drive-in Theater Announces 19 New Films for October
By - posted 9/17/2020
Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture announces the October lineups for “Fort Mason Flix”, San Francisco’s first drive-in movie theater from September 18 to October 18, 2020. A pop-up drive-in theater “Fort Mason Flix” will present a drive in movies, from family favorites and cult classics to blockbusters and arthouse more...

Asian Art Museum Re-Opens w/ Free Days Oct. 3–12Asian Art Museum Re-Opens w/ Free Days Oct. 3–12
By - posted 9/17/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Asian Art Museum is welcoming you back to the museum on Oct 1–2 for members and Oct 3 for the general public. Admission will be free to all from October 3 through October 12. What to Expect | Plan your visit | Current Exhibits The museum is home to one of more...

SFMOMA Re-opens Oct. 4th with Two Weeks of "Free Days"SFMOMA Re-opens Oct. 4th with Two Weeks of “Free Days”
By - posted 9/17/2020
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) today announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, October 4 with two weeks of Free Community Days and free parking through Sunday, October 18. After more than six months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SFMOMA embraces a heightened focus more...

Berkeley Starts $100 Fines for Mask ViolationsBerkeley Starts $100 Fines for Mask Violations
By - posted 9/17/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates

Thanks to the Daily Cal for letting us know that the Berkeley City Council approved penalties for mask violations this week. The City Council approved an ordinance allowing the city to issue people and businesses fines for violating the Berkeley’s COVID-19 public orders. This includes requirements to use facial coverings while more...

Will SF Extend Small Business Eviction Protections?Will SF Extend Small Business Eviction Protections?
By - posted 9/16/2020
Only in San Francisco, Support the Bay

Mayor London N. Breed issued a press release on September 15, regarding San Francisco’s local commercial eviction protections. Local governments do not normally have control over commercial leases because those rules are governed by state law, but Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order in March, which allowed local governments to more...

Will Thursday End 30 Straight "Spare the Air" Days?Will Thursday End 30 Straight “Spare the Air” Days?
By - posted 9/16/2020
Fire Updates

On Monday, the Air District extended the Spare the Air Alert for wildfire smoke through Wednesday, September 16. This was the 29th and 30th consecutive Spare the Air Alert called. But in looking at the current air quality (as of 5pm on Wednesday) in which most of the Bay Area air more...