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Free National Parks Day on “National Public Lands Day”Free National Parks Day on “National Public Lands Day”
By - posted 9/22/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. In normal times, on certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry to all national parks and monuments including Muir Woods and Yosemite National Park and free admission aboard all more...

Movie Theaters Reopen in Marin CountyMovie Theaters Reopen in Marin County
By - posted 9/22/2020
What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to KPIX5 for letting us know that movie theaters have reopening in Marin County. Marin County announced last week that it was moving to “Tier 2, “or red status which allows movie theaters to open indoors with 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer.  Read the full press release from County more...

Amazon's New Huge Fulfillment Center Comes to Bay AreaAmazon’s New Huge Fulfillment Center Comes to Bay Area
By - posted 9/21/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New

Amazon is opening a brand new 150,000 sqft. fulfillment center in east Contra Costa County in the city of Oakley. The City of Oakley announced that Amazon will be the first tenant of the new Contra Costa Logistics Center Complex which will have five buildings, totaling 2 million-square-feet, will house a more...

SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe Reopens as “Toy Boat by Jane”SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe Reopens as “Toy Boat by Jane”
By - posted 9/21/2020
Brand New, Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thank you SF Chronicle for letting us know that SF’s nostalgic Toy Boat Dessert Cafe has reopened with baked goods from Jane the Bakery. Amanda Michael, the owner of Jane the Bakery, reopened the SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe as “Toy Boat by Jane” on Saturday, September 17. Toy Boat has been a more...

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...