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SFMOMA Re-opens Oct. 4th with Two Weeks of “Free Days”
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 Violations
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?
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?
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...
“Dosa” Indian Restaurant Closes For Good in SF
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that upscale South Indian restaurant Dosa has closed its last San Francisco location on Fillmore Street after 12 years in the city. But it’s not all bad news for Dosa fans. Although their brick and mortar locations in San Francisco are closed (Fillmore more...
SFO Launches “Quiet Terminals”
Bay Area Updates Thank you KRON4 for letting us know that San Francisco International Airport just announced updates to their quiet terminal program hoping to make travel more relaxing. As travelers return to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), changes in the airport experience resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic will be immediately visible, such more...
Free “Sneak Preview” Movie Passes are Back
Brand New, Free Movie Screenings Movie theaters in the Bay Area may still be closed, but now to promote upcoming movies, the studios are starting virtual sneak previews. live stream movie nights. And you’re invited. We have exclusive codes to share to watermarked, live stream films direct to your computer or laptop (using Chrome/Firefox/Edge/Safari) Get First Crack at more...
San Jose State Reopens In-person Classes Today
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Thank you KRON4 for letting us know that San José State University will reopen for in-person classes on September 16. The SJSU Newsroom site and SJSU’s Twitter posted on September 15, that due to air quality levels around San José State University improvement in the past 24 hours and based on more...
San Jose’s Brand New LGBTQ District
Brand New, Pride Thank you KTVU for letting us know that San Jose now has its own designated LGBTQ district. The newly created hub, called Qmunity District, establishes a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming place for LGBTQ+ people and families in the South Bay. The new district will feature shopping, socializing, dining, networking, and nightlife in more...
SF’s New Public Trash Cans
Brand New, Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco Thank you SF Chronicle for letting us know about the search for the city’s next official public trash can. Vote on your favorite new trashcan design Public Works, in collaboration with the industrial designers at the Institute for Creative Integration (ICI), has narrowed the design of the City’s new public trash cans more...
San Francisco May Soon Let 16-Year-Olds Vote
Brand New, Causes Thanks to NBC News for letting us know that SF may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote in local elections. If passed, San Francisco would be the first large city to give those as young as 16 to vote. In the coming November election, San Francisco residents will not only cast ballots more...
YouTuber Live Streams Taking Poop on Nancy Pelosi’s Sidewalk
Causes, Wow Thanks to the NYPost for letting us know that a YouTuber livestreamed himself apparently taking a poop on Nancy Pelosi’s driveway/sidewalk this weekend. A YouTuber who identifies himself as “Armando” live-streamed himself walking through the streets of San Francisco in search of Nancy Pelosi’s house. When he reached the Speaker’s home, more...
Rare Alaska Airlines 2-for-1 Flight Sale | One Day Only
Deals, Travel Today only, September 15, 2020, when you book a flight, you can get a second ticket on the same flight for just the taxes and fees.* It’s simple – buy one coach class ticket for travel through October 31, 2020, anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, and get one ticket on the same more...
Amoeba Music Reopens in SF on Sept. 17
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that Amoeba Music will reopen their San Francisco store for the first time in 6 months. Amoeba San Francisco announced on their website and social media accounts that they are reopening on Thursday, September 17th. COVID-19 cases in San Francisco have improved, however, more...
SF to Give $1,000 a Month to New Mothers
Bay Area Updates, Brand New Mayor London N. Breed, in partnership with Expecting Justice, today announced the launch of the Abundant Birth Project, a pilot program that provides targeted basic income to women during pregnancy and after giving birth. Read the full press release. The pilot will provide an unconditional monthly income supplement of $1,000 to approximately more...
