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Check Out SF’s Potholes Filled w/ Glitter & Broken Disco Balls
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Causes Thanks to Hoodline for letting us know about the Tenderloin’s “Pothole Artist”’s most ambitious project yet. In the streets of the Tenderloin, you might notice something peculiar about its potholes, which contain anything from lipstick, glitter, clip-on-earrings, broken disco balls, rainbow Skittles and neon blue bubbles. That’s because local artist Rik Lee more...
SF Parks Just Got Adorable Social-Distancing “Hearts”
Bay Area Updates, Brand New The San Francisco Parks Alliance kicked off their new “Heart Your Parks” gratitude campaign today for the month of September, which includes “heart-shaped social distanced circles” going in at Parks throughout the city. The first parks to get “hearts” include Alamo Square, Conservatory of Flowers Lawn, Glen Canyon Field, and (hopefully) more...
Alameda County OKs Indoor Haircuts. SF Lone Hold Out
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that now that Alameda County has approved indoor salons to begin opening on Friday, that San Francisco is the lone hold out among the Bay Area counties. Because it is in the “red tier” risk level for California, the state allows San Francisco more...
Stylist Backs Pelosi’s Claim SF Salon Visit Was a “Set-up”
City Insight, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Nancy Pelosi has called her SF hair salon visit ‘a setup,’ and says the salon owes her an apology. Nancy Pelosi’s visit to an indoor salon this week in drew a lot of criticism. She was seen on camera getting her hair done more...
SF’s Police Banned from Marching in 2021 Pride Parade
Causes San Francisco Pride’s Board Directors on Wednesday voted to ban uniformed police officers from participating in the 2021 Pride parade. The board said they wanted to give the police grievance process time to hold officers accountable for the “wholly unnecessary escalation into violence.” “After a year-long process, it appears there will be more...
SF’s Residential Parking Time Limits Return Sept. 14th
Bay Area Updates Don’t get a ticket. Make sure you have a valid residential parking permit or be prepared to move your car. Residential parking time limits in San Francisco return on September 14. To make more parking available to neighborhood residents as more businesses open, enforcement of parking time limits in all Residential more...
SF City Hall Lights Up Red, White and Blue for 9/11
City Discoveries San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in red, white, and blue to commemorate 9/11. City Hall Lighting Schedule September 11, 2020 – 9/11 The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject to change when there are special events and the building is lit in honor of those.
New Tolls & Lower Speed Limits Coming to Bay Area Freeways?
Bay Area Updates Thank you SFGATE for letting us know that new tolls are reportedly coming to ‘many if not most’ Bay Area freeways. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier this month, the agency sent a letter to all more...
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack Now Has Outdoor Dining + Kids Eat Free
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Opened in 2001, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack‘s kitschy downhome Italian food has been a long time favorite in the Outer Mission. They recently announced that their parklet is officially open for outdoor dining, complete with patio heaters. They’re still serving up their comfort food favorites, but all food will come in a bag more...
UPDATE: SF’s Iconic “Tommy’s Joynt” is NOT Permanently Closed
What's Closed / What's Open UPDATE: Good news! Tommy’s Joynt is NOT closing down permanently. (Even though Google says it did) https://brokeassstuart.com/2020/09/02/good-news-tommys-joynt-apparently-not-permanently-closed-after-all/ “We’re not permanently closed! We’re temporarily shut down” – Chris Henry, owner of Tommy’s Joynt, who emailed his update to Broke-Ass Stuart But are they actually open yet? Maybe! It doesn’t appear so. On the more...
Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Indoor Salon in SF Draws Criticism
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to KRON4 and Daily Mail for letting us know that Nancy Pelosi got her hair done in a San Francisco salon despite the city’s COVID-19 orders. Nancy Pelosi received criticism after she was seen on camera getting her hair done in a shuttered San Francisco Salon on Monday. The video more...
SF’s First Outdoor-Only Barber Shop Opens Today
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know about San Francisco’s first outdoor-only barbershop. Introducing The Barber Collective at SoMa StrEat Food Park (428 11th Street in San Francisco), SF’s first COVID-compatible outdoor barbershop with 20+ barbers. Ever an innovative city, SF’s first outdoor barber shop is far from classic. Trims more...
SF City Hall Lights Up Red, White and Blue for Labor Day
Holidays San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in red, white and blue to celebrate Labor Day. It’s a great opportunity for photographers to capture the iconic building shining in red, white and blue. City Hall Lighting Schedule September 7, 2020 – Labor Day The schedule is always tentative for the holiday more...
SF’s New “Shared Spaces” Outdoor Dining Map Launched
Brand New, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco’s popular Shared Spaces program has an exciting new tool: an interactive map showing the locations and status of all the proposed Shared Spaces locations. The map is designed to make it easier for people to find Shared Spaces, check on permit status, or simply track the progress of the more...
SF Art Institute’s New Friday Night Outdoor Videos on Iconic Tower
Brand New, Get Out: Events, Things to Do Get ready for a COVID friendly and free eight-week series of outdoor video screenings on all four sides of SF Art Institute’s landmark tower at 800 Chestnut St. Every Friday night at 9pm for 8 weeks starting Sept 4, the school will be screening experimental video works by SFAI alumni that more...
