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This Outdoor Dining Parklet in SF Speaks the Truth
Brand New, Outdoor Dining Here’s what Maggie McGarry’s Irish Bar in North Beach painted on the side of their outdoor sidewalk parklet on Grant Avenue a few days ago. Yup. That about sums it up. Painting our outside at the moment. Hope you like the color. pic.twitter.com/HpkTmnrqXz — Maggie McGarry’s (@MaggieMcGarrys) August 6, 2020
Last month we wrote about an amazing-sounding outdoor movie event that was scheduled to come to the San Francisco Bay from September 2-6 – a socially-distant floating movie night on boats. Unfortunately, according to some digging done by SF Weekly and the Orlando Weekly, this event is likely completely fake. At the more...
Ughhh… Burglars Now Targeting Bay Area Restaurants
Jerk Alert Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that two Alameda restaurants were targeted by early-morning burglaries this week. As if COVID-19 and the subsequent restrictions put in place weren’t enough for restaurants struggling these days, neighboring businesses Monkey King Pub & Grub and Hobnob on Park Street were burglarized causing thousands of more...
SF’s Brand New Outdoor Dining “Igloo” Debuts
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know about this rather unique igloo-style outdoor dining that just launched in San Francisco’s Mint Plaza near 5th Street in SoMa Starting this week, the Michelin-starred Sushi Hashiri set up three seven-foot-tall translucent domes which cost the restaurant $1,400 each. Each “igloo” seats four people. more...
Why San Quentin Never Used E-40’s Hand Sanitizer Donation
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that despite the good intentions of Vallejo native E-40 donating 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to local prisons back in May, San Quentin still hasn’t used the donation. California Department of Corrections spokeswoman Dana Simas said while they appreciate the donations, there are “detailed more...
How to Negotiate Lower Rent with Your Landlord
Getting Help, Housing Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that highlighting stories about how some local tenants are negotiating with landlords to reduce their rent. In an article published Thursday, reporter Emily Blaire highlighted several instances of Bay Area renters getting lower rent like 20% off a house in the Excelsior, $900/month more...
SF’s Biggest Landlord Forgives 50% of Missed Rent for 4 Months
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KQED for letting us know that San Francisco’s largest landlord, Veritas, has pledged to forgive 50% of missed rent from April through July for residential and commercial tenants along with pausing any evictions and rent increases throughout the end of 2020. But tenant advocates say the offer doesn’t go more...
Huge 177 lb. Bluefin Tuna Caught Near Half Moon Bay
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KRON4 and reporter Amy Larson for letting us know about a huge Pacific Blue Fin tuna that was recently caught just off the coast of Half Moon Bay – a rare occurrence since they are typically much further out in the open ocean. Last week, fisherman Ronnie Clarke reeled more...
SF’s Massive “Pistahan” Filipino Festival is Online This Weekend
Fairs & Festivals, Virtual Events The Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) reimagines San Francisco’s 27th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival into “Pistahan Together @ Home,” a virtual festival and online cultural experience for 2020. Moving the parade and festival into virtual formats is in accordance with local public health guidelines and ensures the public’s health and more...
Burglaries Are Up By 40% in SF
Bay Area Updates, Jerk Alert Thanks to KRON4 for reporting the troubling news that there’s been a major spike in burglaries in San Francisco. While reported crime overall is down in SF, unfortunately, there’s been nearly a 40% increase in burglaries across the city year to date with both homes and businesses being targeted. With more people more...
Alameda County May Pay You $1,250 to Stay Home
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a pilot program that will pay certain people infected with COVID-19 people a one-time stipend of $1,250 to stay home. There is $10 million earmarked for the program, which will help those living in the more...
Trump Roasted for “Yo-Semites” Mispronunciation
Bay Area Updates Thanks to Mediate for first sharing with us the clip of President Trump butchering the pronunciation of “Yosemite” during a press conference this week – calling it “Yo-Semites” not once, but twice. Perhaps it’s possible since he’s from New York he’s never heard of Yosemite? Or never seen it in written more...
SF’s Toy Boat Dessert Cafe Coming Back, With a Twist
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Toy Boat Dessert Cafe, which closed down in early June and offered itself for sale has a new owner and is planning for a reopening in about a month. The new owners, Jane the Bakery, plans to keep the quirky vibe of more...
Secret Meth Lab Found in SF Hotel / COVID-19 Shelter
Bay Area Updates Thanks for KTVU letting us know that police discovered a low-level meth lab operating at a San Francisco hotel that was designated a “safe shelter” during the COVID-19 outbreak. A strong chemical odor was reported coming from an upper floor hotel room at the Civic Center Motor Inn at 9th and more...
Win a Gorgeous Japanese/Indian Face Mask from SF’s Asian Art Museum
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions Protect yourself with these fashionable and comfortable face masks from Japan or India from the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. If you win, you’ll have your choice of Japanese Cotton Protection Mask made of 100% Japanese organic cotton and in several traditional Japanese printed patterns, or a Charcoal-Infused Mask from Japan more...
