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SF’s 150-Foot Ferris Wheel Opens October 21
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open A huge observation wheel intended to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on in April has sat dormant after being partially constructed at the beginning of COVID-19. The 150-foot, illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will be ready to ride starting Wednesday, October 21. The wheel, more...
Muni Says 90% of Riders Wear Masks
Bay Area Updates Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that despite push back from some riders, Muni reports that 90% of riders comply with mask rules. For Muni in San Francisco, the rules are simple. No mask, no entry. While mask compliance is high, Muni says that there are reports of operators being verbally more...
SF’s “No Fault” Eviction Ban Through March 2021
Community, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently passed a “no fault” eviction ban. Currently, people in San Francisco are already protected from evictions in the case that they are struggling to pay due to COVID-19-related financial struggles. Related Stories San Francisco’s Eviction “Tsunami” Begins in more...
Oakland Airport Now Has Free Rapid COVID Testing
COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates While SFO offers tests for $200, thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Oakland International Airport has begun free rapid COVID-19 testing this week where you can receive your results in 15 minutes. The free tests began on October 6, and you don’t even need a plane ticket to get more...
SF’s “House of Prime Rib” is Back after 6-Month Closure
Indoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that the cult classic House of Prime Rib is finally accepting reservations after a 6 month closure now that limited indoor dining is allowed in San Francisco. According to the Chronicle, the restaurant (located on Van Ness between Washington and Jackson) will more...
SF Says Goodbye to “Wish” 18-Year-Old SoMa Nightclub
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco said goodbye to yet another nightlife venue as Wish Bar & Lounge announced its permanent closure last week – a small cocktail lounge in SoMa that spun great house music Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know, who commented “If you like dark bars, with House music, stiff more...
SF’s Street Celebration for Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Oct. 9
Celebrations, Goodbye Sisters from all over the world are coming together to celebrate Ruth Bader Ginsburg; they will Saint Justice Ginsburg on October 9, 2020, 7pm at Market and Castro in San Francisco. Updated Date: Now October 9th at 7pm: Please note date was originally October 2nd, but was moved to October 9th more...
SF’s Only City Outdoor Pool Reopens Today
What's Closed / What's Open The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department reopened the only city-owned outdoor pool, Mission Pool, for limited capacity lap swim starting October 5th. WHEN: Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m. (Closed Sundays) – see swim schedule (Oct 5 – Dec 5) – There are half-hour breaks in between each swim lap session. – more...
“West Coast Craft Market” is Back in SF on Oct. 10
Artsy Fartsy, Get Out: Events, What's Closed / What's Open The first West Coast Craft Market of 2020 will take place Saturday, October 10, from 10am to 4pm, at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. DATE CHANGE – Event is now October 10th (it was originally scheduled for October 3rd but was moved due to poor air quality) This single-day, outdoor market more...
AC Transit Resumes Fare Collection on Oct. 19
Bay Area Updates AC Transit will resume fare collection on Monday, October 19. Fare collection was suspended because of COVID-19. AC Transit introduced multiple changes in the wake of COVID-19. They included rear-door boarding and no fare collection in order to facilitate social distancing and help protect the safety of riders and operators. In addition, more...
Watch an Old BART Train Get Demolished to Classical Music
Goodbye To make room for more of the new Fleet of the Future train cars, BART is ramping up the retirement of old train cars, which are being sustainably recycled. The majority of old cars will be recycled. Parts are stripped, the shell is shredded, and the metal is melted down for more...
Bay Area May Require Telecommuting, Even After COVID-19
Bay Area Updates Thanks to NBC and the Daily Mail for letting us know that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (a regional government agency in the Bay Area) voted last week to require people who work in offices for large companies to work from home three days a week. The goal of the proposed more...
“UNDSCVRD Sundays” Filipino 3-Block Pop-Up is Back Oct. 4th
Get Out: Events Celebrate Filipino American History Month and support your favorite Undiscovered vendors with three blocks of daytime outdoor dining, artisan markets, and street art in SOMA Pilipinas. It’s a new way to stroll, shop, & dine during Covid-19 to help reboot life safely, adapt to the “new normal” and help save and more...
Major Lazer Live Drive-In Concert Comes to Burlingame
Get Out: Events Major Lazer is embarking on a drive-in concert tour in support of their newest album release ‘Music Is The Weapon,’ out on October 23rd. The second date of the tour is heading to Burlingame at the Bayshore Drive-In, which is at the Burlingame Golf Center, on October 24, 2020. Major Lazer more...
SF Going Electric in 2021 w/ New Battery-Powered Muni Buses
Bay Area Updates, Brand New In May 2018, the SFMTA announced its commitment to having an all-electric bus fleet by 2035. Starting in early October, the SFMTA will take a big leap forward in implementing its Sustainability and Climate Action Program by installing nine new charging stations at Muni Woods Division to power the agency’s first battery electric buses more...
