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Movie Theaters Can Reopen in California on June 12 (But Not in Bay Area)
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the Hollywood Reporter for letting us know that California is giving counties the power to allow movie theaters to reopen on June 12 with restrictions. What about the Bay Area? Please note this reopening only applies to counties that have met state criteria so this currently excludes most of more...
SF Mayor Announces New Police Reforms
Community Mayor London Breed Announces Roadmap for New Police Reforms Thursday, June 11, 2020 Additional reforms will focus on eliminating the need for police to be first responders for non-criminal situations and changing hiring, promotional, training, and disciplinary systems Mayor London N. Breed today announced her vision to fundamentally change the nature of policing more...
Oakland’s Huge “Black Lives Matter” Mural Almost Didn’t Happen
Causes, Murals Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know the background story of Oakland’s massive Black Lives Matter street mural and how it almost didn’t happen. See awesome aerial photos of the mural from Beto Lopez Photography The massive bold yellow mural, which covers three city blocks and took 400 volunteers and artists more...
Yosemite National Park Reopens Today
What's Closed / What's Open Yosemite National Park posted an update on their website and Facebook page that, the park will reopen to the general public for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced it to shut its gates in March. Read Full Press Release and Plan your visit. Beginning June 11, the park will open more...
Happy 54th Birthday to San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum!
City Insight, Museums / Cultural Institutions Located in the heart of the Civic Center, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the more...
Yes, SF Allows You to See Friends: Updated Health Guidelines
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco has updated their guidelines on how to safely expand social circles. I.e. how to stop going insane inside your own house and how to see friends and family in the safest way possible. San Francisco issued updated guidance on Saturday on more...
Oakland Protest’s “Woman On A Horse” Gets Her Own Mural
Causes, Murals Thanks to the SF Gate and @muralsofoakland for letting us know that the woman who rode a horse at George Floyd Oakland protest on May 29th got her own mural. Brianna Noble is a black horsewoman and small business owner. She rode horseback through an Oakland demonstration for George Floyd with more...
Muni Brings Back More Routes & Buses Starting June 13
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Beginning Saturday, June 13, the SFMTA will increase Muni service and frequency, add select routes into service and extend some current routes to continue to support essential trips. These service changes will improve transit access through Chinatown, SoMa and the Excelsior neighborhoods, identified by the Muni’s Service Equity Strategy as neighborhoods more...
7 Bay Area Grocery Wholesalers Now Open to the Public
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFEater for providing us a list of 7 grocery wholesalers that are open to the public and serve the Bay Area (most are delivery-only). Here are the highlights, but for the full list – including details on Sysco, TwoXSea and Water2Table (who supply NoPa and Delfina… mmmm…), make sure more...
The Battle Over Bernal Rock’s “Black Lives Matter” Mural
Causes, Murals Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know how a neighborhood battle started over painting ‘Black Lives Matter’ on SF’s Bernal rock. Bernal Rock is a neighborhood landmark, a community message board that expresses the sentiments of many in the area. Kseniya Makarova, a San Francisco graphic designer, and artist painted the rock more...
Why the Golden Gate Bridge Now Makes Strange Noises
City Insight Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know why the Golden Gate Bridge started making strange noises with the wind last Friday. Many have heard the bizarre whistling sound and wondered what it was. Golden Gate Bridge Sargent reported the eerie sound you’re hearing from the Golden Gate Bridge is in fact the more...
Outdoor Dining Officially Coming to SF This Friday
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London Breed Announces Outdoor Dining in San Francisco Starting This Weekend Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Restaurants may begin outdoor service beginning Friday, June 12, with proper health and safety protocols in place. City’s Shared Spaces Program to assist businesses by providing flexible use of sidewalks, streets, and other public spaces to more...
30,000+ SF City Workers to Stop Work at Noon for 8:46 to Honor George Floyd
Causes Mayor London Breed has asked all city employees (where it is safe to do so) to stop work for a full 8 minutes and 46 minutes at Noon on June 9th to mourn the killing of George Floyd. Transport Workers Union Local 250A/Muni Operators is also participating and Muni will be more...
Oakland Protest Turns Into Huge Street Dance Party
Bay Area Updates Thanks to Thizzler On The Roof for posting the video of the protest turned dance party last Wednesday night in Oakland. A peaceful demonstration in Oakland turned into a huge street dance party. Here’s a clip from Thizzler On The Roof. Here’s a video posted by Robb Benson via YouTube.
The Presidio Gets “Slow Streets” Starting June 8
Bay Area Updates Presidio Slow Streets starts today, a companion to the City’s efforts to create more space for everyone to get outside and walk, run, and bike safely. From June 8 to 30, (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) select streets in the park will be closed so visitors can recreate while more...
