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San Francisco City Hall Lights up for 4th of July
4th of July San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in red, blue, and white to celebrate American Independence Day. City Hall 2020 4th of July Lighting Schedule July 3 – Kick Off July 4 – 4th of July Celebration July 5 – Final Day The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject more...
July 4th Protests: List of 25+ Bay Area Rallies & Marches
Causes UPDATED PROTEST/RALLY LIST – Check out Funcheap’s updated list of Bay Area protests (updated several times a week) With fireworks and most parades and 4th of July events being canceled, there are plenty of protests scheduled if you’re looking for a way to (safely and distantly) make your voice heard. We more...
Most Bay Area Beaches Now Closed for 4th of July Weekend
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that on Wednesday the governor announced that while the beaches remain open, all parking lots at state beaches in 19 different counties will be closed from Sunrise on Friday July 3rd until 9am Monday July 6th. State Parks will be temporarily closing vehicular access more...
Angel Island Ferry is Back This Week (with New Safety Rules)
What's Closed / What's Open Angel Island State Park has just reopened for socially-distant outside exploring via ferry. Experience one of the most beautiful and historically rich islands in the San Francisco Bay. This hidden gem is a wonderful destination for fun, adventure, and American history. Starting July 2, 2020, The Angel Island Ferry is reopening more...
Santa Clara County Plans July 13 Reopening of Salons & Gyms
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Santa Clara County will move forward with reopening salons but with strict new guidelines. UPDATE: On July 4th the state of California denied Santa Clara County’s request for a “variance” to reopen The new Health Officer Order was issued on July 2, 2020, it more...
SF Leasing 145 New Housing Units For the Homeless
Bay Area Updates Last week, the Board of Supervisors approved Mayor London N. Breed’s resolution to lease 833 Bryant, which will provide 145 units of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for people experiencing homelessness. Read the full press release. Previously a surface parking lot in SoMa, 833 Bryant is currently under construction. When complete in fall more...
Your Bay Bridge Toll May Soon Be $9
Bay Area Updates Thanks to the Mercury News for letting us know that a state appeals court has held up a voter-approved plan to raise the Bay Bridge toll by $3 over six years. The plan to raise the Bay Bridge toll $1 each year until it reached $9 in 2025 was approved as more...
Oakland’s New Giant “All Black Lives Matter” Mural
Causes, Murals Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know about the new mural circling the street near Oakland’s Lake Merritt over the weekend. Photo credit, John Kirkmire of LakeMerritt.org The text reads “All black trans queer nonbinary women’s disabled imprisoned lives matter“ The East Bay Center for Queer Art organized the art installation on more...
San Francisco Archbishop Holds Exorcism in Golden Gate Park
Causes, Healing Thanks to CBS Bay Area for letting us know that over the weekend, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, who has been very critical of the protesters, performed an exorcism at the site in Golden Gate Park where the Father Junipero Statue was toppled because “evil is present there.” Read more at CBS Bay more...
Oakland Zoo at Risk of Closure
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the East Bay Citizen for letting us know that the Oakland Zoo says that it’s running out of money and at risk of closing down. County officials have been working with the zoo to figure out a safe reopening plan (including closing indoor exhibits and rides) but the county more...
SF’s Iconic Ghirardelli Square Sign Going Dark for 2 Months
Community Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that the huge Ghirardelli Square sign in San Francisco is about to “vanish.” The sign, originally built in 1915 and restored in 1964 is being taken down, replicated one letter at a time and will be back “brighter than ever.” The iconic sign more...
Illegal Fireworks Cause 2.5 Acre Fire in Oakland Hills
Bay Area Updates Thanks to the East Bay Times for letting us know about the three-alarm brush fire on Sunday in the Oakland hills near 580 that the fire department believes was caused by illegal fireworks. It took 56 firefighters to put out the 2.5 acre fire. There was no damage to any structures more...
SF’s Pink Triangle Can Be Seen From Space. NASA Will Prove it.
Pride Thanks to the SF Gate for letting us know that this year’s pink triangle for Pride is so bright it can be seen from space. On Saturday, SF’s “Pink Triangle” illuminated with 2,700 Pink Lights. A beloved beacon of hope and inclusion, has long been at the center of the city’s annual SF more...
Oakland to Send “Crisis Team” to Some 911 Calls Instead of Cops
Community, Police Reform Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Oakland is planning to launch a new mobile crisis response unit for Non-Violent 911 calls to help free up police officers to patrol their neighborhoods. This new approach is modeled after Eugene, Oregon’s CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets). A CAHOOTS more...
Contra Costa County’s July 1 Reopening Might be Postponed
What's Closed / What's Open Thank you KTVU for reporting that an uptick in COVID-19 cases could delay July 1 reopening in Contra Costa County. Any change to the timeline would immediately affect businesses and activities that are currently scheduled to resume July 1, including indoor dining, bars, gyms, hotels and some personal care services, including nail salons more...
