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SF Can Now Seize Private Buildings to Use as Emergency HousingSF Can Now Seize Private Buildings to Use as Emergency Housing
By - posted 4/21/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates

Thanks to Curbed for letting us know about the city memorandum outlining San Francisco’s powers to seize privately-owned land and buildings for emergency housing during the coronavirus outbreak. According to the memo, issued on April 3, 2020, Mayor London Breed holds the broad power to commandeer private property (as long as more...

Exploratorium Celebrates 50th Anniv. of Earth DayExploratorium Celebrates 50th Anniv. of Earth Day
By - posted 4/21/2020
Celebrations

April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Founded in 1970 by activist groups, Earth Day is now an annual, global event to raise awareness about our natural environment, the threats posed by a changing climate, and the actions we can take to address and mitigate the impacts on more...

Thank You SF, for Staying Away From Hippie Hill on 4/20Thank You SF, for Staying Away From Hippie Hill on 4/20
By - posted 4/21/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to ABC7 and KPIX 5 for reporting the impact of Coronavirus to SF’s 4/20. As we all know SF canceled the 4/20 Hippie Hill event to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. Her tough words, “We will not tolerate anyone coming to San Francisco for 4/20 this year,” was been more...

Free Chicken Nuggets from Wendy'sFree Chicken Nuggets from Wendy’s
By - posted 4/21/2020
Freebies

Wendy’s is hooking everyone up with free chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24, 2020. What’s your fancy? You can choose between spicy or crispy nugs. Just hit up any Wendy’s drive-thru nationwide for a free 4-piece nuggets with no purchase required whatsoever. H/t: KRON4   Not gonna lie, all this love y’all are showing more...

Dumping "Donations" at Goodwill is a Bad Idea Right NowDumping “Donations” at Goodwill is a Bad Idea Right Now
By - posted 4/21/2020
Bay Area Updates

Thanks to Mercury News and ABC7  for reporting that dumping donations in the thrift stores are being discouraged due to the current pandemic. People have been dumping goods at Goodwill donation sites. There has been an increase of about 25% in donation drops in the Bay Area, San Mateo, San Francisco, more...

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Late Tonight: April 21-22Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Late Tonight: April 21-22
By - posted 4/21/2020
Things to Do

The annual Lyrid meteor shower lasts from about April 16 to 25. About 10 to 15 meteors per hour can be expected around the shower’s peak, in a dark sky. In 2020, the peak viewing hours is expected to take place in the dark hours before dawn April 22, with no more...

SF Bans Cars From 12 Streets This Week: Check Out the MapSF Bans Cars From 12 Streets This Week: Check Out the Map
By - posted 4/21/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces Slow Streets Program to Support Physical Distancing on Residential Streets The Slow Streets Program will support physical distancing guidelines while providing safer streets for those making essential trips while walking or biking. With Muni service temporarily reduced, sometimes it is difficult to maintain 6’ of social distance on more...

Muni is Bringing Back Some Routes on April 25Muni is Bringing Back Some Routes on April 25
By - posted 4/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

The SFMTA has recently seen a small increase in the number of available personnel, allowing Muni to expand coverage starting April 25. Modified routes returning include the 5 Fulton, 12 Folsom, 28 19th Ave., 54 Felton. “Core” routes with increased service include 9 San Bruno, 38R Geary Rapid, L Bus more...

SF Releases Map of COVID-19 Cases By Zip CodeSF Releases Map of COVID-19 Cases By Zip Code
By - posted 4/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates

San Francisco Releases Map Of Coronavirus Impact By Zip Code Positive cases and rates displayed on the map by zip code, reaffirming San Francisco’s ongoing focus on equity. Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax today released a new map that displays confirmed cases of coronavirus in San more...

G-Eazy Giving Free Meals for a Month to At-Risk SF YouthG-Eazy Giving Free Meals for a Month to At-Risk SF Youth
By - posted 4/20/2020
Uplifting

Thanks to TMZ and KTVU for the uplifting news that rapper G-Eazy donating free meals to at-risk youth in SF. G-Eazy is giving back to the local community during this time of crisis. The Bay Area hip-hop star is helping to provide free meals to at-risk youth living in San Francisco more...

Awesome Oakland Teacher Reads Stories Live Online Every DayAwesome Oakland Teacher Reads Stories Live Online Every Day
By - posted 4/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, Community

Thank you NBC Bay Area for introducing Oakland teacher Mr. Limata to us. He is a first-grade teacher at Emerson Elementary in Oakland Unified. He enjoys sharing readings with the students, listening to their laughter, awe, and their many other emotions in-between and beyond. He also enjoys learning from their comments/participation more...

Bay Area City Offers Free Test to Every Resident: One of First in WorldBay Area City Offers Free Test to Every Resident: One of First in World
By - posted 4/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates

Thank you to SFGATE for letting us know that Bolinas (1,600 popularion) is attempting to be one of the first cities in the world to offer free COVID-19 testing to every resident. Why Try to Test Everyone? The Italian town of Vo, pop. 3,300, was the first to test its entire community more...

Celebrate 420 w/ Live Stream Parties + Virtual Smoke OutsCelebrate 420 w/ Live Stream Parties + Virtual Smoke Outs
By - posted 4/20/2020
Brand New

San Francisco’s official 4/20 Hippie Hill celebration has been canceled but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of great online music and smoke sessions for you to join in. 420 Online Celebrations 4/20 “Gathering of the Tribe w/ Moonalice Bay area jam band hosts a 420 party every year, so this is more...

SF Threatens Arrests on 420 in Golden Gate ParkSF Threatens Arrests on 420 in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 4/20/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Mayor London Breed’s had tough words for anyone planning to come to San Francisco and go to Hippie Hill on 420. As we all know, due to the ongoing concerns around COVID-19 The 420 Hippie Hill celebration on April 20th, 2020 in more...

Invite a Live Goat or Llama on Your Next "Zoom" CallInvite a Live Goat or Llama on Your Next “Zoom” Call
By - posted 4/19/2020
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting

Thanks to CNN for letting us know that Sweet Farm, an animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, has set up “Goat 2 Meeting” – where you can have a llama, goat, cow or other farm animal make a live cameo appearance on your next Zoom meeting. Animal cameos are $65 for more...