SF City Guides
Oakland Outdoor Restaurants Can Open on June 19th
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thank you KPIX5 for letting us know that Alameda County (which includes Oakland) will reopen outdoor dining, houses Of worship, and indoor retail on June 19. Alameda County released a statement last Friday to allow more activities under its Health Officer Orders this Friday, which will move the county further along more...
Defund The Police? Here’s How Much SF & Oakland Spend on Police
Causes, City Insight, Police Reform Thanks to SF Gate for their research and letting us know how much several prominent Bay Area cities spend on their police departments. A few things to start with is that every city and budget can vary wildly and can’t often be compared apples to apples. Also for context, most people who more...
“Free Soup Tuesdays” Until 7pm in SF
Freebies, Uplifting Spanish tapas spot, El Lopo located at 1327 Polk Street (btwn Pine and Bush) presents “Soupy Tuesdays” They’ll be putting on a pot of something comforting and nourishing for anyone who wants some. It’s free and the only catch is that you have to smile. They offer a different soup more...
“Chalk Over Hate” See SF’s Black Lives Matter “Stencil” House
Causes Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that the couple who called the police after they saw a stenciling “Black Lives Matter” in chalk onto his own property has issued an apology, and now neighbors and allies have added lots of other chalk messages to the retaining wall and sidewalk. San Francisco more...
SF Allows Outdoor Gatherings of Up to 12 People
What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London Breed announced today June 15th that San Francisco moves to the next phase of reopening which include not only indoor retail opening (50% capacity limit) but also outdoor fitness classes, outdoor religious gatherings and other “small gatherings” of up to 12 people as long as face coverings and more...
LGBT Virtual Rally & Town Hall for Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
Causes This morning the United States Supreme Court ruled that companies do not have the right to discriminate against LGBT workers In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court said federal law, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, should be understood to include sexual orientation and gender identity. – BBC On June 15th at more...
Which Shopping Malls Have Reopened in San Francisco?
What's Closed / What's Open Now that the City of San Francisco has moved into stage 2B and opened indoor retail, several of the city’s largest malls are now reopening. Please note that details/hours may change and you’ll have to contact each mall to see which stores are open San Francisco Malls Updated as of 6/15/20 Open for Indoor more...
Pier 39’s Sea Lions Welcome You Back. Monday, June 15th
What's Closed / What's Open Ready to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors? As it is safer to be outside, visit PIER 39 and enjoy all of the outdoor fun with fresh air, amazing views, seafood served al fresco, unique shopping, and of course, their sea lions PIER 39 will reopen starting on Monday, June more...
San Francisco Indoor Retail Opens Today
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that indoor retail resumes Monday in San Francisco. It was mid-May that we reported that the city maybe just a few weeks away from the next phase of reopening according to the Mayor. San Francisco aims for the next reopening phase in 2-4 Weeks. Well, more...
Angry Turkey “Gerald” Forces Closure of Oakland Rose Garden
Outdoorsy Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that Oakland was forced to close the rose garden over an angry turkey that won’t stop attacking people who invade his home Three weeks ago we posted about “Gerald” The Turkey, a wild turkey that went wild on Oakland Park-goers. Oh well, he won’t more...
SF’s First “Interactive Justice Mural” Launches in SoMa
Artsy Fartsy, Causes, Murals Located at 1000 Howard St (at 6th St.) in SoMa, is an Interactive Justice Mural. 1AM SF created a “HELLO, the Justice we want is…” wall where you and the community are invited to finish the sentence by either writing your thoughts on our wall. If you cannot physically make it, more...
SF May Redirect Police Funds to the Black Community
Causes Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that London Breed announced an effort to redirect police funds to the black community. SF Mayor London Breed announced on June 4th, that together with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors she will look to redirect funds from the Police Department to the more...
SF’s Zeitgeist Beer Garden Reopens with “Zeit Booths”
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Wonderful news from SF Gate, the Zeitgeist has reopened this weekend with outdoor dining in “Zeit booths” Zeitgeist, the hidden Beer Garden located in the Mission opened June 12, and will be open this weekend June 13 and 14 from 2 pm to 7 pm. Check out their new and safe picnic-table-booths more...
Muni Rolls Back 2021 Fare Increases (For Now)
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SF Chronicle for letting us know that Muni rolls back fare increases after pressure from SF supervisors. Back in April SFMTA approved their budget which included broad Muni fare hikes. The fare hikes (at least the 30-cent hike proposed for 2021), which were opposed by the San Francisco Board more...
Classic 1935 SF Diner “It’s Tops” on Market Street Closes for Good
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Sad news from Broke-Ass Stuart, the legendary “It’s Tops” Diner closes in forever in SF. It’s Tops is known for its prominent neon signage at the corner of Market Street, the original 1935 diner atmosphere with knotty pine walls dripping with nostalgia, vinyl-clad booths, and counter stools, and authentic tabletop chrome more...
