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BART Unveils New “Jumper-Proof” Fare Gate Prototype
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KPIX5 for letting us know that BART unveiled a prototype of a new jumper-proof fare gate at Richmond station. The Richmond BART Station now has a newly designed ADA accessible fare gate prototype to test BART’s next generation of fare gates. The new design is the result of months more...
Napa County Wineries, Bars & Tasting Rooms Can Reopen Today
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that Napa Valley wineries are ready to welcome Bay Area visitors. Napa County officials released new guidelines last Friday, allowing wineries, bars and tasting rooms in Napa County to reopen starting June 12. The Drink Business has pointed out important requirements in more...
Meet The Presidio’s Three Adorable Coyote Puppies
City Insight It’s now more than two months into the 2020 pupping season, which typically runs from spring to fall. We’ve confirmed that a litter of at least three pups was born in mid-April. These pups are reaching eight weeks of age and beginning traveling with the adults around the park. To protect more...
Oakland & SF’s Beautiful “Black Lives Matter” Murals
Causes, Murals The Bay Area is booming with beautiful street murals in tribute to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement. Check out Murals of Oakland’s Instagram Page for beautiful and cultural #murals of #Oakland, CA, and where to find them as well as photos from @eggshell001 who catches many of the murals in the more...
The Bay’s First Drive-In Concert is Here… and it’s $100
Worth the Splurge The Bay’s first drive-in concert is here, but it will cost you. For $100 per car (yikes) you can enjoy the first Drive-In Concert we’re aware of this weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on June 12 and June 13 from 7 pm to 10 pm. Pay per vehicle more...
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...
