SF City Guides
Point Isabel Reopens June 1, But Dog Leashes Required
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open The East Bay Regional Park District is set to reopen Point Isabel Regional Shoreline on Monday, June 1, 2020, with special restrictions to keep dogs on leash. Point Isabel was closed on Thursday, April 2, 2020, due to updated local health agency “shelter in place” orders requiring the closure of more...
What’s Opening Monday in San Francisco – June 1st
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open According to the timeline issued by the Mayor on May 28th, a few new business types are allowed to open today, June 1st. Starting today, child care (ages 0-5) is allowed, plus botanical gardens, outdoor museums and historical sites, plus outdoor curbside retail for services with minimal contact (like shoe repair, more...
How to Donate to Help Oakland Small Businesses Recover
Healing After the protests and looting this weekend, there are many small businesses that have been destroyed and need help. Here are some options if you’re in a financial position to donate. How to Donate to Help Small Business Recover Help Oakland POC Owned Small Biz Get Cleaned Up Oakland Black Business Damage Fund Please note more...
Marin County Opens for Outdoor Dining Starting Today
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Marin County is moving into the next round of its COVID-19 pandemic response, with further reopenings under the shelter-in-place order. Outdoor retail, office space, outdoor dining, and curbside library services join child care and summer/sports camps as business sectors allowed to reopen to patrons and employees as of June 1 more...
Non-Profit Fuels SF Restaurants with $2.5 Million of Business
Uplifting Thank you SFist and SF Business Times for the inspiring news about a nonprofit organization that has been keeping SF restaurants busy feeding the hungry and underserved. SF New Deal is building a new way to care for the community by partnering with restaurants, city, and community organizations. From restaurants and more...
“Black Lives Matter” Peaceful Solidarity Protest in Walnut Creek
Healing You are encouraged to show up at 3 pm in Walnut Creek’s Civic Park on June 1 to say Black Lives Matter. The focus will be on Black voices; you’re encouraged to show support and listen. The event will have speakers, followed by a march at 4 pm. Please note, there’s more...
The “Renegade Drive-In” Movie Theater is Back
Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events, What's Closed / What's Open The North Bay Mobile Drive-In hits Novato with a renegade outdoor film screening in this DIY flash mob drive-in movie where you watch a flick on a 30-foot screen, tune your radio to 88.3, and drink in your car. The show typically begins with a 20+ minute pre-show with trailers and a cartoon. There’s also usually a 15 minute intermission more...
A Summer Pop-Up Drive-in Movie Theater is Coming to The Bay Area
Bay Area Updates, Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open The Alameda County Fair has announced they will start a pop-up drive-in movie theater at the fairgrounds in Pleasanton starting June 12th. The Bay’s New Pop-Up Drive-in Movie Theater Here’s what we know/don’t know so far – please note details may change Starts Friday June 12th (new date – was originally June 5th) Every more...
Oakland Target Store Shut Down “Indefinitely”
What's Closed / What's Open In the wake of the protests and violence in the Bay Area that the Oakland Broadway/27th Target store is shutting down temporarily after being damaged and looted. SF Gate reports it is closing “indefinitely.” Team members impacted by store closure will be paid for up to 14 days of scheduled hours more...
SF Implements Curfew Tonight Starting at 8pm
Bay Area Updates Mayor London Breed announced that San Francisco is implementing a citywide curfew starting Sunday night, May 31st. The curfew is from 8pm to 5am and is effective immediately. Exemptions will be healthcare workers, public safety workers and homeless/unhoused. How long with the curfew last? The official press release from the Mayor only more...
More “George Floyd” Protests Planned for Bay Area
Bay Area Updates To help keep you aware and informed as to what is happening around the Bay, here is a round-up of four upcoming marches and protests planned by activists in response to the death of George Floyd. Why is Funcheap posting about this? Funcheap wants everyone to be safe so we are more...
Free Krispy Kreme Donut Week (June 1-5)
Freebies For months, the concept of time and days has been a blur. That’s why this year, Krispy Kreme’s changing National Doughnut Day to National Doughnut Week! That’s right, you get to choose not only your doughnut but the day to enjoy it. Stop by your local shop any day Monday to more...
SF’s New “30-Foot Rule” For Face Masks
Bay Area Updates Thanks to the SF Chronicle for their helpful overview of the rather confusing new “30-Foot Rule” for face coverings that was introduced on Thursday. The new rule states that you must wear a face covering if you come within 30-feet of another person, even outdoors. The rule is meant to provide more...
Live 105’s Legendary DJ Aaron Axelsen is Back
Virtual Events Aaron Axelsen is a legendary Bay Area DJ who for 23 years rocked out on Live 105 (later Alt 1053) who helped introduce soon-to-be-famous bands like Coldplay, Oasis, Arcade Fire, Amy Winehouse, The Killers, Sam Smith and Radiohead to the Bay Area. He also has hosted a weekly club night more...
Have You Seen The LEGO BART Train?
Fun & Games Thanks to bartable for letting us know about Sergio Aldana, a 19-year-old living in Richmond who rides BART from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Pleasant Hill, where he’s a sophomore at Diablo Valley College taking product design classes. And he’s combined two longtime interests into one passion project. Check more...
