SF City Guides
Mt. Diablo Beacon Lit Every Sunday During Pandemic
Bay Area Updates, Community, Uplifting Thanks to claycord.com for letting us know that the “Eye Of Diablo,” beacon atop Mount Diablo, which is normally only lit one day a year, will be will lit every Sunday throughout the crisis. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Mount Diablo State Park’s Beacon, the Eye of Diablo will be more...
No More 10¢ Grocery Bag Charge (For Now)
Bay Area Updates Thanks to EaterSF for letting us know that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on April 23rd suspending California’s 10-cent charge for grocery store bags, a new rule for 60 days. This is in response to most grocery stores banning the use of re-usable bags when shopping to help more...
Face Masks for Everyone in America
Uplifting DHVANI, is a clothing company known for eco-friendly workout gear, to help stop the spread of COVID-19 they are using their manufacturing and distribution resources to put a free mask on every face in America. Request your free mask – you’ll need to give your email address and mailing address if more...
Sirens All Over SF at 12:05pm: City-Wide Fire Department Tribute
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting At 12:05pm everywhere around the city, San Francisco Fire Department to run sirens on engine trucks and ambulances in tribute to first responders everywhere according to a press release issued this morning. #SingOutSF Event dedicated to Frontline Workers in the Fight Against COVID-19 Today at 12noon PDT, San Franciscans, #Yoursffd and others around more...
Church Bells All Over San Francisco Ring at 11:55am Today
Community, Uplifting According to a press release issued this morning, church and house of worship bells will be run simultaneously across San Francisco at 11:55am on Saturday, April 25. SF Houses of Worship: Ring Your Bells on Saturday, April 25th at 11:55 am to Show Appreciation & Support for Frontline Workers in the more...
“I Left My Heart In San Francisco” Mass Sing-along w/ Tony Bennett on Saturday
Community, Uplifting Thanks to The Chronicle for letting us know the wonderful news that Tony Bennett will Lead “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” Singalong this Saturday. What better song to pick up our spirits and what better artist to bring the people together? – Check out the lyrics Let us all join more...
COVID-19 & Upcoming Elections: Are We Voting By Mail in Nov.?
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SF Chronicle for informing us that San Francisco officials are scrambling to make voting in November’s election pandemic-proof. Is a pandemic-proof election possible this coming November? Currently, we are facing a dilemma between our right to vote versus protecting our health and everyone around us. With the Corona Virus more...
Free COVID-19 Testing for Mission Locals: April 25-28
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to Mission Local for letting us know about the free COVID-19 testing for Mission residents. Through a partnership between UCSF, the Latino Task Force for COVID-19, and SF Department of Public Health, they will be offering free COVID-19 testing for all persons age 4 years and older in part of more...
SF Etsy’s Virtual Weekend: w/ 50+ Bay Area Creators (April 24-26)
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates SF Etsy is going virtual with a live online marketplace craft show event featuring 50+ of your favorite local Etsy sellers artists and designers for a wonderful weekend event. There is no software to download, just click the link and watch. There will be giveaways of art and handmade products, live art more...
The Beatles “Yellow Submarine” Worldwide Sing-A-Long Party on Saturday
Community Thanks to Jam Base for sharing the wonderful news about the YouTube “Yellow Submarine” Beatles Sing-A-Long Watch Party. This Saturday, April 25th at 9am Pacific, join The Beatles Youtube Channel for The Beatles’ Celebration of Love, Music, and surfacing from strange seas into a beautiful world free of the Blue Meanies! Escape more...
East Bay Safeway’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” Music Video in the Aisles
Uplifting The hardworking essential workers of Safeway in Martinez had some fun rocking out at work, while wearing their face masks and keeping their 6-foot social distance. They made a fun and adorable music video set to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer.” They can be seen dancing through the aisles, stocking more...
“Play On” 3-Day Virtual Music Fest feat. Rare Concert Footage of 65+ Artists
Virtual Events Relive epic live performances during a 3-day streaming music festival featuring rare concert footage, running April 24 – 26, 2020. If you’re trying to make it a raging Sunday night at home, it looks like they’ve extended the festival through early morning (8 am PST) on Monday, April 27 according more...
SF Receives $10.5 Million in Donations for COVID-19 Fund
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Give2SF COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will provide San Franciscans with food security, access to housing, and security for workers and small businesses. Mayor London Breed is happy to announce that the Fund has received approximately $10.5 million in contributions and pledges from foundations and individual donors, and is accepting more...
Free Snickers Bar for Essential Workers
Freebies Give an essential worker a free Snickers bar as a token of thanks. Whether they’re nurses, delivery drivers or cashiers, the brave essential workers still on the job are keeping us going. So, give a little something to keep them going: a free Snickers bar. Do you have a family member, friend or more...
SF Wants to Give All Students “A’s” Because of COVID-19
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to NY Post for letting us know that San Francisco school officials want are pushing to give students “A” grades this year to help ease their coronavirus-related traumas. The school board will formally vote on a controversial plan that would give A’s in all subjects to students in grades 6-12 after more...
