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Vehicular Access Closed At All State ParksVehicular Access Closed At All State Parks
By - posted 3/29/2020
Outdoorsy

As of today, California State Parks have announced it’s temporarily closing vehicle access at all 280 state parks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately because our citizens have not heeded the guidance to stay home and practice social distancing, our parks have been forced to close to vehicles. California Department of more...

Fun "Coronacation" Sign Brings Joy to East Bay NeighborhoodFun “Coronacation” Sign Brings Joy to East Bay Neighborhood
By - posted 3/29/2020
Artsy Fartsy

We can all use a little whimsy to brighten our days lately, so one neighbor in Walnut Creek decked out her front yard with a big festive sign to help spread a little joy to her neighbors. She shared her photo on Nextdoor with the caption “Come on by….when you’re getting more...

School Closures Extended Until (At Least) May 1stSchool Closures Extended Until (At Least) May 1st
By - posted 3/29/2020
Brand New

If you’re running out of creative ways to occupy your kids while home schooling them, you’ll need to make more lesson plans. Thanks to the SF Examiner for letting us know that the school closure, originally scheduled to end on April 6, has now been officially extended until May 1st.  The more...

SF Hotels (Even the Fancy Ones) Offer 8,000+ Rooms to The CitySF Hotels (Even the Fancy Ones) Offer 8,000+ Rooms to The City
By - posted 3/29/2020
Brand New

Thanks to the SF Examiner for letting us know that hotels in San Francisco have offered up (for a price) about 8,500 hotel rooms to house the homeless and first responders – including some of SF’s fanciest like The Palace and the Mark Hopkins International. According to The Chronicle the more...

Watch 3-Hours of SF's Bison Chilling in Golden Gate ParkWatch 3-Hours of SF’s Bison Chilling in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 3/29/2020
Brand New

Before it was postponed, Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary and Community Day on April 4th was supposed to also be a celebration to introduce 5 new bison to the public. Nevertheless that won’t stop us from taking a virtual stroll through San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and view the wildest more...

Bay Area Museums Send Each Other Virtual BouquetsBay Area Museums Send Each Other Virtual Bouquets
By - posted 3/29/2020
Healing

Museums around the world have shut their doors as we collectively fight against COVID-19. As a little pick-me-up, museums are sending each other iconic bouquets from their collections on social media. This fun viral trend has caught on with hundreds of museums around the world paying it forward and sending more...

All 23 San Mateo County Parks Now ClosedAll 23 San Mateo County Parks Now Closed
By - posted 3/28/2020
Brand New

San Mateo County Parks Closes All Parks To Slow The Spread Of Covid-19 San Mateo County Parks closed all parks at 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, to slow the spread of COVID-19. County parks will remain closed until further notice. The decision comes following a surge in visitors last weekend and observations more...

Ocean Beach & Marina Green Parking Lots Now ClosedOcean Beach & Marina Green Parking Lots Now Closed
By - posted 3/28/2020
Brand New

SF Park and Rec announced that the parking lots at Ocean Beach, Beach Chalet, and Marina Green, including Little Marina, are currently closed for COVID-19, coronavirus, health precautions. Please remember to stay safe and reduce the risk of spreading the virus by practicing social distancing. “This is not the time to more...

Twin Peaks Road Has Been ClosedTwin Peaks Road Has Been Closed
By - posted 3/28/2020
Brand New

According to an alert from SF Rec and Park, Twin Peaks Road Closed; Updated List of Closures Twin Peaks Road is currently closed until further notice for health precautions around COVID-19, the coronavirus. Here’s an updated list of all park-related closures: + Twin Peaks Road + Parking lots at Ocean Beach, Beach Chalet, Marina Green more...

SF Police May Start Enforcing "Shelter-in-Place" This WeekendSF Police May Start Enforcing “Shelter-in-Place” This Weekend
By - posted 3/28/2020
Brand New

San Francisco Police announced that it will be controlling the overcrowded hot spots this weekend and may shift their focus from education to enforcement. “For those who have been warned repeatedly, there will come a time when we will have to enforce that’s just a fact of life,” San Francisco Police more...

See's Candies Shutting Down ProductionSee’s Candies Shutting Down Production
By - posted 3/28/2020
Brand New

Thanks to the LA Times for letting us know that See’s Candies, based in South San Francisco, is shutting down production during the coronavirus outbreak. See’s is always focused on bringing joy to our customers. We are very sorry to have to say that sees.com is not taking orders at this more...

Santa Clara Convention Center Turns Into Our Newest HospitalSanta Clara Convention Center Turns Into Our Newest Hospital
By - posted 3/28/2020
Healing

The Bay Area has a new temporary hospital. In preparation for the surge of COVID-19 patients, the California Air National Guard has transformed the Santa Clara Convention Center into a temporary medical facility. The makeshift hospital can accommodate up to 250 patients who have tested positive for the virus, but are more...

More Beach and Overlook Closures for SF & MarinMore Beach and Overlook Closures for SF & Marin
By - posted 3/27/2020
Brand New

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in response to guidance from the Marin and San Francisco county health departments, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 26, 2020, Golden Gate National Recreation Area will offer more...

Moscone Center is SF's Newest ShelterMoscone Center is SF’s Newest Shelter
By - posted 3/27/2020
Brand New

San Francisco Mayor London Breed just announced that Moscone Center West will be turned into a shelter to help aid the fight against COVID-19. The new facility will open next week and remain open throughout the public health emergency. The mayor’s full press release below. SAN FRANCISCO TO OPEN NEW SHELTER AT more...

SF Gets Three New COVID-19 Drive-Thu Test SitesSF Gets Three New COVID-19 Drive-Thu Test Sites
By - posted 3/27/2020
Brand New

Mayor Breed Announces Three New Drive-Thru/Drop-In Covid-19 Testing Sites For The Public And Additional Prioritized Testing For First Responders And Health Care Workers Prioritized COVID-19 testing for front line first responders and health care workers will serve as an interim step to help preserve San Francisco’s capacity to serve the public more...