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49ers’ Super Bowl Loss May Have Actually Saved Lives in SF
Uplifting Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that the 49ers’ Super Bowl loss, as sucky as it was, may have actually saved Bay Area lives. Not all losses are defeat and in every cloud there is a silver lining. The 49ers’ Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs in early February may more...
Bay Area County Requires Face Masks in Public Starting April 17
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Sonoma is the first Bay Area county to mandate the wearing of face masks in public (with certain exceptions). Sonoma County changed its face mask policy from a recommendation to an order requiring members of the public to wear facial coverings effective at 12:01 more...
SF’s Low-Cost Shuttle Helps Seniors & Disabled Get to Grocery Stores
Groceries / Supermarkets Shop-a-Round is a convenient, low-cost shuttle or subsidized Taxi ride that makes it easier to go grocery shopping. How to apply for Shop-a-Round This SFMTA service offers registered seniors and people with disabilities personalized assistance and a ride to/from the grocery store. This service appears to still be active during COVID-19 but please more...
Facebook Grants $15 Million for Bay Area Small Businesses
Uplifting Facebook is committed to keeping people safe and well-informed about the recent outbreak of COVID-19. In addition, they have launched their Small Business Grants Programme that aims to support small businesses that are experiencing unexpected challenges from the global crisis. The company is giving $15 Million in cash grants and ad more...
Burning Man is Cancelled, But Virtual Black Rock City is Coming
Artsy Fartsy Once a year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. In this crucible of creativity, all are welcome. However, not this year. We expected this, but it’s official: Burning Man is officially more...
SF’s 2020 Pride Festival & Parade Officially Canceled
Brand New We have some disappointing news to share today that was all but inevitable. After weeks of evaluating all possible solutions, San Francisco Pride announces that this year’s Parade and Celebration, originally scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, June 27-28, will not take place as planned. Read the full press release. We know this more...
BART Closes Station Entrances in SF and Oakland
Brand New Starting Monday April 13, BART will temporarily close several entrances at the four downtown San Francisco stations as well as additional entrances at the 12th & 19th Street stations in Oakland. The closures will help us focus our cleaning efforts and to improve safety for our employees and riders during times more...
SF’s Carnaval Festival & Parade Postponed Until After Summer
Brand New Carnaval San Francisco’s chosen theme, “Salud Es Poder, Health Is Our Wealth,” could not be more relevant than it is in 2020. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of the theme in a way that was not expected. Now, more than ever, people are more aware of how fragile more...
Unemployed in California to Get Extra $600 Starting This Week
Brand New Did you already file for unemployment yet? If not, this is a good time to file because you may be getting an extra $600 a week which could last up to 4 months. The unemployment benefits are part of the federal stimulus package approved by Congress. Gov. Newsom said on Thursday, more...
Free Unlimited “Bay Wheels” Bike Rides for Healthcare Workers Thru 4/30
Brand New Bay Wheels is offering a 30-day program to give critical healthcare workers free bike-share memberships. Through April 30, eligible healthcare workers can sign up through their employer to access unlimited 45-minute trips on Classic bikes and e-bikes. Get more information and FAQs or send an email to herobikes@lyft.com. Not all heroes wear capes, more...
Walt Disney Family Museum’s New “Zoom” Q&A + Virtual Series
Brand New In keeping its mission, The Walt Disney Family Museum has a new and unique way to connect to their audience virtually. They are thrilled to announce the bi-weekly virtual series “Happily Ever After Hours”. Happening every Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 pm, hosted via Zoom webinar. It is a virtual series more...
California’s Plan to Loosen Restrictions? Newsom Speaks at Noon
Brand New At Noon today, California Governor Gavin Newsom will hold a press conference to discuss the plan for how to loosen stay-at-home restrictions, transition from shelter-in-place to a more “normal” way of life. He will lay out parameters and tools needed before the state would modify California’s statewide stay-at-home orders and other more...
This Masked Man Delivers Free Toilet Paper & Weed
Brand New During these hard times, people around the world try to help those who are in need, but there are people who take an interesting approach to helping people. Vice tells us a peculiar story of a masked man driving around the streets of Manchester, England giving out free toilet paper, more...
Bay Area Farm & CSA Delivery Services
Brand New Get fresh veggies delivered right to your door, plus help support local farms and CSAs. Here are some tips from the FDA on how to properly wash fruits & vegetables. Stay healthy, stay home and save lives. Bay Area Farm and CSA Delivery Services Golden Gate Organics They bring seasonal organic produce from more...
Assassin’s Creed II Is Now Free
Deals Popular video game Assassin’s Creed II is now free to download and is yours to keep. Get it for free on Ubisoft’s uPlay service beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Other games in the franchise, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Assassin’s Creed Revelations, will both be available at discounted prices. To claim your free more...
