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The Ugly Instacart Shopper Scam: Huge Tips Switched to $0The Ugly Instacart Shopper Scam: Huge Tips Switched to $0
By - posted 4/13/2020
City Discoveries

Some people are so desperate for their grocery delivery orders to be accepted in the face of huge demand that they are resulting to being absolute dicks. CNN shared with us a sad story that in late March, an Instacart worker Annaliisa Arambula accepted an order from a customer who offered more...

San Francisco Launches Brand New 911 Texting ServiceSan Francisco Launches Brand New 911 Texting Service
By - posted 4/13/2020
Brand New

Mayor London N. Breed and Department of Emergency Management Executive Director Mary Ellen Carroll announced a critical tool and is now available in San Francisco to help people who cannot safely call 9-1-1 during the COVID-19 Stay Home Order and beyond and provide a life-saving option for people in situations, more...

Street Artist Fnnch Paints "Mask Bear" Murals All Over SFStreet Artist Fnnch Paints “Mask Bear” Murals All Over SF
By - posted 4/13/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Murals

Thanks to 7X7 for letting us know that there are currently 13 masked bears painted by street artist Fnnch in hopes to make passerbys smile in these trying times. Fnnch posted on his Instagram Page: “These boarded up stores are depressing. There are now 13 different Mask Bears out and about. If more...

SF Caps Food Delivery Commissions for Uber Eats, DoorDash & PostmatesSF Caps Food Delivery Commissions for Uber Eats, DoorDash & Postmates
By - posted 4/13/2020
Brand New

To support struggling San Francisco restaurants offering take-out food during the Quarantine Period,  Mayor London Breed Announced ad Delivery Fee Cap for delivery apps such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, Caviar, and Postmates.  Read Full Statement Released Friday, April 10, 2020. What’s Changing? These fees typically range from 10% to 30% and can more...

City Lights Raises $450,000 to Stay AliveCity Lights Raises $450,000 to Stay Alive
By - posted 4/13/2020
Brand New

It’s been three days since we have posted that City Lights Bookstore Might Close Down Forever, as coronavirus takes its toll on small businesses. But we got good news today! Thanks to 7×7 for letting us know that City Lights has so far raised $455,000 surpassing their goal of $300,000 Elaine Katzenberger, more...

The World's First Covid-19 Art MuseumThe World’s First Covid-19 Art Museum
By - posted 4/13/2020
Brand New

The Covid Art Museum is the world’s first “museum” for art born during the Covid-19 quarantine. A new artistic movement that was set up by three advertising creatives from Barcelona. It is an Instagram page showcasing artworks represented in the form of illustrations, photographs, animations, videos, and paintings with subjects such more...

Everything You Need to Know About Muni During COVID-19Everything You Need to Know About Muni During COVID-19
By - posted 4/13/2020
Brand New

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency recently rolled out a new service plan that will operate 17 Muni core routes from 5 am–10 pm, plus expanded evening-late night or Owl service. They are making these changes to ensure that the limited resources we have are used to provide service for more...

"Hunky Jesus" Easter Celebration to Live Stream on Sunday“Hunky Jesus” Easter Celebration to Live Stream on Sunday
By - posted 4/12/2020
Brand New

Thanks to ebar.com for letting us know that not only will the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’s Hunky Jesus (and Foxy Mary) posted on Instagram, but they will also be hosting a live stream on Twitch, this Easter Sunday from 1-6pm with the San Francisco Queer Nightlife fund. This Easter Sunday, the more...

More East Bay Parks Closures on Easter, But Trails OpenMore East Bay Parks Closures on Easter, But Trails Open
By - posted 4/12/2020
Brand New

On Easter weekend from April 11th & 12th, there will be temporary parking area closures and some parking lots adjacent to closed picnic areas will also be closed at selected East Bay regional parks. Select Parking Lots and Staging Areas Temporarily Closed to Prevent Overcrowding, Maintain Safe Social Distancing Trails Remain Open more...

Golden Gate Bridge Parking Lots Closed for EasterGolden Gate Bridge Parking Lots Closed for Easter
By - posted 4/12/2020
Brand New

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that to help stop potential overcrowding on Easter weekend that the Golden Gate Bridge’s south end parking lots are closed until 7am Monday while Vista Point parking lot on the north side of the bridge will be closed 10:30a to 6:30p on more...

Glide's "Zoom" Live Online Music-Filled Easter CelebrationGlide’s “Zoom” Live Online Music-Filled Easter Celebration
By - posted 4/12/2020
Brand New

GLIDE Church continues its fifth week of online Celebrations and invites the public to celebrate Easter with a message of liberation and redemption at the first ever Easter Zoom/Facebook Live Sunday Celebration at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am. The Celebrations will include an uplifting, soulful sermon by GLIDE’s Minister of Celebration Marvin K. White with a special blend of live and archival music more...

Free Burger from Shake ShackFree Burger from Shake Shack
By - posted 4/12/2020
Brand New

It’s “Couchella” weekend, so Shake Shack is offering many of their customers a free Shackburger with any $20+ order on Postmates until April 12. Just use code SHACKUP. * Is this offer valid for everyone? Please note this order “might” only be valid if you have an existing account – so more...

Meet SF's New Cubside-Pickup "Farmers Market Box"Meet SF’s New Cubside-Pickup “Farmers Market Box”
By - posted 4/12/2020
Brand New

If you’re not able to shop at each stand at your farmers market, you can now support local farmers and food makers by pre-ordering a week’s worth of fresh food for contactless curbside pickup at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. CUESA Farmers Market Box Produce Boxes from Individual Farms Local Food for Home Delivery Starting this week, CUESA is more...

City Lights Bookstore Might Close Down ForeverCity Lights Bookstore Might Close Down Forever
By - posted 4/10/2020
Brand New

NBC News reported that the iconic San Francisco City Lights bookstore may never reopen as the coronavirus takes its toll on small businesses. Elaine Katzenberger, Publisher, and CEO of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers released the sad news via their website: “A steady beacon, our store is there whenever we need a more...

When U2 Played Free Concert to 20,000 at Justin Herman PlazaWhen U2 Played Free Concert to 20,000 at Justin Herman Plaza
By - posted 4/10/2020
Brand New

We’re all stuck inside, so we wanted to look back at some classic concerts that have taken place in the Bay Area. That brought to mind in 1987 when U2 announced on the radio at the last minute they were doing a free daytime concert at Justin Herman Plaza in more...