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Monterey Bay Aquarium's Morning "MeditOcean": Chill w/ JellyfishMonterey Bay Aquarium’s Morning “MeditOcean”: Chill w/ Jellyfish
By - posted 3/20/2020
City Discoveries

Monterey Bay Aquarium is doing their part to help us all chill out and stay calm which is much needed during this pandemic crisis. They’re leading guided meditations with a little help from their ocean critters. So rise and shine and peace out with some soothing sounds, a gentle voice, and some more...

All SF Libraries Shut Down Until (At Least) April 7All SF Libraries Shut Down Until (At Least) April 7
By - posted 3/20/2020
Brand New

Beginning Monday, March 16, all 28 Library locations will be closed to the public until April 7. The Library’s robust digital services will continue to give card holders 24/7 free access to eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, classes and more including free streaming of more than 30,000 films Update as of 3/20/20 – more...

#AntiSocialHappyHour: 6pm Happy Hour From Afar#AntiSocialHappyHour: 6pm Happy Hour From Afar
By - posted 3/19/2020
Celebrations

Keeping our social distance can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. One creative and fun idea we’ve seen popping up in Oakland is the 6 pm daily Happy Hour from afar. Locals have been stepping outside their doors, or onto their balconies, or even sticking their heads out of more...

No More Parking Tickets in SF (Except Meters + If You're an A**hole)No More Parking Tickets in SF (Except Meters + If You’re an A**hole)
By - posted 3/19/2020
Brand New

Through the end of March, the SFMTA will not ticket for mechanical street cleaning. Street cleaning tickets issued on March 17 will be waived. However, it is crucial that we still clean our streets to prevent trash buildup and local flooding. Please still move your car for street cleaning if you more...

How to Help SeniorsHow to Help Seniors
By - posted 3/19/2020
Healing

The outbreak of COVID-19 has put our seniors and those with compromised immune systems at greater risk. We encourage you to please check on your at-risk loved ones in this time to see if they need anything. See if you can place an online grocery order for them or drop off more...

Live Streaming & Virtual Concert GuideLive Streaming & Virtual Concert Guide
By - posted 3/19/2020
Artsy Fartsy

Life sure does look different when we’re self-quarantined, but you don’t have to be without live music just because our bars and music venues are closed. Musicians are staying home just like us, so many of them are turning on their webcams and hosting live streams creating virtual interactive concerts, and more...

National Parks Are Now Free (Until Further Notice)National Parks Are Now Free (Until Further Notice)
By - posted 3/18/2020
Outdoorsy

We’re all doing our part to help control the spread of COVID-19 by sheltering in place, but it’s still important to get outside for some fresh air and a little exercise. As long as you practice social distancing by keeping away from others by 6 feet or more, you might more...

Our Bay Area National Parks are Here for YouOur Bay Area National Parks are Here for You
By - posted 3/18/2020
Outdoorsy

On Monday, six Bay Area counties announced “shelter in place” orders for residents through April 7, 2020. As you likely know, residents are required to stay at home except when going outside for essential activities such as getting food, caring for loved ones (including pets), going to a medical appointment, or going outside for more...

#LightsForLife: Home Xmas Lights Spread Cheer#LightsForLife: Home Xmas Lights Spread Cheer
By - posted 3/18/2020
Fun & Games

People around the world are digging their holiday lights back out and putting them up as way to spread a little joy and positivity while we’re self-isolating during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Participants see the festive lights as way to lift spirits for themselves and for their neighbors who can enjoy more...

Amazon's 100k New Jobs & Pay IncreaseAmazon’s 100k New Jobs & Pay Increase
By - posted 3/17/2020
City Insight

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Amazon’s business is booming and they’re gearing up to hire 100,000 new workers to help with the increased demand for online deliveries. To help everyone get their much needed deliveries, Amazon is looking to bring on additional roles in their fulfillment center and delivery network. more...

SF Giants Donate $1 Million for Their Event StaffSF Giants Donate $1 Million for Their Event Staff
By - posted 3/17/2020
City Insight

Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Major League Baseball’s 2020 season has been postponed for at least 8 weeks, due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation for the postponement or cancellation of any events with 50 or more people. Therefore, Opening Day will be postponed until Mid-May more...

No Street Sweeping & Residential Permit Tickets in SFNo Street Sweeping & Residential Permit Tickets in SF
By - posted 3/17/2020
Brand New

Thanks to the SF Gate for tipping us off that the Mayor issued a tweet today (3/17) saying that the city SF won’t issue parking tickets for street sweeping through the end of March. Update –  Starting June 15th, SF will resume issuing tickets for street sweeping Of course, don’t be a more...

Safeway is Hiring 2,000 WorkersSafeway is Hiring 2,000 Workers
By - posted 3/17/2020
City Insight

If you’re looking for work, you can be of great service to our community to help keep us all fed by keeping our grocery shelves stocked. Local Bay Area supermarket chain Safeway, based in Pleasanton, CA, is looking to immediately hire 2,000 new workers since stores have been inundated with shoppers more...

Small Businesses Can't Be Evicted... For NowSmall Businesses Can’t Be Evicted… For Now
By - posted 3/17/2020
Brand New

Mayor London Breed Announces A Moratorium On Commercial Evictions For Small And Medium-Size Businesses In San Francisco Following Governor Newsom’s Executive Order yesterday, San Francisco will put a moratorium on commercial evictions for small businesses that are unable to pay rent as a result of coronavirus impacts On March 17, 2020 Mayor more...

Yes, Most Farmers Markets Are OpenYes, Most Farmers Markets Are Open
By - posted 3/17/2020
City Insight

Yes, Farmers Markets are still allowed to be open. Certified farmers markets are exempt from the “Shelter in Place” order. Farmers markets are critical to community food security and are listed among places individuals may leave their residence to conduct “essential business,” along with grocery stores and food banks. – more...