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Want a Car-Free Golden Gate Park Every Day?
Bay Area Updates Today, on April 16th, the Parks Commission is scheduled hold a meeting to let the City’s leaders know how important car-free spaces are for San Franciscans. The SF Bike Coalition has gathered over 300 comments from neighbors and coalition members to provide public comment during the meeting. For years, your San Francisco more...
Thank You For Pitching In! SF’s City Workers Help Out During Crisis
Uplifting Thanks to the San Francisco Examiner for reminding us that hundreds of SF City Workers took on new roles to help out during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Election staffers aiding the homeless. City public works employees building new medical facilities. Librarians delivering food to the hungry. Hundreds of San Francisco city government workers more...
Should Muni Hike Fares? Vote Coming Next Week
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SFWeekly for letting us know that a Muni fare hike might be coming this summer. Voting will be held on April 21, 2020. SFMTA, obviously hurting for funds with a massive drop in ridership, will vote on a budget proposal for fiscal years 2021-2022, which would increase Muni fares. more...
Free COVID-19 “Drive Thru” Testing Site in SoMa Opens April 17
COVID-19 Updates Mayor London N. Breed and the Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax announced on Wednesday the creation of a new COVID-19 testing facility, CityTestSF in SoMa. San Franciscans experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19 can screen their symptoms and, if eligible, can make an appointment online for testing at CityTestSF. From more...
Lower Haight’s Boarded-up Storefront Murals
Murals, Uplifting Thanks to Hoodline for sharing that Lower Haight comes together to beautify boarded-up storefronts. The iconic Lower Haight is known for its lovingly-gritty, nonchalant vibe with art galleries, bars, record stores and tattoo parlors. Sadly as many businesses are forced to close due to the pandemic, the once vibrant neighborhood feels more...
How SF Plans to Track Every COVID-19 Case
COVID-19 Updates San Francisco Launches Innovative Contact Tracing Program to Strengthen Coronavirus Response Technology will enable swifter communication, better data tracking, and improved interventions to reduce further spread. Collaboration with UCSF will provide a model for communities nationwide in strengthening pandemic response infrastructure. Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax more...
This Adorable Therapy Dog Is Now Live Streaming on FaceTime
Uplifting Surfing therapy dog, Ricochet is offering free live streaming canine therapy to those on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic through FaceTime and virtual canine therapy. Learn More. Ricochet & therapy dogs experienced in treating combat PTSD and moral injury offer their expertise to those fighting a battle of epic more...
SF Mandates 7,000 Hotel Rooms for Homeless
COVID-19 Updates The San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an emergency ordinance on Tuesday requiring the city to secure 8,250 hotel rooms by April 26th. Mayor London Breed must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. Estimated cost to find/rent 7,000 hotel rooms for homeless for 90 days is $105 million. Additional more...
SF’s Farmers Markets’ Online Cooking Demos
Virtual Events While the Ferry Building Farmers Market Saturday cooking demos are on hiatus, CUESA is developing fresh ways to bring their educational content to you online. From their home kitchens to yours, they are rolling out a new series of online cooking demos during shelter-in-place which are available on their YouTube channel and more...
Bears Take Over Yosemite National Park
Uplifting While we’re stuck at home, Yosemite’s bear population is thriving. Thanks to SFGATE for letting us know that Yosemite’s bears have come out of hibernation and are reclaiming their land in the park. Park rangers have reported that there’s been four times as many bears seen in the park lately. Yosemite is more...
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...
