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SF Receives $10.5 Million in Donations for COVID-19 Fund
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Give2SF COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will provide San Franciscans with food security, access to housing, and security for workers and small businesses. Mayor London Breed is happy to announce that the Fund has received approximately $10.5 million in contributions and pledges from foundations and individual donors, and is accepting more...
Free Snickers Bar for Essential Workers
Freebies Give an essential worker a free Snickers bar as a token of thanks. Whether they’re nurses, delivery drivers or cashiers, the brave essential workers still on the job are keeping us going. So, give a little something to keep them going: a free Snickers bar. Do you have a family member, friend or more...
SF Wants to Give All Students “A’s” Because of COVID-19
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to NY Post for letting us know that San Francisco school officials want are pushing to give students “A” grades this year to help ease their coronavirus-related traumas. The school board will formally vote on a controversial plan that would give A’s in all subjects to students in grades 6-12 after more...
Check Out SF’s Gorgeous Giant Purple Hotel Heart
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting In solidarity with San Francisco’s hospitality community, Hotel Nikko was illuminated with purple lights in the shape of a big heart last April 13th and April 20th. This is to show how much they miss their guests and employees. Together let us celebrate goodwill and togetherness in these challenging times. Kindness more...
Bay Bridge Tolls Now $6 Starting Today
Bay Area Updates The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) voted Wednesday to suspend weekday congestion pricing on the Bay Bridge indefinitely during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Effective April 22 tolls for regular two-axle vehicles on each of the state-owned toll bridges will be standardized at $6 on all days and at all times. Bay more...
de Young Looking for Bay Area Artists for 125th Anniv. Show
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates In celebration of the de Young museum’s 125th anniversary, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco just announced The de Young Open, a juried community art exhibition welcoming submissions relating to the theme “On the Edge,” by artists from the nine Bay Area counties. Artists exhibiting work will be able more...
Amoeba Music Might Shut Down Permanently
Bay Area Updates S.O.S! Amoeba Needs Help To Survive! A legendary record store and landmark where music fans of all ages and backgrounds find community and music reign supreme. Amoeba has weathered many storms since it opened its first store 30 years ago in Berkeley, but as of the current crisis, they don’t know more...
Free Flower Seeds from the “Alt” National Park Service
Freebies Butterfly and bee populations are declining rapidly due to habitat loss, increased pesticide use, and climate change. By planting plants that are highly attractive to pollinators, not only can we beautify our living spaces, but we can help to restore pollinator populations and repair damaged ecosystems. Due to the importance of more...
Fender’s 3 Months of Free Music Lessons
Freebies We’re all going to be spending more time inside – so we might as well make some noise. Fender is giving away 3 months of free music lessons. Fender is offering 3-month of their Fender Play service with free guitar, bass and ukulele lessons. Fender Play offers: Bite-sized lessons Professional-quality video Track your progress Learn by more...
Sunday Parking Meters Are Coming Back to SF
Bay Area Updates As part of the broad changes approved by SFMTA on Tuesday that included Muni fare hikes, San Francisco has also approved extending parking meter hours to include weeknights until 10pm and Sundays in some neighborhoods. This isn’t the first time that SF has experimented with Sunday meters throughout the city. In more...
Your Muni Fare Is About to Go Up: SFMTA Approves Price Hike
Bay Area Updates Thanks for SF Examiner for letting us know that SFMTA approved their budget during their April 21st meeting which includes broad Muni fare hikes. Highlights Single rides on Clipper (currently $2.50) will rise to $2.90 by 2022. The monthly “M” Muni pass rises from $81 to $86 by 2022. Creates a free pass for more...
SF Now Offers Free COVID-19 Testing For All “Essential Workers”
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Mayor London Breed Announces Expansion of CityTestSF for All Essential Employees CityTestSF will now expand to provide COVID-19 testing for all private sector and non-profit essential employees in San Francisco, and any San Francisco resident who is experiencing symptoms and cannot otherwise access testing. Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health more...
Dolly Parton Reads You Bedtime Stories Every Thursday
Uplifting Everyone’s favorite Book Lady is bringing children and families everywhere just what they need during a time of unrest. Goodnight with Dolly is a 10-week special series of weekly videos featuring Dolly Parton reading select Imagination Library books for kids. Goodnight with Dolly is every Thursday at 4pm Pacific through June more...
Free Oil Changes & Enhanced Vehicle Cleaning For Healthcare Workers
Freebies Mazda is thanking our healthcare workers by taking care of their cars. Mazda announced it will provide free standard oil changes and enhanced cleaning services for U.S. healthcare workers at participating dealers nationwide. This program, which begins on April 16, is not limited to Mazda owners and is available for most more...
Watch This Epic Quarantine-Style Neighborhood Flash Mob
Uplifting In case you missed it, thanks to Rachel Smith LaComb and her neighbors (in a town they haven’t identified) for spreading good vibes through a very fun and refreshing flash mob – Dancing to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” in social distancing and quarantine style. With over 6 million views, more...
