SF City Guides
Bay Area City Offers Free Test to Every Resident: One of First in World
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thank you to SFGATE for letting us know that Bolinas (1,600 popularion) is attempting to be one of the first cities in the world to offer free COVID-19 testing to every resident. Why Try to Test Everyone? The Italian town of Vo, pop. 3,300, was the first to test its entire community more...
Celebrate 420 w/ Live Stream Parties + Virtual Smoke Outs
Brand New San Francisco’s official 4/20 Hippie Hill celebration has been canceled but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of great online music and smoke sessions for you to join in. 420 Online Celebrations 4/20 “Gathering of the Tribe w/ Moonalice Bay area jam band hosts a 420 party every year, so this is more...
SF Threatens Arrests on 420 in Golden Gate Park
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Mayor London Breed’s had tough words for anyone planning to come to San Francisco and go to Hippie Hill on 420. As we all know, due to the ongoing concerns around COVID-19 The 420 Hippie Hill celebration on April 20th, 2020 in more...
Invite a Live Goat or Llama on Your Next “Zoom” Call
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Thanks to CNN for letting us know that Sweet Farm, an animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, has set up “Goat 2 Meeting” – where you can have a llama, goat, cow or other farm animal make a live cameo appearance on your next Zoom meeting. Animal cameos are $65 for more...
Boba Guys Reopens in SF w/ Express “1-Minute” Takeout
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to InjuredZebra on Reddit for letting us know that Boba Guys is back in Hayes Valley with an experimental “pop-up” express shop to help deal with the realities of COVID-19. You can now order Boba Guys in advance via DoorDash and Order Ahead for their Hayes Valley store with a more...
Epic Photo of Coyote on Beach by Golden Gate Bridge
Community, Uplifting Thanks to SFGate for letting us know about nature photographer Scott Oller’s amazing photographs of a coyote who took over a Marin beach. Scott took a bike ride from SF across the Golden Gate Bridge and down to Kirby Cove where he spotted a coyote who trotted down to the beach. more...
Sad News: Bay Area’s “Three Twins Ice Cream” Shuts Down
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open One of our favorite Bay Area-born small businesses has, unfortunately shut down. Three Twins Ice Cream, based in Petaluma, shut down Friday after 15 years in business. The organic ice cream store and factory were a great partner to Funcheap having provided prizes for our readers and free ice cream for more...
Transamerica Pyramid Shines Nightly at 8pm for Healthcare Workers
Uplifting Thanks to Curbed SF for some enlightening news. As a sign of hope for the region and solidarity with Bay Area healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transamerica Pyramid will light its crown jewel daily. The 6,000-watt beacon, which sits atop the 853-foot tall Transamerica Pyramid, can be seen throughout more...
Downton Abbey Hosted a Virtual Cocktail Party
Uplifting Thanks to Mashable for letting us know that Highclere Castle about 60 miles west of London (better known as “Downton Abbey”) hosted a cocktail party on Facebook Live today. The party took place at 1pm Pacific (a little early for cocktails? Perhaps not in the COVID-era) so we missed telling you about more...
SF Bay’s Largest Cargo Ship Ever Says Goodbye Tonight
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SFGate for letting us know about MSC Anna “biggest cargo ship to ever enter SF Bay” – at 1,312 feet it’s longer than the Salesforce Tower is tall. Tonight, April 17, 2020, Port of Oakland officials will bid farewell to the biggest ship ever to visit this city. They add more...
SF Requires Face Masks in Public Starting April 18
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates San Francisco Issues New Policy On Face Coverings New Health Order requires residents and workers to wear face coverings at essential businesses and in public facilities, on transit, and while performing essential work. Rule helps the City prepare for future lifting of shelter in place. April 17, 2020 – Mayor London N. Breed more...
“Pet Camp” Offers SF Free Day of Doggie Daycare
Uplifting The closure of San Francisco dog parks means many of the dog’s favorite activities have become impossible and as much as an on-leash walk is fun, there is no way it makes up for a romp in the park. In an effort to help stir crazy dogs and their cooped-up humans, more...
“Sunday Streets” Is Back: Join SF’s Live Virtual Parade April 19th
Community, Uplifting Join the whole Sunday Streets family on Sunday, April 19 for an afternoon of free fun for everyone via Facebook Live and Zoom. From live movement classes to cooking demos and resource shares, to virtual dance parties and interactive pet parades, Sunday Streets Shelter-In-Place Edition will have something for everyone! Get more...
SF’s Free Coffee Walk-Up Window “Contactless Coffee”
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Thanks to KRON4 for introducing SF’s amazing “free coffee guy,” Ben Ramirez to us! According to KRON, Ben was about to open a coffee shop in his North Beach neighborhood, but the coronavirus pandemic forced him to put his plans on hold. His passion for helping and with lots of stored more...
Asian Art Museum’s $5 “Zoom Meditation”
Bay Area Updates, Virtual Events During this COVID-19 crisis, with its attendant anxiety, stress, uncertainty, loneliness, and isolation, we need ways to connect, heal, and grow. Self-compassion and compassion cultivation are critical at this time. This workshop will focus on loving kindness and compassion meditations to build resilience and prevent burnout. The Asian Art Museum Presents Contagious Compassion more...
