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The Bay Lights to Go Dark After 10 Years. Will They Return?The Bay Lights to Go Dark After 10 Years. Will They Return?
By - posted 3/2/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye

The Bay Lights is set to finally go dark after 10 years. When exactly will the lights go dark? Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 8pm – On Sunday night, Ben Davis (founder of Illuminate) will make a few remarks just before he gives the signal to shut them down around 8pm. Best viewing more...

80,000 Free Tulips Coming to SF's Union Square80,000 Free Tulips Coming to SF’s Union Square
By - posted 3/2/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Freebies, San Francisco, Spring Flowers

In honor of International Women’s Day, on March 4, 2023, a colorful display of more than 80,000 tulips will cover Union Square in San Francisco. Best of all, you’re invited to visit the site and pick your own bunch of tulips to take home or give to a woman who more...

SF's Great Highway Blocked By Sand Dunes (Again)SF’s Great Highway Blocked By Sand Dunes (Again)
By - posted 3/2/2023
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Wow

By Thomas Hughes Bay City News Foundation Southbound lanes on the Great Highway in San Francisco remained closed Wednesday after sand accumulated over the weekend due to high winds and rain. The roadway was kept closed on Monday morning in both directions as crews from the San Francisco Department of Public Works more...

SF Giants Drop Beer Prices for 2023 Season at Oracle ParkSF Giants Drop Beer Prices for 2023 Season at Oracle Park
By - posted 3/1/2023
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco

Good news for Giants fans. KRON4 shared the news that Giants CEO Larry Baer announced recently in an interview with KNBR that beer prices are dropping at Oracle Park Thankfully, the cost of an ice-cold beer will now be in the single digits once again. However, predictably, this only applies to more...

SF's Cafe Flore is Back After 3+ Years ClosedSF’s Cafe Flore is Back After 3+ Years Closed
By - posted 2/28/2023
Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco

Castro’s Cafe Flore is finally back after a long 3-year closure. After 47 years, the charming cafe, located at 2298 Market St., quietly closed for regular service during the winter holidays in late 2019, according to Hoodline. At the time, it announced it had switched to an events-only concept. Now, you more...

Permanent Car-Free Promenade Coming to SF's McLaren Park?Permanent Car-Free Promenade Coming to SF’s McLaren Park?
By - posted 2/27/2023
Bay Area Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation

By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation San Francisco is considering turning a portion of McLaren Park’s John F. Shelley Drive into a car-free promenade. Mirroring Golden Gate Park’s John F. Kennedy Drive, the roadway, which loops through the McLaren Upper Reservoir and the Redwood Playground Picnic Area, first turned car-free in more...

SF Zoo Welcomes Adorable New Baby MandrillSF Zoo Welcomes Adorable New Baby Mandrill
By - posted 2/27/2023
Adorable, Brand New, San Francisco

Quite possibly the cutest baby born in San Francisco this month, with huge brown eyes and big ears, is currently in residence at the San Francisco Zoo. The as-yet-unnamed baby mandrill arrived on February 1, presumably to the delight of his parents, longtime zoo residents Lulu and Big Joe. “We are more...

SFO's New Budget Airline w/ Cheap Nonstop Flights to TokyoSFO’s New Budget Airline w/ Cheap Nonstop Flights to Tokyo
By - posted 2/25/2023
Brand New, San Francisco, Travel

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated an announcement today from ZIPAIR, a Japanese low-cost airline, detailing plans to launch nonstop service from SFO to Tokyo Narita in summer 2023. Zipair intends to operate flights between SFO and Tokyo using Boeing 787 aircraft. “We are truly excited to welcome ZIPAIR service between more...

SF's Rainbow Bridge Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint (And Clouds!)SF’s Rainbow Bridge Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint (And Clouds!)
By - posted 2/24/2023
Artsy Fartsy, San Francisco

San Francisco’s gorgeous rainbow bridge just got a refresh. DoloRainbow, the pedestrian bridge, which connects Church St. (at 19th St.) to Dolores Park, has unfortunately been the victim of graffiti. Thankfully, it’s nothing a fresh coat of paint can’t fix. The bridge is looking bright once again, and if you haven’t more...

SF's Half-Marathon Returns to the Golden Gate Bridge for 2023SF’s Half-Marathon Returns to the Golden Gate Bridge for 2023
By - posted 2/24/2023
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco

After six years, the most iconic bridge in the world will once again host half-marathon runners from across the world. The San Francisco Marathon officially announced the 2023 first half-marathon race will return to the Golden Gate Bridge after a six-year hiatus. The iconic bay bridge will now be featured more...

"Winter Wonderland" Rare Snow Falls Around the Bay Area“Winter Wonderland” Rare Snow Falls Around the Bay Area
By - posted 2/24/2023
Storm Watch, Wow

Residents all over the Bay Area woke up to a winter wonderland this morning on Friday, February 24, 2023. The Santa Cruz mountains saw snowfall all night long. Along Highway 17, snow fell on and off from 2 am through this morning. CA-17 is currently closed in both directions between Summit more...

5,000 Gorgeous Pink & White Tulips Blooming in Golden Gate Park5,000 Gorgeous Pink & White Tulips Blooming in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 2/23/2023
Brand New, San Francisco, Spring Flowers

Five thousand tulip bulbs gifted to the City of San Francisco last year by Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are now in full bloom in the Queen Wilhelmina Garden in Golden Gate Park, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department recently announced. The pink and white “London N. Breed tulips” were more...

SF's New Dreamy "Fantasy Forest" BarSF’s New Dreamy “Fantasy Forest” Bar
By - posted 2/22/2023
Bars, Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Check out San Francisco’s new “Fantasy Forest” that just opened on the second floor of Thriller Social Club located at 508 4th Street in SoMa. Immerse yourself in this magical forest, filled with mushrooms, butterflies, and lights. According to Andrew at andrewtourssf, it took the staff 5 days to transform the space more...

San Diego Brewery Ballast Point Opens Brand New SF TaproomSan Diego Brewery Ballast Point Opens Brand New SF Taproom
By - posted 2/20/2023
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

San Diego brewery Ballast Point, famous for its juicy Sculpin IPA, will open its brand new 12,000 sqft taproom and kitchen in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 4pm Located at 705 16th Street at the base of the Icona:Labs building in Mission Bay, and adjacent to the waterfront more...

Berkeley is Giving Away 50 Free E-Bikes via a LotteryBerkeley is Giving Away 50 Free E-Bikes via a Lottery
By - posted 2/20/2023
Freebies, Getting Help, Green

Low-income Berkeley residents – such as a family of four making less than $106,000 annually or an individual making less than $74,200 – can apply for a lottery to get an electric bike for long-term use as part of a City-funded program. The 50 selected households – who can also qualify more...