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Pacifica's "Sea Bowl" Closing Down After 64 YearsPacifica’s “Sea Bowl” Closing Down After 64 Years
By - posted 3/28/2023
Goodbye

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the sad news that Pacifica’s Sea Bowl Entertainment Center and its 32 lanes of bowling will be closing down very soon. This bowling alley in Pacifica first opened its doors in March of 1958 but is closing at the end of May after more than more...

SF Might Get a Huge Waterfront Floating PoolSF Might Get a Huge Waterfront Floating Pool
By - posted 3/27/2023
San Francisco

Thanks to NBC Bay Ayea for sharing the news that San Francisco just got a small step closer to having an epic waterfront floating pool. While we’re still many years away from it becoming a reality (and it still needs to make it through the formal approval process), State Senator Scott more...

Dim Sum Fridays in SF's Chinatown (Starting March 24)Dim Sum Fridays in SF’s Chinatown (Starting March 24)
By - posted 3/24/2023
San Francisco

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs. Deep in mystical Chinatown, located inside the Imperial Palace in a grand historic ballroom with more...

BART's New $90M Fare Gates Coming Systemwide by 2026BART’s New $90M Fare Gates Coming Systemwide by 2026
By - posted 3/24/2023
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News BART officials are poised next month to spend approximately $47 million for the development of new fare gates in an effort to crack down on fare evasion. Infrastructure officials with the transit agency formally recommended Thursday that BART should award a contract to Virginia-based STraffic America more...

Golden Gate Park Band's 2023 Free Sunday Park Concerts (Apr. 30 - Oct. 1)Golden Gate Park Band’s 2023 Free Sunday Park Concerts (Apr. 30 – Oct. 1)
By - posted 3/23/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

The Golden Gate Park Band, presents its 141st season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2023, there are 25 free weekly concerts that take place most Sundays at 1 pm and usually end between 2:30 more...

SF's Historic Third Street Bridge Damaged in StormSF’s Historic Third Street Bridge Damaged in Storm
By - posted 3/23/2023
San Francisco, Storm Watch

San Francisco’s Third Street Bridge, also known as Lefty O’Doul Bridge, was shut to through traffic after being struck by barges and damaged, San Francisco Public Works said at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The historic span was struck by industrial barges that came loose and collided with it during high more...

SF's Jackson Park is Getting a $40 Million MakeoverSF’s Jackson Park is Getting a $40 Million Makeover
By - posted 3/23/2023
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Jackson Park is getting a makeover. A new playground, sports viewing areas, community learning gardens and an outdoor ball court are among the features included in the Jackson Park concept design approved Thursday by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission. The $40 million renovation of the 4.4 acre park more...

6 Birds Escape from Oakland Zoo's Aviary After Tree Falls Into It6 Birds Escape from Oakland Zoo’s Aviary After Tree Falls Into It
By - posted 3/23/2023
Oakland, Storm Watch

During Tuesday, March 21’s severe storm, Oakland Zoo had several trees fall on Zoo grounds. One of those trees fell onto its newest African Savanna aviary, damaging the mesh and tearing it. Fortunately, no animals were injured, and while most were quickly transported to the Zoo’s veterinary hospital, 6 birds more...

Driver Off Roads in Golden Gate Park Destroying MeadowDriver Off Roads in Golden Gate Park Destroying Meadow
By - posted 3/23/2023
Jerk Alert, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that some jerk decided to do doughnuts off-road in Golden Gate Park. The incidents occurred sometime between Friday night, March 17, and Saturday morning, March 18. The driver did burnouts and doughnuts in two locations in the park, destroying the meadow at Porch more...

SF's Free 11-Hour Bluegrass Music Festival Returns to Polk St. for 2023SF’s Free 11-Hour Bluegrass Music Festival Returns to Polk St. for 2023
By - posted 3/23/2023
Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

Like a mini Hardly Strictly Bluegrass taking over an entire neighborhood, Pickin’ on the Polk is a free districtwide bluegrass (and more) show in the Discover Polk Community Benefit District – April 22, 2023. For 2023, this special Earth Day Festival will temporarily transform Polk Street into a free, all-day bluegrass more...

SF Cleans Up After Massive StormSF Cleans Up After Massive Storm
By - posted 3/22/2023
San Francisco

City Crews Continue Response in Aftermath of Storms Storm with high wind gusts resulted in two deaths and caused citywide impacts including downed trees, power outages, traffic collisions, and transit disruptions San Francisco, CA – Today San Francisco crews continue to assess damage and clean up from yesterday’s storm, largely caused by more...

SF's 5,000 sqft Pop-Up Roller Rink Ends March 31stSF’s 5,000 sqft Pop-Up Roller Rink Ends March 31st
By - posted 3/21/2023
Goodbye, San Francisco

Have you had a chance to skate San Francisco’s pop-up covered outdoor roller rink San FranDISCO? Get your skate on soon. The state-of-the-art covered roller rink rolls away on March 31, 2023.  What’s so special about this roller rink? San FranDISCO is put on by the crew behind the Church of 8 Wheels. more...

Free Outdoor Movie Nights Return to SF for 2023Free Outdoor Movie Nights Return to SF for 2023
By - posted 3/21/2023
Free Movie Screenings, Outdoorsy, Reopening, San Francisco

The 2023 PROXY Spring Series of outdoor cinema is back and kicks off on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Proxy Community Walk-in Theater. Presented by Here for Now, these free evening film screenings at the Proxy Walk-In Theater begin at 7:45 pm with ‘doors’ opening at 7 pm. Come early to more...

Off the Grid Returns to Fort Mason on March 24thOff the Grid Returns to Fort Mason on March 24th
By - posted 3/21/2023
Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco

California’s largest nighttime street food festival is back in San Francisco every Friday beginning March 24, 2023. Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center returns for its 13th season celebrating the variety, diversity and passion of the Bay Area food truck scene and beyond. With over 50 food creators throughout the season, more...

BART Doubles Police Officers & Ups CleaningBART Doubles Police Officers & Ups Cleaning
By - posted 3/21/2023
Bay Area Updates, Crime, Transportation

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News BART police are more than doubling the number of officers patrolling trains starting Monday to address safety and quality of life issues, BART officials said. BART police are deploying eight to 18 more officers on trains per shift in San Francisco and in BART’s core service more...