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Bay Area’s ‘Great America’ Theme Park Closing… in 11 Years
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye The owners of the land that’s home to California’s Great America amusement park in Santa Clara has been sold and the park will eventually close, according to Cedar Fair L.P., the sellers of the property. The parcel was sold for $310 million with a lease agreement, Cedar Fair announced on Monday. more...
CA’s New Tax Relief Plan Offers Refunds Up to $1,050
Getting Help By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters IN SUMMARY After weeks of talks, Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announce a tax relief plan that includes refunds of as much as $1,050. It is part of a $300 billion budget deal announced Sunday night. Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have reached a tentative agreement to more...
“Mr. Happy Face” Declared World’s Ugliest Dog at Bay Area Fair
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals With a lolling tongue, googly eyes and a head of spectacularly stringy grey-white hair, Jeneda Benally’s Chihuahua-mix pooch would probably strike anyone as an excellent contender for the world’s ugliest dog. On a hot day in Petaluma Friday, it became official. The inaptly named “Mr. Happy Face” triumphed over nine other more...
SF Hosts “Tamale Lady” Celebration in Dolores Park
Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks to the SF Gate for letting us know about the 4th Annual “Tamale Lady Day” celebration at Dolores Park on June 26, 2022. We are gathering to celebrate the life of Virginia Ramos The Tamale Lady at 4pm on Sunday June 26, 2022 at Dolores Park near the playground. Music and more...
Ani DiFranco Replaces Liz Phair at Stern Grove Festival + More Tix Available (6/26)
Bay Area Updates, Festival Updates, San Francisco Before the weekend hits, I wanted to share some exciting news – Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco will be now headlining this Sunday’s Stern Grove Festival concert on June 26. She will be joined on-stage by previously announced Bay Area-based acts Peaches Christ and DJ LadyRyan. Widely considered a feminist icon, more...
4-Mile Laser Rainbow Flag Lights Up SF (June 24-26)
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Pride The majesty of San Francisco’s Market Street will be rekindled Friday, June 24, with a 4.1-mile laser Pride flag that will stretch from the Ferry Building to Twin Peaks. Dubbed WELCOME, the massive art installation is the brainchild and collaboration of San Francisco- based arts non-profit Illuminate and Nu-Salt Laser International. more...
SF’s Response to Roe v. Wade Being Overturned
Causes, San Francisco In response to the Supreme Court’s decision that has resulted in the loss of the constitutional right to abortion, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed announced initial steps being taken to prepare for impacts locally and to ensure that San Francisco continues to stand as a place that proudly protects more...
Upcoming List of Bay Area Protests (June/July 2022)
Causes, Have Your Voice Heard We know it’s hard to stay connected sometimes as a community. We’re doing our best to compile a list of as many upcoming protests, rallies, vigils, activism, community outreach and clean-up events as possible. Did we miss any events? Please email us at events_crew@funcheap.com with the date/time, details and any links more...
SF & Bay Area Supreme Court / Roe v. Wade Protests (2022)
Causes After news broke of the Supreme Court officially overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, protests and rallies have started to pop up in the Bay Area. Please note that this is an evolving news story and details can change. Did we miss any events? Please email us at events_crew@funcheap.com with the more...
“Save the Castro Theatre” Non-Profit Fights to Preserve Historic Interior
Bay Area Favorites, Causes, San Francisco By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation Though San Francisco deemed the structure of the iconic Castro Theatre a historical landmark back in 1977, the Castro Theatre Conservancy wants to ensure the venue space’s interior is protected, too. The non-profit organization launched its “Save the Castro Theatre” campaign on Wednesday to prevent more...
SF Plans New Car Route Thru Golden Gate Park
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Transportation Thanks to San Francisco Recreation and Parks for sharing the news that work has begun on the new traffic route in Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) are hard at work implementing a new traffic route around Martin Luther more...
California May Soon Allow To-go Cocktails
Eat & Drink By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation California residents may soon be able to order takeaway cocktails with fewer restrictions, after a state Assembly committee approved the legislation Wednesday. The bill would eliminate a requirement for customers to order a bona fide meal with their drink purchases — meaning bars that more...
SF’s Black Trans Lives Matter Mural May Soon Be a Historic Landmark
Artsy Fartsy, Murals, Pride, San Francisco Thanks to San Francisco Heritage for sharing the news that San Francisco’s Black Trans Lives Matter Mural is on its way to becoming a historic landmark. Since August 2020, Turk & Taylor has been the site of the Black Trans Lives Matter Mural, a visual demonstration calling for awareness of the more...
Lawrence Hall of Science’s Brand New $3.25 Million Outdoor Nature Lab
Brand New, East Bay, Museums / Cultural Institutions Thanks to Berkleyside for announcing the grand opening of Lawrence Hall of Science’s brand new Outdoor Nature Lab. The brand new space opened on Saturday, June 19. The new $3.25 million, 32,600-square-foot outdoor learning space is the first major expansion to The Lawrence in 20 years. The Robert & Elizabeth Karplus more...
$1 Movie Day for 100th Birthday of SF’s Castro Theatre
Only in San Francisco, Wow Happy 100th Birthday to the Castro Theatre! Thanks to SF Gate for reporting that all movies on June 22nd will be $1 (plus a 50 cent fee) June 22, 2022 marks 100 years since San Francisco’s Nasser family opened the Castro Theatre: an event that came to define an era and more...
