SF City Guides
SF’s Downtown French Art Bar Closing Party
Bars, Goodbye, San Francisco, Sponsored Bar Fluxus has been one of our favorite tucked-away bars in San Francisco. Accessed from a hidden alley with a fun parklet. As colorful as a box of crayons you’ll discover one of SF’s most vibrant and authentic French art bars with a craft cocktails, amazing French wine selection, murals and a rotating more...
BART Fares Just Went Up July 1st
Bay Area Updates, Transportation BART riders will see a small fare increase on Friday, July 1, 2022. The transit agency is raising prices by 3.4 percent, which will increase the average fare by about 15 cents, according to a BART news release. The rate was set to increase at the beginning of the year, but it more...
Big Basin Redwood Park Reopens July 22: Reservations Open July 1
Bay Area Updates, Fire Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches California State Parks and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks just announced that Big Basin Redwoods State Park will partially reopen July 22 for limited day-use access through a reservation system. Reservations will be available starting July 1. Big Basin has been closed to the public since the CZU Lightning Complex Fire tore more...
10 SF Chinatown Artists Receive $1,000 Monthly Stipend
Artsy Fartsy By Mengyuan Dong, Bay City News Foundation Ten Chinatown artists in San Francisco were selected for monthly funding of $1,000 for 18 months as part of a guaranteed income pilot program for artists. On Wednesday, Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco announced the artists nominated for the program, part of a partnership more...
A’s Moves Closer to New $12 Billion Oakland Waterfront Ballpark
Bay Area Updates, Oakland By Keith Burbank, Bay City News The Oakland A’s got one base closer to home in their effort to build a new waterfront stadium in their hometown following a vote by a little-known commission. Members of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission voted 23-2 in favor of removing 56 more...
SF Approves $114 Million for More Affordable Housing
Brand New, Housing, San Francisco By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation The San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed came to an agreement late Monday on a spending package to acquire, construct and repair more affordable housing projects in the city. If approved, the $114 million in spending will include $40 million for land more...
BART Will Run Extra Trains for the 4th of July Fireworks
4th of July, Bay Area Updates, Transportation BART will run a Sunday schedule for 4th of July 2022 with extra trains for fireworks. On Monday, July 4th, 2022, BART will be running a Sunday schedule (8am-midnight). BART will run five-line service until 8pm and then three-line service after 8pm. Five-line service means all lines will be running including more...
BART Restrooms Now Open at Montgomery & Lake Merritt
Bay Area Updates, Transportation BART reopened two more underground restrooms on June 28th as BART continues to focus on improving the rider experience with new amenities. Gender-neutral restrooms at Montgomery Street Station in San Francisco and Lake Merritt Station in Oakland are now open for use with the addition of restroom attendants, who are on more...
SFMOMA Has New Free Day on July 17th
Artsy Fartsy, Museums / Cultural Institutions Celebrate the opening of Diego Rivera’s America with a free day of revelry, community and art on Sunday, July 17 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Visit the museum for free and experience the vibrant creativity of San Francisco’s Mission District all day long with a lowrider display on Third Street; Mercado featuring crafts by local artisans; more...
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...
