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SF Proposes Curbing the Construction of Mega-Mansions
Housing, San Francisco San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed legislation that would curb the construction of luxury “monster homes” in select residential neighborhoods. Mandelman’s proposed ordinance would only apply to his supervisorial District 8 and create a new Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District, which would comprise of the neighborhoods Glen more...
SF’s 49ers vs. Rams NFC Championship Watch Parties (2022)
Bars, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Things to Do The Niners are one win away from the Super Bowl… and the Rams stand in their way. Here’s our list of some of the best places in SF to watch all the action. Any place showing indoors will require proof of vaccine. 49ers vs. Rams Game Watch Parties Sunday, January 30, 2022 more...
SF’s Carnaval Returns for 2022 on Memorial Day Weekend
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco Carnaval San Francisco — the annual, free, two-day festival and grand parade drawing thousands of attendees and featuring international music, dance, arts & crafts and cuisine — is making a celebratory return after a two-year pandemic related hiatus. The 44th annual event, themed “Colores de Amor – Inclusivity, Family and Community,” more...
SF’s 2021 Crime Stats Just Got Released
Crime, San Francisco San Francisco police on Wednesday released crime data from 2021, showing that murders across the city are up compared to previous years. According to the numbers, the city had 56 homicides in 2021, up from 48 in 2020, and 41 in 2019. “Sadly, this is not just a San Francisco trend, more...
SF Ends Vax Mandate for Indoor Dining (Sort of)
Bars, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, Indoor Dining, San Francisco The new COVID health updates that were released by the San Francisco Department of Public Health on Thursday appear to give bars and restaurants to have more flexibility in deciding their own COVID rules. The new updates allow bars and restaurants to accept patrons for indoor dining who have a more...
California Academy of Sciences Will Start Requiring Boosters on Feb. 1
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions California Academy of Sciences has a new policy starting February 1, 2022. Although San Francisco has recently loosened its COVID health restrictions, the museum is taking a stricter approach. Cal Academy of Sciences New Booster Requirement For visits on February 1 and beyond, all guests ages 12+ must provide proof of full vaccination more...
SF’s Big Updates for Masks + Vaccine Mandates
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, San Francisco By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation Vaccinated residents in San Francisco will once again be allowed to forego their masks in some indoor settings, health officials said Thursday, citing declining COVID-19 case rates. Starting Feb. 1, San Francisco residents will be allowed to take their masks off indoors if they are more...
SF Lights Up for the 49ers
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Celebrations The 49ers are heading to the NFC Championships and hopefully the Super Bowl, and around San Francisco, our landmarks are lighting up in red and gold to celebrate. Snap a photo of these iconic buildings lighting up in Niners colors and cheer them on against the Rams in NFC Championship Game on Sunday, more...
SF’s “Lighted Forest” in Golden Gate Park Extended to March 5th
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Festival Updates, San Francisco San Francisco Parks Alliance and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, in partnership with San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken, are pleased to announce the extension of Entwined, the illuminated art installation in Golden Gate Park’s Peacock Meadow through March 5, 2022. The light exhibit will continue an additional month past more...
Golden Gate Park’s “Winter Lights” Glowing Forest Ends February 1st
Goodbye, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Most good things come to an end. Some of the winter lights that have been up since December 2nd are coming to an end on February 1, 2022. “Winter Lights,” a full acre of trees lit up near 6th Ave will both be saying goodbye after two months of lighting more...
For the First Time in Over 30 Years, New Bars Can Open in the Castro
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to Eater for sharing the news that new bars will finally be allowed to open in the Castro for the first time in over 30 years. On Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance that reverses the ban on new bars that was put in place in more...
Free Family Admission to Oakland Zoo at Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic
Bay Area Favorites, Oakland, Vaccines Oakland Zoo is hosting two pop-up COVID vaccination clinics, on February 5 & 26, 2022. Receive your free COVID-19 vaccine/booster at Oakland Zoo’s pop-up clinic and get a free Oakland Zoo Family Pass*, good for a one-day admission for 2 adults and 2 children, plus free parking for one vehicle (a $98 more...
Meet SF Zoo’s 4 New Residents: Mexican Gray Wolves
Adorable, Bay Area Updates, San Francisco The San Francisco Zoo’s newest residents are four endangered Mexican gray wolves that moved into the Wolf Canyon habitat last week. The four female siblings were brought to the zoo following the deaths of two old Mexican gray wolves who were transferred to San Francisco in 2016, according to zoo officials. more...
Free Family Museum Pass for Children’s Discovery Museum for Vaccine Clinic (Feb. 13)
Vaccines Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is hosting a vaccine clinic. Get vaccinated at the museum on February 13, 9:30am – 4:30pm, and receive a free museum vaxpass. The “vaxpass” is valid for one museum visit for up to eight people the day of the clinic or through May 31, 2022 more...
SF Giving $2,500 Parklet Grants to Make ADA Upgrades
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco San Francisco is offering grants of up to $2,500 for Shared Spaces operators to bring their Shared Spaces into compliance with guidelines for ADA and life safety. Grants can be used for materials or professional services. Application deadline: February 28, 2022. Grant funds will be prioritized based on applicants that are: In areas hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic more...
