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The Sonoma-Marin Fair is Back for 2022 (June 22-26)The Sonoma-Marin Fair is Back for 2022 (June 22-26)
By - posted 3/11/2022
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

After almost two years, the Sonoma-Marin Fair is back with its full array of cherished fair activities and traditions this summer. This year’s fair theme, “Everybody’s Fair” celebrates the rich and diverse cultures that make up the fabric of our community. Guests are welcomed to experience the vast diversity of our more...

SF's "Russia Avenue" 'Renamed' in Support of UkraineSF’s “Russia Avenue” ‘Renamed’ in Support of Ukraine
By - posted 3/11/2022
Causes, San Francisco

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that San Francisco’s “Russia Avenue” in the Excelsior neighborhood has been unofficially changed in support of Ukraine. Someone changed the street sign on the corner of Russia Avenue and Mission to now read “No War” and “Ukraine.”  Someone has changed Russia Street off of Mission more...

SF Declares UN Plaza "Vendor-Free" in Illegal Street Vendor CrackdownSF Declares UN Plaza “Vendor-Free” in Illegal Street Vendor Crackdown
By - posted 3/10/2022
Bay Area Updates, Crime, San Francisco

The Board of Supervisors today passed legislation introduced by Mayor London N. Breed establishing a regulatory framework for street vending in San Francisco. The legislation is part of Mayor Breed’s efforts to disincentivize the resale of stolen goods and support legitimate street vending as a means of economic opportunity. Supervisors Ahsha more...

SF’s Brand New “Floating” Fire Station OpensSF’s Brand New “Floating” Fire Station Opens
By - posted 3/10/2022
Brand New, Fire Updates, Only in San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed, San Francisco Public Works, and the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) today celebrated the completion of San Francisco’s new floating Fireboat Station No. 35, an innovative project that meets the present-day needs of maritime-based operations for first responders. As the City’s newest fire station and the more...

This is Muni's New Bus Prediction SignThis is Muni’s New Bus Prediction Sign
By - posted 3/10/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

As part of the Next Generation Customer Information System project, over 700 new Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) signs will display real-time information at Muni transit shelters. Approximately one-third of these signs will be double-sided to provide additional visibility at the highest-ridership stops and major transfer points. This week we installed a more...

"Brides of March" Wedding Dress Pub Crawl is Back in SF“Brides of March” Wedding Dress Pub Crawl is Back in SF
By - posted 3/10/2022
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

Don a wedding dress and join the Brides for this annual San Francisco tradition at the 22nd annual Brides of March.  Join in to parade through the heart of North Beach, strolling up Columbus Avenue and drinking in local parklets along Grant Ave. with your fellow brides. All you need for this event is a white wedding more...

One of SF's Only Campsites Opens Reservations on March 14One of SF’s Only Campsites Opens Reservations on March 14
By - posted 3/10/2022
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Outdoor lovers can not only camp within the city of San Francisco, they will soon be able to reserve a campsite online. The Presidio’s Rob Hill Campground, one of only two campgrounds in the city, will be available online for reservations for the first time beginning Monday, March 14. Nestled in a more...

This is Alameda's Brand New Waterfront ParkThis is Alameda’s Brand New Waterfront Park
By - posted 3/9/2022
Brand New, East Bay, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

After years of work and development in the burgeoning Alameda Point Waterfront District, Alameda’s Waterfront Park located on the former naval base gets its official launch on Saturday, April 9 with the Waterfront Park Launch Fest. The free, designed-for-all-ages event will bring together some of the Bay Area’s most talented musicians and dance more...

SF's Giant Benefit Concert for Ukraine (w/ 500 Free Sunflowers)SF’s Giant Benefit Concert for Ukraine (w/ 500 Free Sunflowers)
By - posted 3/9/2022
Causes, Getting Help, San Francisco

A free humanitarian relief concert for Ukraine will be held Saturday, March 12, in Golden Gate Park. A coalition of organizations led by Sunset Piano, Illuminate, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council will host an extraordinary event called “Slava Ukraini!” (Glory to Ukraine!) at more...

SF To End Most Vaccine Mandates on March 11SF To End Most Vaccine Mandates on March 11
By - posted 3/9/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, San Francisco, Vaccines

San Francisco and Berkeley announced big news today: The cities will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter certain indoor public settings. Individual businesses may choose to be more restrictive than SF’s guidelines; requirements remain in effect for indoor “mega” events of over 1,000 people. Will the more...

SF's Golden Gate Park Gardens Will Soon Be Free for ResidentsSF’s Golden Gate Park Gardens Will Soon Be Free for Residents
By - posted 3/9/2022
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

San Francisco residents will soon get in free at the Conservatory of Flowers and Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park following a vote Tuesday by the city’s Board of Supervisors. Read more at sfmayor.org The board’s vote on a proposal made in January by Mayor London Breed was to eliminate the more...

SFO Gets New Airline with $99 East Coast FaresSFO Gets New Airline with $99 East Coast Fares
By - posted 3/8/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Travel

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed an announcement today from U.S. low-fare airline Breeze Airways detailing plans to launch four new routes from SFO starting May 25th. The airline, which is the first new domestic carrier at SFO since 2007, plans to launch the Airport’s first nonstop flights to the more...

SF Unified School District Will End Its Mask MandateSF Unified School District Will End Its Mask Mandate
By - posted 3/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, Masks, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation San Francisco students will soon be able to remove their masks on campus as San Francisco Unified School District and teachers’ union officials announced plans Friday to lift in-school mask requirements. Mask requirements will be lifted for central district offices as well as middle and more...

SF's "Low-Income" Jurors Can Now Earn $100/DaySF’s “Low-Income” Jurors Can Now Earn $100/Day
By - posted 3/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco

A new pilot program just went into effect on March 7 that will compensate low to moderate-income jurors for their service — the first of its kind in California — city officials said. Starting on Monday, March 7, the “Be The Jury” program will provide jurors $100 per day of service more...

Masks Will Still Be Required in SF CourthousesMasks Will Still Be Required in SF Courthouses
By - posted 3/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Masks, San Francisco

Although San Francisco will lift indoor mask requirements for most settings later this month in line with state guidelines, San Francisco Superior Court officials said Friday masks will still be mandatory inside courts. Earlier this week, state officials lifted the indoor mask requirements for unvaccinated people and schools, with city officials more...