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BART's Ugly Holiday Sweater Sold Out in Just 40 MinutesBART’s Ugly Holiday Sweater Sold Out in Just 40 Minutes
By - posted 12/2/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that BART created a limited edition ugly holiday sweater. BART joined the ever-fun ugly sweater phenomenon and produced their own version featuring the BART logo, colors and a Fleet of the Future train. After a video shared on Twitter featuring Principle Vehicle Systems Engineer Charles more...

Golden Gate Park's "Winter Lights" Glowing Forest is HereGolden Gate Park’s “Winter Lights” Glowing Forest is Here
By - posted 12/2/2021
Brand New, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Join us for a new tradition this holiday season! Explore Golden Gate Park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night to experience an illuminated journey to delight the whole family. Make your way from “Uncle John’s Tree” at McLaren Lodge to Entwined in Peacock Meadow, then from the glowing Conservatory of more...

Burger King's 37¢ Whopper Burger Deal (Dec. 3 & 4)Burger King’s 37¢ Whopper Burger Deal (Dec. 3 & 4)
By - posted 12/2/2021
Eat & Drink

Thanks to Delish for sharing the news that Burger King is celebrating their signature burger The Whopper’s 64th anniversary, with a special promotion. They’re rolling back the price of its famous burger to its original price when it debuted back in 1957. Available only on Friday and Saturday, December 3-4, 2021, more...

Got a FastTrak Fine in 2021? You May Get a Big RefundGot a FastTrak Fine in 2021? You May Get a Big Refund
By - posted 12/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

The Bay Area Toll Authority announced Wednesday that fines for toll violation notices will be reduced for anyone who received them on the region’s seven state-owned toll bridges dating back to the start of 2021. The BATA, the agency tasked with administering toll revenues from the Bay Area’s toll bridges, announced more...

SF Suspending Citywide Cannabis Tax in 2022SF Suspending Citywide Cannabis Tax in 2022
By - posted 12/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco

San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance to suspend the city’s Cannabis Business Tax through the end of next year, in an attempt to curb illegal marijuana sales. According to Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, the legislation’s author, suspending the city business tax through Dec. 31, 2022, would help support legal more...

SF's Brand New Huge Downtown Holiday Light Show (2021)SF’s Brand New Huge Downtown Holiday Light Show (2021)
By - posted 12/2/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, Wow

Downtown SF, the community benefit district which serves the Financial District and Jackson Square announced today the inaugural holiday projection mapping event, Let’s Glow SF, running December 3-12, 2021 in downtown San Francisco to generate economic recovery. Let’s Glow SF Dates: December 3-12, 2021 Time: 5:30 PM -10:00 PM nightly Location: Downtown San Francisco FREE Let’s more...

SF's Spectacular Upside Down 50-Foot Crystal Tree Is BackSF’s Spectacular Upside Down 50-Foot Crystal Tree Is Back
By - posted 12/1/2021
Christmas, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

Westfield Centre is bringing back their famous 50-foot upside down Christmas tree for 2021 The famous Inverted Christmas Tree is back for the holidays on Level 4 Under The Dome.  It is the perfect picture opportunity in the shopping center while you shop. See it shine from December 1-31, 2021. Holiday Tree more...

$9 Bay Area Lunch Deals This Week$9 Bay Area Lunch Deals This Week
By - posted 12/1/2021
Deals, East Bay, Freebies, Oakland, Partner, San Francisco, Sponsored, Takeout / Delivery

If you’re looking to up your weekly lunch game and discover lots of new local restaurants (but not go broke), ClubFeast might be your favorite new food delivery app. And it’s now in San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay (and NYC). ClubFeast is a sponsored partner of Funcheap – but we more...

SF Has the Very First Confirmed Case of Omicron in U.S.SF Has the Very First Confirmed Case of Omicron in U.S.
By - posted 12/1/2021
COVID-19 Updates, San Francisco

First Confirmed Case Of Omicron Variant Detected In The United States  The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529).  The individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22, 2021. The individual, more...

Stunning New Immersive Light Art Show Coming to SF's JapantownStunning New Immersive Light Art Show Coming to SF’s Japantown
By - posted 11/29/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Holiday Lights, Holidays, San Francisco, Uplifting, Wow

A brand new immersive light art experience is coming to San Francisco’s Japantown for an 8 week limited run this winter. The Japantown Community Benefit District in partnership with Ryotaro Muramatsu and NAKED, Inc. is excited to present the U.S. premier of the Dandelion Project to San Francisco’s Japantown. Follow @japantowncbd and more...

Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Decked Out for the HolidaysCheck Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Decked Out for the Holidays
By - posted 11/29/2021
Holiday Lights, San Francisco

San Francisco Fire announces the 2nd annual Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition. During the 1940s, stations would compete for the best decorations and best-decorated stations for the Holiday seasons. This tradition was lost in the 1950s, and last year we brought it back. Firefighters and their respective stations are encouraged more...

SF Now Has 464 Miles of BikewaysSF Now Has 464 Miles of Bikeways
By - posted 11/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Green, San Francisco, Transportation

By Eillie Anzilotti, SFMTA From just a few stretches of scattered lanes in 2013, San Francisco’s protected bike network now stretches like a green web connecting more and more of the city. See how much has changed over the last eight years: In just the blink of an eye, San Francisco has more...

IKEA Hosts Free "Julbord" Winter Food Festival in Emeryville (Dec. 4 + 11)IKEA Hosts Free “Julbord” Winter Food Festival in Emeryville (Dec. 4 + 11)
By - posted 11/29/2021
Eat & Drink

IKEA Emeryville is hosting the JULBORD Food Festival on December 4th and 11th. Join in for a variety of complimentary food samplings, activities, and workshops around this magical time of the year. Sample festive foods and recipes to inspire your next holiday gathering or a quiet evening at home. To participate in more...

East Bay BART Station Adds 850 New Parking SpacesEast Bay BART Station Adds 850 New Parking Spaces
By - posted 11/29/2021
Transportation

By Victoria Hsieh, Bay City News Foundation BART’s Antioch station will open 850 additional parking spaces with contactless parking payment, BART officials said Monday. “BART has made a series of improvements at Antioch during the pandemic that many residents who have been working from home may not know about,” said Board President more...

Bay Bridge Tolls are Rising to $7 on January 1, 2022Bay Bridge Tolls are Rising to $7 on January 1, 2022
By - posted 11/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the unfortunate news that starting January 1, 2022, it’ll now cost $7 to cross the Bay Bridge. The toll fee is increasing $1 as part of a ballot measure that was approved in 2018. Apparently, 55% voted for Regional Measure 3 which stated: “Toll revenues will more...