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“Miracle” Christmas-Themed Cocktail Bars Return for Winter 2021
Eat & Drink, Holidays, Reopening Miracle, the Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar, returns this winter to spread more holiday cheer. The Yuletide-themed bar serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting, with kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails, and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to. New for 2021, Miracle expands to four locations in the Bay more...
The Worst Roads in the Bay Area? It’s Pacifica
Bay Area Updates, Transportation According to a recent study by Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Cupertino has the “best” roads in the Bay Area, with Pacifica the worst. Looking county-by-county, overall San Francisco had the best quality roads (followed by San Mateo, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties) with Napa and Sonoma counties both considered to more...
5-Year-Olds Will Have To Show Vaccine Cards in San Francisco Soon
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Vaccines Thanks to Politico for sharing the news that soon children aged 5 and up will be required to present their COVID-19 vaccination card for entry to certain indoor spaces in San Francisco. The city mandate currently requires people aged 12 and older to show their proof of vaccination before entry to more...
New Ferry Service to Treasure Island Coming January 2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing news that a brand new ferry service is launching between the San Francisco Ferry Building and Treasure Island. The new service is set to begin in January 2022. The reason for the brand new ferry service is the new 8,000 housing development slated to more...
SF’s Japantown Mall Might Get a New Name
San Francisco San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston this week proposed naming Japantown’s Buchanan Mall after the famed and late artist Ruth Asawa. Asawa, who was of Japanese descent, is known for her bold metal and wire sculptures — located in public spaces throughout the city and various other cities like Oakland, San Jose, more...
SF’s Brand New “Welcome Ambassadors” Program
Brand New, Only in San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed today announced the official launch of the San Francisco Welcome Ambassadors Program, which aims to create a safer and more hospitable environment for returning employees, commuters, visitors, and residents to the City’s downtown and tourist areas. As part of Mayor Breed’s Downtown Recovery Plan, ambassadors will more...
New Carlos Santana & Family Mural Unveiled in the Mission
Brand New, Murals, San Francisco Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that a brand new mural in honor of Carlos Santana and his family was unveiled on Friday, October 29 with a celebration at 24th & Mission St BART Plaza. The mural honors the Santana Family members’ parents Josefina and Jose, two of their sons more...
SF May be First to Mandate Paid Sick Leave for Domestic Workers
Getting Help, Only in San Francisco San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen on Tuesday introduced legislation to secure access to paid time off for domestic workers, ensuring compensation in the face of an illness or emergency. Under the city’s current Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, domestic workers have the right to accumulate paid sick leave. However, because most workers more...
BART’s “Fleet of the Future” Delayed Until Spring 2023
Bay Area Updates, Transportation Thanks to KTVU for sharing the news that BART’s “Fleet of the Future,” is looking like it’s going to be coming well into the future. Like many other industries, unfortunately, the project suffered numerous delays due to technical issues and COVID. BART’s 775 car “Fleet of the Future” was expected to more...
Northern Fur Seal Pup Rescued in San Rafael After Crossing Road
Getting Help A northern fur seal pup was rescued over the weekend in San Rafael, where the animal flapped across a road and narrowly avoided being hit by cars, police said. The young marine mammal was first reported as an otter, in the area of East Francisco Boulevard and Grange Way on Saturday, more...
SF Street Cleaning Pilot Expands to Improve 311 Response Time
Green, San Francisco By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation In an effort to improve the efficiency of San Francisco’s 311 response service, Mayor London Breed announced that the city will expand on a pilot app for Community Benefit District street cleaners. The Connected Work App program will send referrals directly to CBD workers in more...
Check Out SF’s 26 New Filipino Lanterns in SoMa Alleyway
Artsy Fartsy, San Francisco SF Parks Alliance and SOMA Pilipinas are excited to celebrate a new culturally inspired light installation on the historic 500 block of Stevenson Street in SOMA. The festivities will take place under the SkyBridge on Thursday, November 4th, and honor the 26 custom-designed, 3 foot tall, nickel lanterns strung across more...
Oakland’s New “Tiny Home Village” Opens at Lake Merritt
Brand New, Causes, Getting Help, Housing, Oakland By Keith Burbank Bay City News OAKLAND (BCN) Sixty-five homeless people will soon have warm, temporary shelter from winter rain and cold thanks to a new, tiny home village in Oakland, city officials said Monday. Lakeview Village at Second Avenue and East 12th Street will begin housing people early this month and a more...
Marin County Officially Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Masks By Olivia Wynkoop Bay City News Foundation As a result of Marin County’s COVID-19 vaccination rate rising, the Marin County Public Health lifted its indoor mask mandate for the county at noon on Monday, November 1, 2021. Marin County met the Bay Area-wide criteria for easing mask mandates, which means over 80 more...
Apartment Rents in SF Still 13% Below 2019 Numbers
City Insight, San Francisco By Keith Burbank, Bay City News The latest report out Friday on the recovery of the San Francisco economy presents a mix of good and bad as COVID-19 restrictions have been eased by officials. Overall, the city’s economic recovery has been slowed by the Delta variant, but some indicators show things improved more...
