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Navy Ship Named For Harvey Milk LaunchesNavy Ship Named For Harvey Milk Launches
By - posted 11/8/2021
LGBTQ+

A Navy ship named for slain gay rights icon Harvey Milk was launched in San Diego Bay on Saturday. The USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler, was christened with a traditional champagne bottle break alongside the hull by Paula Neira, clinical program director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender more...

San Mateo County's "In America: Remember" COVID-19 MemorialSan Mateo County’s “In America: Remember” COVID-19 Memorial
By - posted 11/8/2021
Community

A new week-long exhibit, “In America: Remember” reflects on the San Mateo County residents who passed away from COVID-19. View the moving exhibit in Leo J. Ryan Park in Foster City starting from Sunday, November 7. The exhibit is inspired by an installation of more than 690,000 white flags artist Suzanne more...

Bay Area Expects 45 Mph Winds on Monday NightBay Area Expects 45 Mph Winds on Monday Night
By - posted 11/8/2021
Bay Area Updates, Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for most of the Bay Area from 7 p.m. Monday to 3 a.m. Tuesday. The forecast calls for south winds from 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts of up to 45 mph for the North and East Bays, San Francisco more...

SF's Brand New "Central Subway" Finally Gets Fare GatesSF’s Brand New “Central Subway” Finally Gets Fare Gates
By - posted 11/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

By Enrique Aguilar, SFMTA In October, crews began installing and testing fare gate and ticket vending machine equipment at new underground stations that hundreds of Muni customers will use to pay for Muni fares once the Central Subway opens next year. In addition to the new equipment being put into place at more...

Candlelight Tours Return to SF's Civil War Era Fort Starting Nov. 6Candlelight Tours Return to SF’s Civil War Era Fort Starting Nov. 6
By - posted 11/5/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Explore the historic Civil War-era Fort Point by candlelight and stars on this evening tour with a park ranger as your guide. Candlelight tours are available Saturday evenings (6:30 pm) during the months of November to February. Along the way, you’ll be transported to the momentous era of the 1800s, experiencing first-hand the tales more...

Where Children Aged 5-11 Can Get the Vaccine in SFWhere Children Aged 5-11 Can Get the Vaccine in SF
By - posted 11/4/2021
San Francisco, Vaccines

The San Francisco Department of Public Health has 12,300 doses of the pediatric version of the COVID-19 vaccine and said it is beginning to give the shots to children in neighborhoods hardest-hit by the virus by appointment only starting Thursday. The pediatric dose, meant for children ages 5-11 who just became more...

"Miracle" Christmas-Themed Cocktail Bars Return for Winter 2021“Miracle” Christmas-Themed Cocktail Bars Return for Winter 2021
By - posted 11/4/2021
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 PacificaThe Worst Roads in the Bay Area? It’s Pacifica
By - posted 11/4/2021
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 Soon5-Year-Olds Will Have To Show Vaccine Cards in San Francisco Soon
By - posted 11/4/2021
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 2022New Ferry Service to Treasure Island Coming January 2022
By - posted 11/4/2021
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 NameSF’s Japantown Mall Might Get a New Name
By - posted 11/4/2021
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" ProgramSF’s Brand New “Welcome Ambassadors” Program
By - posted 11/4/2021
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 MissionNew Carlos Santana & Family Mural Unveiled in the Mission
By - posted 11/4/2021
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 WorkersSF May be First to Mandate Paid Sick Leave for Domestic Workers
By - posted 11/3/2021
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 2023BART’s “Fleet of the Future” Delayed Until Spring 2023
By - posted 11/3/2021
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...