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New African American Historical Art Posters Comes to SF's Market StreetNew African American Historical Art Posters Comes to SF’s Market Street
By - posted 2/1/2022
San Francisco, Transportation

The Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series has commissioned new artwork by artists on an annual basis, since 1992. Each year, the Program commissions three or four artists to create a new body of work that responds to a theme specific to San Francisco. Each poster series is on more...

SF's Sai Vietnamese Restaurant Forced to Close After Nearly 40 YearsSF’s Sai Vietnamese Restaurant Forced to Close After Nearly 40 Years
By - posted 2/1/2022
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that sadly, Sai’s Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco is being forced to close. The restaurant has been around for nearly 40 years, but unfortunately, their landlord has told them they have to vacate the building in 30 days. The family-run business, which opened in 1985 more...

New Weekend & Late-Night Ferry Service Between SF & TiburonNew Weekend & Late-Night Ferry Service Between SF & Tiburon
By - posted 2/1/2022
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

On Monday, January 31, 2022, Golden Gate Ferry will add midday and weekend trips to existing round trip commute service between Tiburon and San Francisco. New late-night ferry service between Tiburon and San Francisco will also be provided by Tideline Marine Group and is expected to start in mid-February 2022. The more...

Oakland Coliseum Hosts Memorial for NFL Legend John MaddenOakland Coliseum Hosts Memorial for NFL Legend John Madden
By - posted 1/31/2022
Goodbye, Oakland

A memorial for John Madden, former broadcaster and Super Bowl-winning coach for the Oakland Raiders, has been changed, the family announced Monday. The memorial will be held on Februrary 14, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland. An earlier announcement said the memorial was going to be held more...

SF Proposes Curbing the Construction of Mega-MansionsSF Proposes Curbing the Construction of Mega-Mansions
By - posted 1/31/2022
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)SF’s 49ers vs. Rams NFC Championship Watch Parties (2022)
By - posted 1/30/2022
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 WeekendSF’s Carnaval Returns for 2022 on Memorial Day Weekend
By - posted 1/28/2022
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 ReleasedSF’s 2021 Crime Stats Just Got Released
By - posted 1/28/2022
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)SF Ends Vax Mandate for Indoor Dining (Sort of)
By - posted 1/28/2022
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. 1California Academy of Sciences Will Start Requiring Boosters on Feb. 1
By - posted 1/27/2022
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 MandatesSF’s Big Updates for Masks + Vaccine Mandates
By - posted 1/27/2022
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 49ersSF Lights Up for the 49ers
By - posted 1/27/2022
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 5thSF’s “Lighted Forest” in Golden Gate Park Extended to March 5th
By - posted 1/27/2022
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 1stGolden Gate Park’s “Winter Lights” Glowing Forest Ends February 1st
By - posted 1/27/2022
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 CastroFor the First Time in Over 30 Years, New Bars Can Open in the Castro
By - posted 1/26/2022
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...