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SF’s Magnificent "Peak" Magnolia Bloom is Here (2024)SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom is Here (2024)
By - posted 2/13/2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety more...

SF's Gorgeous Magnolia Bloom in Golden Gate Park (2024)SF’s Gorgeous Magnolia Bloom in Golden Gate Park (2024)
By - posted 2/6/2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to San Francisco Botanical Garden for sharing the news that the first of their beautiful magnolias are blooming. One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety more...

SF Offers 2 Hours Free Parking in Chinatown All MonthSF Offers 2 Hours Free Parking in Chinatown All Month
By - posted 2/3/2024
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

To help bring more people to Chinatown, San Francisco just announced that it is now offering 2 hours free parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage throughout the month of February to help celebrate Chinese New Year. 2 Hours Free Parking at Portsmouth Square Garage – Feb. 2024 733 Kearny Street (btwn, Clay more...

Ocean Beach Bonfires are Back for 2024Ocean Beach Bonfires are Back for 2024
By - posted 1/21/2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco

For the first time in four months, it’s finally legal again to have a bonfire at Ocean Beach. During the “No Burn” Season (which runs from November 1 to the end of February), bonfires are not allowed, but starting March 1, 2024 bonfires are back through the end of October more...

SF's 40-Year-Old Fillmore Safeway is Shutting DownSF’s 40-Year-Old Fillmore Safeway is Shutting Down
By - posted 1/12/2024
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Housing, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco is losing a much-needed grocery store. The Fillmore District’s Safeway, which has served the neighborhood for the past 40 years, located at 1335 Webster St., is set to close in March 2024. It’s one of the only major more...

Bikes Now Allowed on BART's EscalatorsBikes Now Allowed on BART’s Escalators
By - posted 1/9/2024
Bay Area Updates, Green, Transportation

BART is going all in on bikes! Beginning January 1, 2024, bikes are now allowed on most of the escalators throughout the BART system to help make it easier for people to bring their bikes on board the train. This change was approved by the BART Board of Directors at the more...

SF's Only Adidas Store Set to CloseSF’s Only Adidas Store Set to Close
By - posted 1/8/2024
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that yet another retailer is leaving the San Francisco Centre mall, formerly the Westfield San Francisco Centre, located at 865 Market St. Sneakerheads, take note, Adidas is closing its doors in San Francisco. Adidas’ final day will be Saturday, January 13, 2024. Thankfully, if you more...

One of SF’s Few Remaining KFCs Has ClosedOne of SF’s Few Remaining KFCs Has Closed
By - posted 1/1/2024
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Goodbye

One of the last remaining KFCs in San Francisco quietly shut down over the holidays. San Francisco’s KFC located at 200 Duboce Avenue was a combo KFC / Taco Bell location for years. Back in October 2021, the Taco Bell portion of this KFC location shut down. The Taco Bell sign more...

This is Muni's New Seating ArrangementThis is Muni’s New Seating Arrangement
By - posted 12/26/2023
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

SFMTA has just shared its new seating arrangement. “At the SFMTA, we’re committed to improving service every way we can, and your input is critical to doing it. Our LRV4 Muni fleet is newer and easier to clean and maintain. These state-of-the-art vehicles are helping us make dramatic improvements in Muni more...

BART Fares Are Going Up January 1stBART Fares Are Going Up January 1st
By - posted 12/13/2023
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Unfortunately, on Monday, January 1, 2024, BART fares will increase by 5.5%. However, those who qualify for low-income fares will see a benefit in the new year; their discount will increase to 50%. A modest fare increase and a deeper discount on fares for qualifying lower-income riders will both go into more...

Castro Theatre Closing Until Summer 2025 (Last Show is Feb. 4)Castro Theatre Closing Until Summer 2025 (Last Show is Feb. 4)
By - posted 12/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Another Planet Entertainment, the new owners of the landmark and iconic LGBTQ space, the Castro Theatre, will begin the long-awaited, yet controversial restoration of the historic venue beginning in early spring 2024. The final day of programming will be February 4. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by summer more...

SF’s Cult Fav “Rosamunde Sausage Grill” Reopening Dec. 8SF’s Cult Fav “Rosamunde Sausage Grill” Reopening Dec. 8
By - posted 12/2/2023
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Good News, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the good news that in a surprise turn of events, Rosamunde Sausage Grill, a cult favorite San Francisco restaurant located at 2832 Mission Street, will reopen on Friday, December 8, 2023. Initially, the iconic restaurant took to Instagram in October 2023 to share the sudden more...

Here's Which SF Parks Are Closed for Winter 2023Here’s Which SF Parks Are Closed for Winter 2023
By - posted 11/30/2023
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has announced winter closures in its parks. As we move into December, a number of parks have begun or will begin their annual winter closure in the near future: St. Mary’s Dog Play Area – November 27 to late – February 2024 Upper Douglass Dog Play Area more...

SF Opens Two New Mission Street Marketplaces As Street Vending Ban Takes EffectSF Opens Two New Mission Street Marketplaces As Street Vending Ban Takes Effect
By - posted 11/28/2023
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco

San Francisco opens two new Mission street marketplaces to support permitted street vendors and fill empty storefronts as street vending moratorium begins. Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Hillary Ronen announced today the unveiling of a plan to support permitted street vendors as the temporary moratorium on street vending begins along more...

SF Parking Meter Hours Will Not Be Extended to 10pm & Sunday (Thank Goodness)SF Parking Meter Hours Will Not Be Extended to 10pm & Sunday (Thank Goodness)
By - posted 11/22/2023
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

Thank goodness… San Francisco’s parking meter hours will not be expanded. Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has reached an agreement with SFMTA to put the brakes on their plan to expand the hours parking meters would be enforced. SFMTA proposed expanding the meter more...