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Muni's 31-Balboa and M-Ocean View are Back August 14Muni’s 31-Balboa and M-Ocean View are Back August 14
By - posted 8/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Transportation, What's Closed / What's Open

On Saturday, August 14, the SFMTA will launch another COVID-19 Muni Service Change, adding several connector routes and bridging service gaps in hill neighborhoods. 18 routes will be restored, expanded or modified, including the M Ocean View Metro rail, 28 19th Avenue, 31 Balboa, 52 Excelsior and 66 Quintara. These service more...

SF's Newest Waterfront Park Opens August 25SF’s Newest Waterfront Park Opens August 25
By - posted 8/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Black Point Historic Gardens, SF’s newest waterfront park with amazing views, is set to open to the public for the first time ever on August 25, 2021. Once the 1-acre park and terraced native gardens opens, you’ll be able to access it more...

SF + Bay Area's New Mask Rule: What Does it Mean Exactly?SF + Bay Area’s New Mask Rule: What Does it Mean Exactly?
By - posted 8/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Masks

Earlier today eight different Bay Area health officers issued a joint statement requiring universal indoor masking starting August 3, 2021 at 12:01am with “limited exceptions.” But what exactly are the exceptions and what is/isn’t allowed? FAQ / New Universal Mask Mandate: A Breakdown For all these exceptions that apply to designated settings, the more...

Bay Area Indoor Mask Mandate is Officially Back August 3Bay Area Indoor Mask Mandate is Officially Back August 3
By - posted 8/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Masks

Bay Area Health Officials Urge Immediate Vaccination and Issue Orders Requiring Use of Face Coverings Indoors to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19  Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley Indoor Masking Orders Take Effect Tuesday  San Francisco, CA – Vaccination continues to more...

SFs Cable Cars are Officially Back (and Free) for AugustSFs Cable Cars are Officially Back (and Free) for August
By - posted 8/2/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Reopening, Transportation, Travel, What's Closed / What's Open

The SFMTA will run mock service and will solicit the public’s help and feedback ahead of the official return to revenue service Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) today welcomed back cable car service to San Francisco streets. Following the successful completion of operator training more...

Midnight BART Service Returns August 2Midnight BART Service Returns August 2
By - posted 7/31/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Transportation, What's Closed / What's Open

BART returns to near-regular service starting August 2, 2021 BART is ready to serve the region with the return of near-regular service starting Monday, August 2, 2021. The schedule change includes increased frequencies and extending closing times to midnight Mondays through Saturdays along with a dramatic increase in direct trips to SFO more...

Walnut Creek Extends Outdoor Dining to End of 2021Walnut Creek Extends Outdoor Dining to End of 2021
By - posted 7/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining

By Eli Walsh Bay City News Foundation Walnut Creek officials are considering whether to keep outdoor dining parklets a permanent fixture of the city after extending the city’s outdoor dining program through the end of 2021. The Walnut Creek City Council unanimously approved the extension of the Walnut Creek Rebound program last more...

SF's Outdoor Dining & Parklets Now Officially PermanentSF’s Outdoor Dining & Parklets Now Officially Permanent
By - posted 7/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining

San Francisco Mayor London Breed this week officially signed legislation to make the “Shared Spaces” program permanent, allowing businesses to continue to operate outdoors on parklets and sidewalks including outdoor dining. Shared Spaces are officially here to stay in San Francisco! These parklets and outdoor spaces have been a lifeline for our more...

SF's Mask Mandate Might Be Coming BackSF’s Mask Mandate Might Be Coming Back
By - posted 7/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Masks, Vaccines

San Francisco mayor London Breed has finally announced that the city is indeed looking at re-instituting mask rules regardless of vaccine status according to a story by San Francisco Chronicle reporter Trisha Thadani “Yes, we are looking at mask mandates for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Yes, we are looking at more...

SF May Soon Allow Fourplexes in Most NeighborhoodsSF May Soon Allow Fourplexes in Most Neighborhoods
By - posted 7/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Causes

An effort to increase housing production throughout the city, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman on Tuesday proposed legislation to allow fourplex units to be built in areas designated for single-family homes. Currently, zones designated for single-family and low-density housing only allow for a maximum of three units per lot. Updating rules to allow more...

SF Might Start Charging $6.50 to Drive Downtown in 2024SF Might Start Charging $6.50 to Drive Downtown in 2024
By - posted 7/27/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and the Daily Mail for giving us the full details on San Francisco’s exploration of “congestion pricing” for downtown. Sign up to get involved and have your say This is still the early stages of researching whether or not San Francisco will follow models of other more...

Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Robbed in OaklandFormer U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Robbed in Oakland
By - posted 7/26/2021
Bay Area Updates, Crime, Jerk Alert

Former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer said on social media that she was assaulted and robbed Monday afternoon near Oakland’s Jack London Square. The 80-year-old Boxer was pushed in the back by an assailant who took her cell phone and then jumped into a waiting car, according to a post on her more...

Bay Area Has 20% Chance of Thunderstroms Monday & TuesdayBay Area Has 20% Chance of Thunderstroms Monday & Tuesday
By - posted 7/26/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fire Updates

Strong winds from the south may blow in some thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday, sparking a higher risk of wildfires in the greater Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service. As of 11am on July 26, the National Weather Service said there was a 20% chance of Thunderstorms either on Monday more...

SF Getting 26 More Police Officers for Tourist SeasonSF Getting 26 More Police Officers for Tourist Season
By - posted 7/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Travel

Mayor London Breed Announces SFPD Tourism Deployment Plan As San Francisco Readies For Reemerging Travel Season SFPD continues showcasing community policing reforms in deployment of 26 additional officers on bicycle and foot patrols to City’s high-traffic, iconic travel destinations Mayor London N. Breed last week announced details from San Francisco’s new community more...

SF's Comedy Day in the Park is Back Sept. 19SF’s Comedy Day in the Park is Back Sept. 19
By - posted 7/22/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Things to Do

San Francisco’s original, longest-running, free, outdoor comedy concert in the world, Comedy Day in the Park is back to celebrate its 40th anniversary. If you like lounging in the park, laughing your ass off, then the 40th Anniversary Comedy Day might be the best way for you to spend a Sunday afternoon. The more...