Bay Area Updates
Excessive Heat Warning for Much of the Bay Area (Wed – Fri)
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and an excessive heat warning Monday night for much of the Bay Area beginning Wednesday, with temperatures expected in the 90s and 100s. The heat advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday through 9 p.m. Friday for the North Bay interior valleys, more...
After 500,000 Tests, SF’s Mass Testing Site at Pier 32 Closes June 15
Bay Area Updates, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open The Department of Public Health and the COVID Command Center announced today that, because of the City’s high vaccination rates and subsequent decline in demand for COVID-19 testing, San Francisco will close the Embarcadero high-volume testing site on June 15 and Alternative Testing Sites (ATS) in early July and provide testing more...
80% of Eligible SF Residents Have At Least 1 COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Uplifting, Vaccines Mayor London N. Breed announced that as of today 80% of eligible San Francisco residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with nearly 70% of all San Franciscans fully vaccinated. San Francisco is the first major American city to achieve this milestone, and the City’s vaccination rates more...
Oakland Public Library Returns to Pre-Pandemic Hours on June 15
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open The Oakland Public Library will expand service at all 18 locations starting Tuesday, June 15, 2021 to reflect the hours that were in effect prior to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced buildings to close in March 2020. The Main Library (125 14th St) will be open seven days a week; 15 neighborhood branches more...
Fremont Ranks As Worst City In USA For ‘Staycations’
Bay Area Updates, Travel The Bay Area’s fourth largest city is the worst city in the country for “staycations”, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial advice site said Fremont is the last place one would want to be for a staycation, the reasons being having an average rating on swimming pools per more...
Oakland Armed Carjackings Up More Than 100% in Last 12 Months
Bay Area Updates, Jerk Alert By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Armed carjackings in Oakland increased 115 percent over the past 12 months, police said Wednesday. The number of carjackings in the past year was up to 200 as of Sunday, compared with 93 from June 1, 2019, and May 31, 2020. In addition, more than six have more...
Presidio’s 100-Foot Tall “Spire” Has Been Repaired
Bay Area Updates, Healing, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Reopening Last June, Andy Goldsworthy’s Spire unfortunately suffered fire damage. The Presidio recently repaired the sculpture, and added a cable fence, new signage, and wood benches made by their Forestry crew. It’s looking really beautiful out there, so be sure to stop by and take a peek. We also have an “up close” glimpse through a brief drone video. History of Andy Goldsworthy & Spire Renowned more...
SF’s Historic 1925 Great Star Theater in Chinatown Grand Opening (June 18)
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do San Francisco’s historic Great Star Theater is hosting its Grand Opening on Friday, June 18, 2021. Built in 1925, the 500-seat Great Star Theater is the only remaining theater in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Join in at 5 pm for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, lion dance, fireworks, and some words from the community. At 7 more...
SF’s Newest Park “India Basin” Groundbreaking (June 17)
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Join in at at Hunters Point Boulevard and Hawes Street on June 17 for this momentous first step in the creation of Bayview-Hunters Point’s next great park. This groundbreaking event marks the beginning of remediation work at the project’s 900 Innes site, and will feature a shovel ceremony, brief remarks and more...
SF’s COVID Restrictions Expire at 12:01am on June 15
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open If you’re up past midnight Monday night, the city might seem a little different. San Francisco to Fully Reopen Businesses and Activities Aligning With the State’s Reopening Plans Beginning June 15 Thanks to San Francisco’s successful COVID vaccine roll out and decreasing cases and community spread, the City intends to align with more...
Hello Kitty Truck Returns to the Bay Area (June 12-26)
Adorable, Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates The adorable roving Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be returning the Bay Area. There will have tasty treats and super cute merch. Hello Kitty Truck Bay Area Appearances: June 12: Walnut Creek, 10 am – 7 pm at Broadway Plaza in the Event Plaza near Macy’s June 19: San Francisco, 10 am – more...
SF’s Rickshaw Stop Reopens June 25
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Rickshaw Stop is finally reopening their doors after shutting for over a year due to the pandemic. Their first show on Friday, June 25th will be a small seated show featuring ZOLA and Zelma Stone. All attendees must be fully vaccinated and be able to show proof. Rickshaw Stop is located at 155 more...
Brand New “South Bay Shores” Waterpark Opens June 5
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, New Parks, Swimming / Waterparks Great America’s brand new waterpark South Bay Shores opens up on June 5, 2021. Northern California’s premiere amusement park is getting bigger, better and wetter than ever when California’s Great America debuts the new South Bay Shores waterpark, featuring seven completely new water attractions, new and upgraded food and merchandise locations, more...
SF’s Ferry Building Farmers Market’s Brand New Home Delivery Service
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets Bay Area residents can now get their beloved farmers market produce delivered to their doorstep and support local farmers at the same time. CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture), the Bay Area nonprofit that operates the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market has partnered with The FruitGuys, a family-owned and operated B Corp, more...
Hot, Dry Bay Area Summer Ahead: Wildfire Season in Here
Bay Area Updates, Fire Updates By Jana Kadah, Bay City News Foundation With hotter temperatures and drier seasons, Bay Area wildfires are becoming more intense — and this upcoming fire season will likely be no different. Jonathan Cox, deputy chief of Cal Fire’s San Mateo County division, said in the past decade, each year’s wildfire season more...
