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Contra Costa Opens Vaccines To Ages 50+Contra Costa Opens Vaccines To Ages 50+
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Thanks to an increase in supply of COVID-19 vaccines, Contra Costa County is extending vaccine eligibility to anyone who is 50 and older and lives or works in the county, regardless of whether they have an underlying health condition. The move comes as the county has begun receiving additional vaccine from more...

Indoor Concerts Are Finally Coming BackIndoor Concerts Are Finally Coming Back
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Oakland’s Fox Theater just announced their first new concert to be scheduled since the pandemic started. March 13, 2021 marked one year since stages across California went dark. Jungle is scheduled to perform October 26, 2021. Presale begins March 31. There’s a handful of shows that have been rescheduled to new dates more...

Oakland's Brand New Universal Income ProgramOakland’s Brand New Universal Income Program
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Causes, Getting Help

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that Oakland is launching a universal income program, Oakland Resilient Families. In partnership with Family Independent Initiative and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, Oakland Resilient Families will be among the nation’s largest efforts to determine the effectiveness of monthly unconditional payments to residents to more...

SF Officially in "Orange" Reopening Tier (March 24 at 8am)SF Officially in “Orange” Reopening Tier (March 24 at 8am)
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Reopens And Expands Businesses And Activities As It Moves Into The State’s Orange Tier Beginning Wednesday, March 24, San Francisco will reopen indoor offices, outdoor bars, and indoor recreation, as well as expand outdoor entertainment, and a number of activities in accordance with State restrictions and additional local limits  San more...

Cherry Blossoms Are Blooming in SF's Union SquareCherry Blossoms Are Blooming in SF’s Union Square
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Outdoorsy, Wow

Spring has sprung in San Francisco. See Union Square’s beautiful Cherry Blossoms have started blooming now, but the peak is yet to come. Spring has Sprung in Union Square 🌸🌸🌸 Cherry blossom season is here- our little trees are still young and blooming so peak blossoming is yet to come. pic.twitter.com/3k6K58PjVN — Union more...

SF To Enter "Orange Tier" March 24. Here's What Can ReopenSF To Enter “Orange Tier” March 24. Here’s What Can Reopen
By - posted 3/19/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

If San Francisco enters the orange tier on March 24th as expected, the city announced that they are reopening more and loosening more restrictions including a further expansion of indoor and outdoor dining and outdoor bars (even without serving food) will be allowed to open for the first time in more...

SF Chinatown's Walkway Weekends Extended to JuneSF Chinatown’s Walkway Weekends Extended to June
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Enjoy a historic street stroll, under vibrant red lanterns, at San Francisco Chinatown’s Walkway Weekends — now through June 2021. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm, experience car-free Grant Ave. between California and Washington streets — open for exploring, snacking, dining and shopping in the heart of America’s oldest Chinatown. View more...

SF's New Free Lake Merced Bus Service Starts Mar. 22SF’s New Free Lake Merced Bus Service Starts Mar. 22
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Freebies, Only in San Francisco, Travel

Starting March 22, a new program will provide free access to SamTrans Route 122 within San Francisco between Lake Merced Boulevard and Lake Merced Hill. The SFMTA has teamed up with SamTrans to launch this pilot program, which allows residents to sign up to use the 122 while Muni service is limited due more...

$400k Raised for Asian Grandmother Who Beat Back Her Attacker$400k Raised for Asian Grandmother Who Beat Back Her Attacker
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Stop Asian Hate

Thanks to CBS Bay Area for sharing the news story about an elderly woman was allegedly attacked on Market Street on Wednesday, March 17, the latest in a horrible string of attacks against Asian Americans. This time, grandmother Xiao Zhen Xie bravely fought back and sent her alleged assailant to the more...

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Back April 3Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Back April 3
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced today that they are planning to reopen the Vallejo amusement park to the general public on April 3, 2021. The park opens for members and season pass holders on April 1. For now, only California residents will be allowed to visit the park. Any out-of-state residents more...

Outside Lands Moves To Halloween Weekend 2021Outside Lands Moves To Halloween Weekend 2021
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Outside Lands Moves To Halloween Weekend: October 29-31, 2021 2021 Lineup Includes Lizzo, Tame Impala, The Strokes, Tyler, The Creator Also Featuring Vampire Weekend, J Balvin, RüFüS Du Sol, Kehlani, Glass Animals, Zhu, Young Thug, Kaytranada, Khruangbin, Brittany Howard And More 2021 3-Day Ga, VIP, Payment Plan & Golden Gate Club Passes On Sale Now After a more...

Shake Shack Coming to Downtown Walnut CreekShake Shack Coming to Downtown Walnut Creek
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks to Beyond the Creek for dishing the news that Shake Shack is coming to Walnut Creek. The opening date has yet to be announced, as Diablo Magazine notes that the permitting is still in progress with the city. The famous burger chain is taking over the former Destination Maternity shop located more...

SF's 1886 Victorian House Tours Reopen April 3rdSF’s 1886 Victorian House Tours Reopen April 3rd
By - posted 3/18/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

New for 2021 – Learn about Victorian era architecture and the lives of the Haas-Lilienthal family via a self-guided audio tour. Self-guided audio tours available Saturdays and Sundays between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, beginning April 3rd. Walk-ins are welcome, but we prefer advance reservations as space is limited: RSVP to plarson@sfheritage.org.  Note: Docent-led tours more...

SF Now Has a $125 Million Surplus. Here's How They'll Spend ItSF Now Has a $125 Million Surplus. Here’s How They’ll Spend It
By - posted 3/17/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Insight, Healing, Only in San Francisco

Surplus funding for the current year will be allocated to one-time relief and recovery programs to support small business, arts and culture, and youth and families, and vulnerable residents. Mayor London N. Breed and Budget Chair of the Board of Supervisors Matt Haney announced an agreement on a spending plan for more...

50 Ft. Humpback Whale Seen in SF Bay50 Ft. Humpback Whale Seen in SF Bay
By - posted 3/17/2021
Bay Area Updates, City Discoveries, Outdoorsy, Wow

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that there’s a whale in the San Francisco Bay right now. Experts at the Marine Mammal Center spotted the first humpback whale of the season in the San Francisco Bay. The 50 foot whale has been seen swimming in the area over the more...