Bay Area Updates
What Was That Weird Smell in the Bay Yesterday?
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SF Gate for shedding some light on the rather unusual stinky situation where many people living close to the waterfront noticed an usual sulfur-like smell on Wednesday – that some people also described as smelling like cut fresh-cut grass or dirty socks. The order was entirely different from the more...
Alameda County’s Salons, Wineries & Pools Can Reopen If Outdoors
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open On Friday, Alameda County issued Health Officer Orders to reopen outdoor swimming pools and outdoor hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, waxing services, skin care and non-medical massages. Additionally, wineries in Alameda County can now offer outdoor tastings by appointment without needing to provide food. In alignment with the State’s Orders, more...
SF’s Brand New “Central Subway” to Open by End of 2021
Bay Area Updates Although San Francisco has had problems reopening its existing Metro subway service, work on San Francisco’s brand new “Central Subway” project has continued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with necessary safety precautions. SFMTA has made important progress, but of course due to the unexpected challenges, there were slowdowns. This has set the more...
Mayor London Breed Closes County Jail in SF
Bay Area Updates, Police Reform Mayor London N. Breed and Sheriff Paul Miyamoto announced on August 25th, that County Jail #4, located on the 7th floor of the Hall of Justice, will close effective Saturday, September 5, 2020. Other San Francisco county jails currently have the capacity to absorb additional people in custody. People from County more...
Win $50 Gift Card to Asian Art Museum Boutique
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Win Stuff The Asian Art Museum invites you online to get 50% off more than 200 items from the Museum Boutique during their End-of-Summer Sale (August 17-23). During the sale, you’ll find the deepest discounts of the year. They are offering a great selection of apparel, accessories, jewelry, prints, books, stationery, toys, and more...
Uber “Likely” to Shut Down for Months in California
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Uber says it’s likely to shut down temporarily in California over the new driver ruling. Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi says that ride- sharing company is likely shut down for several months in California if a court does not overturn a recent ruling requiring more...
Oakland’s Kamala Harris is Biden’s V.P. Pick
Bay Area Updates Oakland native, former Alameda County and San Francisco District Attorney and current U.S. Senator from California, Kamala Harris has been chosen by Joe Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate for the 2020 election. Learn More: Looking Back on Kamala Harris’ Record in California – From cannabis to sex work, the more...
SF Main Library Reopens Today with “Front Door Pickup”
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open Starting August 10, 2020 the San Francisco Public Library is launching their SFPL To Go service which will enable cardholders to pick up and return their materials at select library locations throughout the City. SFPL To Go is Front Door Pick-up Service that safely delivers requested library materials to patrons at more...
Why San Quentin Never Used E-40’s Hand Sanitizer Donation
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that despite the good intentions of Vallejo native E-40 donating 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to local prisons back in May, San Quentin still hasn’t used the donation. California Department of Corrections spokeswoman Dana Simas said while they appreciate the donations, there are “detailed more...
SF’s Biggest Landlord Forgives 50% of Missed Rent for 4 Months
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KQED for letting us know that San Francisco’s largest landlord, Veritas, has pledged to forgive 50% of missed rent from April through July for residential and commercial tenants along with pausing any evictions and rent increases throughout the end of 2020. But tenant advocates say the offer doesn’t go more...
Huge 177 lb. Bluefin Tuna Caught Near Half Moon Bay
Bay Area Updates Thanks to KRON4 and reporter Amy Larson for letting us know about a huge Pacific Blue Fin tuna that was recently caught just off the coast of Half Moon Bay – a rare occurrence since they are typically much further out in the open ocean. Last week, fisherman Ronnie Clarke reeled more...
Burglaries Are Up By 40% in SF
Bay Area Updates, Jerk Alert Thanks to KRON4 for reporting the troubling news that there’s been a major spike in burglaries in San Francisco. While reported crime overall is down in SF, unfortunately, there’s been nearly a 40% increase in burglaries across the city year to date with both homes and businesses being targeted. With more people more...
Trump Roasted for “Yo-Semites” Mispronunciation
Bay Area Updates Thanks to Mediate for first sharing with us the clip of President Trump butchering the pronunciation of “Yosemite” during a press conference this week – calling it “Yo-Semites” not once, but twice. Perhaps it’s possible since he’s from New York he’s never heard of Yosemite? Or never seen it in written more...
Secret Meth Lab Found in SF Hotel / COVID-19 Shelter
Bay Area Updates Thanks for KTVU letting us know that police discovered a low-level meth lab operating at a San Francisco hotel that was designated a “safe shelter” during the COVID-19 outbreak. A strong chemical odor was reported coming from an upper floor hotel room at the Civic Center Motor Inn at 9th and more...
Win a Gorgeous Japanese/Indian Face Mask from SF’s Asian Art Museum
Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions Protect yourself with these fashionable and comfortable face masks from Japan or India from the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. If you win, you’ll have your choice of Japanese Cotton Protection Mask made of 100% Japanese organic cotton and in several traditional Japanese printed patterns, or a Charcoal-Infused Mask from Japan more...
