Bay Area Updates
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...
Brand New Curbside Pickup Comes to SF Public Libraries
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open The San Francisco Public Library is launching their SFPL To Go service which will enable San Francisco Public Library cardholders to pick up and return their materials at select library locations throughout the City. SFPL To Go is a service that safely delivers requested library materials to patrons at select library more...
New Professional NBA Team Coming to Walnut Creek
Bay Area Updates, Brand New Walnut Creek, California is trending on Twitter today. News broke this morning that a new professional basketball team is coming to the Bay Area. The brand new NBA G League team‘s home is expected to be at the Ultimate Fieldhouse sports complex in Walnut Creek, which is where Warriors allstar Steph Curry more...
Hey Bay Area, It’s National Farmers Market Week (Aug 2-8)
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Let’s celebrate Farmers Markets! National Farmers Market Week (August 2-8, 2020) is a great opportunity savor summer’s bounty, support local farmers and food makers. As COVID-19 crisis has proven, farmers markets are essential to supporting community health and resilient local food systems, now and in the long term. Related: Yes, Most Farmers Markets more...
Oakland’s “Fairyland” Is About to Get Much More Diverse
Bay Area Updates, Causes, Support the Bay Thank you to The Oaklandside for letting us know that the Children’s Fairyland plans to reopen safely and with more diverse representation. America’s first storybook theme park (which predates and partially inspired Disneyland) Children’s Fairyland will mark its anniversary in September, but it might take a little bit more magic to more...
Oakland Curbs Lake Merritt’s Huge Parties As COVID Cases Spike
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to CBS Bay Area for letting us know that health officials are saying that large gatherings at Lake Merritt have led to spiking COVID-19 cases in Oakland. UPDATE: Roots Community Health Center says that while cases are spiking due to large gatherings and parties, they have not connected the spike more...
Berkeley is the First City to Remove Police from Traffic Stops
Bay Area Updates, Have Your Voice Heard, Police Reform Thank you KRON4 for letting us know that Berkeley became the first city in the US to remove armed police officers from traffic stops. The Berkeley City Council voted early Wednesday morning on July 15, after a long 9 hour City Council meeting, to make sweeping changes to the police department more...
Help Keep Funcheap Alive: GoFundMe Launched
Bay Area Updates Funcheap wants to continue to be a great community resource for those of us who aren’t millionaires, especially during these unprecedented times. But the truth is, revenue has dried up. We’re not a “start-up” with deep pockets, but just a homegrown locally-run passion project with no backing or funding. And more...
