Bay Area Updates
San Francisco Moves to Ban Rent Hikes
Bay Area Updates Last week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, led by Supervisor Aaron Peskin, passed an emergency memorandum canceling rent increases across the city due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Supervisors finds it is essential not just to suspend evictions for non-payment but also to impose a temporary moratorium on rent more...
First Bay Area Easing of Restrictions Coming This Week
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates The Public Health Officers of the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara as well as the City of Berkeley will later this week issue revised shelter-in-place orders that largely keep the current restrictions in place and extend them through May. What Might Change? According more...
SF’s Epic Social Distance Wedding in an “Empty” Church
Bay Area Updates Thanks to ABC7 for sharing this story of a Bay Area couple getting married in an “empty” church, but still filled with people during the Coronavirus outbreak. It was a very special day for Parris Khachi and Emily Manashi last Sunday. Engaged for a year, the Bay Area couple got married more...
SF “Very Likely” To Extend Shelter-in-Place Beyond May 3
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to SFGate letting us about Mayor Breed’s press conference on Friday. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said in a press conference that the public health order to socially distance and shelter in place, currently set to expire May 3, is “very likely” to be extended. According to the Mayor, It could more...
20% Off Zachary’s Pizza Before 4pm… Yum!
Bay Area Updates, Deals Zachary’s is offering 20% off all half-baked to-go orders from April 27-29 (Monday – Wednesday) if you pick up by 4pm. There are two Zachary’s in Oakland – Rockridge and Grand Lake, plus locations on Solano Ave. in Berkeley, Pleasant Hill and San Ramon – Find a location near you. These half-baked more...
Mt. Diablo Beacon Lit Every Sunday During Pandemic
Bay Area Updates, Community, Uplifting Thanks to claycord.com for letting us know that the “Eye Of Diablo,” beacon atop Mount Diablo, which is normally only lit one day a year, will be will lit every Sunday throughout the crisis. In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Mount Diablo State Park’s Beacon, the Eye of Diablo will be more...
No More 10¢ Grocery Bag Charge (For Now)
Bay Area Updates Thanks to EaterSF for letting us know that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on April 23rd suspending California’s 10-cent charge for grocery store bags, a new rule for 60 days. This is in response to most grocery stores banning the use of re-usable bags when shopping to help more...
Sirens All Over SF at 12:05pm: City-Wide Fire Department Tribute
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting At 12:05pm everywhere around the city, San Francisco Fire Department to run sirens on engine trucks and ambulances in tribute to first responders everywhere according to a press release issued this morning. #SingOutSF Event dedicated to Frontline Workers in the Fight Against COVID-19 Today at 12noon PDT, San Franciscans, #Yoursffd and others around more...
COVID-19 & Upcoming Elections: Are We Voting By Mail in Nov.?
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SF Chronicle for informing us that San Francisco officials are scrambling to make voting in November’s election pandemic-proof. Is a pandemic-proof election possible this coming November? Currently, we are facing a dilemma between our right to vote versus protecting our health and everyone around us. With the Corona Virus more...
SF Etsy’s Virtual Weekend: w/ 50+ Bay Area Creators (April 24-26)
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates SF Etsy is going virtual with a live online marketplace craft show event featuring 50+ of your favorite local Etsy sellers artists and designers for a wonderful weekend event. There is no software to download, just click the link and watch. There will be giveaways of art and handmade products, live art more...
SF Receives $10.5 Million in Donations for COVID-19 Fund
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Give2SF COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund will provide San Franciscans with food security, access to housing, and security for workers and small businesses. Mayor London Breed is happy to announce that the Fund has received approximately $10.5 million in contributions and pledges from foundations and individual donors, and is accepting more...
SF Wants to Give All Students “A’s” Because of COVID-19
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thanks to NY Post for letting us know that San Francisco school officials want are pushing to give students “A” grades this year to help ease their coronavirus-related traumas. The school board will formally vote on a controversial plan that would give A’s in all subjects to students in grades 6-12 after more...
Check Out SF’s Gorgeous Giant Purple Hotel Heart
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting In solidarity with San Francisco’s hospitality community, Hotel Nikko was illuminated with purple lights in the shape of a big heart last April 13th and April 20th. This is to show how much they miss their guests and employees. Together let us celebrate goodwill and togetherness in these challenging times. Kindness more...
Bay Bridge Tolls Now $6 Starting Today
Bay Area Updates The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) voted Wednesday to suspend weekday congestion pricing on the Bay Bridge indefinitely during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Effective April 22 tolls for regular two-axle vehicles on each of the state-owned toll bridges will be standardized at $6 on all days and at all times. Bay more...
de Young Looking for Bay Area Artists for 125th Anniv. Show
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates In celebration of the de Young museum’s 125th anniversary, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco just announced The de Young Open, a juried community art exhibition welcoming submissions relating to the theme “On the Edge,” by artists from the nine Bay Area counties. Artists exhibiting work will be able more...
