Bay Area Updates
Bay Area City Offers Free Test to Every Resident: One of First in World
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates Thank you to SFGATE for letting us know that Bolinas (1,600 popularion) is attempting to be one of the first cities in the world to offer free COVID-19 testing to every resident. Why Try to Test Everyone? The Italian town of Vo, pop. 3,300, was the first to test its entire community more...
SF Threatens Arrests on 420 in Golden Gate Park
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Mayor London Breed’s had tough words for anyone planning to come to San Francisco and go to Hippie Hill on 420. As we all know, due to the ongoing concerns around COVID-19 The 420 Hippie Hill celebration on April 20th, 2020 in more...
Invite a Live Goat or Llama on Your Next “Zoom” Call
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Thanks to CNN for letting us know that Sweet Farm, an animal sanctuary in Half Moon Bay, has set up “Goat 2 Meeting” – where you can have a llama, goat, cow or other farm animal make a live cameo appearance on your next Zoom meeting. Animal cameos are $65 for more...
SF Bay’s Largest Cargo Ship Ever Says Goodbye Tonight
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SFGate for letting us know about MSC Anna “biggest cargo ship to ever enter SF Bay” – at 1,312 feet it’s longer than the Salesforce Tower is tall. Tonight, April 17, 2020, Port of Oakland officials will bid farewell to the biggest ship ever to visit this city. They add more...
SF Requires Face Masks in Public Starting April 18
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates San Francisco Issues New Policy On Face Coverings New Health Order requires residents and workers to wear face coverings at essential businesses and in public facilities, on transit, and while performing essential work. Rule helps the City prepare for future lifting of shelter in place. April 17, 2020 – Mayor London N. Breed more...
SF’s Free Coffee Walk-Up Window “Contactless Coffee”
Bay Area Updates, Uplifting Thanks to KRON4 for introducing SF’s amazing “free coffee guy,” Ben Ramirez to us! According to KRON, Ben was about to open a coffee shop in his North Beach neighborhood, but the coronavirus pandemic forced him to put his plans on hold. His passion for helping and with lots of stored more...
Asian Art Museum’s $5 “Zoom Meditation”
Bay Area Updates, Virtual Events During this COVID-19 crisis, with its attendant anxiety, stress, uncertainty, loneliness, and isolation, we need ways to connect, heal, and grow. Self-compassion and compassion cultivation are critical at this time. This workshop will focus on loving kindness and compassion meditations to build resilience and prevent burnout. The Asian Art Museum Presents Contagious Compassion more...
Want a Car-Free Golden Gate Park Every Day?
Bay Area Updates Today, on April 16th, the Parks Commission is scheduled hold a meeting to let the City’s leaders know how important car-free spaces are for San Franciscans. The SF Bike Coalition has gathered over 300 comments from neighbors and coalition members to provide public comment during the meeting. For years, your San Francisco more...
Should Muni Hike Fares? Vote Coming Next Week
Bay Area Updates Thanks to SFWeekly for letting us know that a Muni fare hike might be coming this summer. Voting will be held on April 21, 2020. SFMTA, obviously hurting for funds with a massive drop in ridership, will vote on a budget proposal for fiscal years 2021-2022, which would increase Muni fares. more...
