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This is Muni's New Bus Prediction SignThis is Muni’s New Bus Prediction Sign
By - posted 3/10/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

As part of the Next Generation Customer Information System project, over 700 new Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) signs will display real-time information at Muni transit shelters. Approximately one-third of these signs will be double-sided to provide additional visibility at the highest-ridership stops and major transfer points. This week we installed a more...

One of SF's Only Campsites Opens Reservations on March 14One of SF’s Only Campsites Opens Reservations on March 14
By - posted 3/10/2022
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Outdoor lovers can not only camp within the city of San Francisco, they will soon be able to reserve a campsite online. The Presidio’s Rob Hill Campground, one of only two campgrounds in the city, will be available online for reservations for the first time beginning Monday, March 14. Nestled in a more...

This is Alameda's Brand New Waterfront ParkThis is Alameda’s Brand New Waterfront Park
By - posted 3/9/2022
Brand New, East Bay, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

After years of work and development in the burgeoning Alameda Point Waterfront District, Alameda’s Waterfront Park located on the former naval base gets its official launch on Saturday, April 9 with the Waterfront Park Launch Fest. The free, designed-for-all-ages event will bring together some of the Bay Area’s most talented musicians and dance more...

SF To End Most Vaccine Mandates on March 11SF To End Most Vaccine Mandates on March 11
By - posted 3/9/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, San Francisco, Vaccines

San Francisco and Berkeley announced big news today: The cities will no longer require proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter certain indoor public settings. Individual businesses may choose to be more restrictive than SF’s guidelines; requirements remain in effect for indoor “mega” events of over 1,000 people. Will the more...

SFO Gets New Airline with $99 East Coast FaresSFO Gets New Airline with $99 East Coast Fares
By - posted 3/8/2022
Brand New, San Francisco, Travel

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed an announcement today from U.S. low-fare airline Breeze Airways detailing plans to launch four new routes from SFO starting May 25th. The airline, which is the first new domestic carrier at SFO since 2007, plans to launch the Airport’s first nonstop flights to the more...

SF's "Low-Income" Jurors Can Now Earn $100/DaySF’s “Low-Income” Jurors Can Now Earn $100/Day
By - posted 3/8/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco

A new pilot program just went into effect on March 7 that will compensate low to moderate-income jurors for their service — the first of its kind in California — city officials said. Starting on Monday, March 7, the “Be The Jury” program will provide jurors $100 per day of service more...

This is Redwood City's New Fishing PierThis is Redwood City’s New Fishing Pier
By - posted 3/7/2022
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The Port of Redwood City on Thursday hosted a community ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly completed public fishing pier. The pier is located in the main channel of Redwood Creek and replaces the old wooden pier built in the 1960s. The new pier includes wire cables for optimal waterfront viewing, more...

Popular Japanese "Marugame Udon" Chain Opens New East Bay Spot (March 9)Popular Japanese “Marugame Udon” Chain Opens New East Bay Spot (March 9)
By - posted 3/7/2022
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

The popular Japanese restaurant Marugame Udon is opening up its third location in the Bay Area. The newest location opens on Wednesday, March 9 in the East Bay, in City Center Bishop Ranch at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. Suite #120, San Ramon. The restaurant specializes in made-to-order Udon bowls and freshly more...

SF Just Opened a Brand New 26,000sqft Public Park in SoMaSF Just Opened a Brand New 26,000sqft Public Park in SoMa
By - posted 3/1/2022
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

City leaders, arts organizations and community groups recently celebrated the grand opening of Brookfield Properties’ transformative 5M mixed-use cultural arts district with ceremonies at The Parks at 5M, downtown San Francisco’s newest park. “I am so excited to open 5M just as we are seeing more residents, workers, and visitors coming more...

SF's Treasure Island Ferry Service Launches Today (March 1)SF’s Treasure Island Ferry Service Launches Today (March 1)
By - posted 3/1/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

San Francisco celebrated the official launch of ferry service to and from Treasure Island today, marking a critical milestone in the redevelopment of the former Naval Station. “Today marks a significant step forward in realizing the transportation vision for Treasure Island,” said Mayor Breed. “This new ferry service will not only more...

Bathrooms at 19th St. Oakland BART Station Have ReopenedBathrooms at 19th St. Oakland BART Station Have Reopened
By - posted 2/28/2022
Brand New, Oakland, Reopening, Transportation

BART just recently reopened the restrooms at Oakland’s 19th Street Station. On Friday, February 25, 2022, U.S. Representative Barbara Lee helped mark the reopening of the newly remodeled 19th Street/Oakland Station restrooms, a project for which she played a major role in securing funding. Restrooms at 10 of BART’s underground stations have more...

Golden Gate Park's Free Shuttle Expands ServiceGolden Gate Park’s Free Shuttle Expands Service
By - posted 2/28/2022
Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park will see new improvements within the next few days — improvements aimed at making the park more accessible for elderly visitors and those with disabilities — city officials said. According to both the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, more...

New Mural Honors SF's First Black FirefighterNew Mural Honors SF’s First Black Firefighter
By - posted 2/28/2022
Brand New, Murals, San Francisco

San Francisco city officials on Friday unveiled a new mural in the city’s Fillmore District commemorating the city’s first Black firefighter Earl Gage Jr. The new mural is located at Rosa Parks Elementary School, located at 1501 O’Farrell Street. Gage began serving with the San Francisco Fire Department in 1955, becoming more...

101 Acres to be Donated to Mount Diablo State Park101 Acres to be Donated to Mount Diablo State Park
By - posted 2/25/2022
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

CEMEX USA announced today that after six years of collaboration and discussion, the company is intending to donate 101 acres of undeveloped land to the State of California which are expected to become part of Mount Diablo State Park. The tract of land that is intended to be donated is located more...

This Might Be SF's New Buchanan Street MallThis Might Be SF’s New Buchanan Street Mall
By - posted 2/24/2022
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches

The Western Addition community has been weaving a new reality for Buchanan Street Mall since 2014. A Vision Plan was published in March 2017 and the conceptual design for all five blocks was approved in April 2020. With the passing of the Health and Recovery Bond in November 2020, a joint more...