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SF Might Get Free Admission to Conservatory of Flowers & Japanese Tea GardenSF Might Get Free Admission to Conservatory of Flowers & Japanese Tea Garden
By - posted 1/12/2022
Brand New, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches

Mayor London N. Breed today proposed legislation to make admission to the Conservatory of Flowers and Japanese Tea Garden free for San Francisco residents. The proposal, which will go before the Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee on January 26, would remove resident admission fees at both attractions, opening more...

Oakland To Require Proof of Vaccination at Indoor Public Locations (Feb. 1)Oakland To Require Proof of Vaccination at Indoor Public Locations (Feb. 1)
By - posted 1/12/2022
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Oakland, Vaccines

Effective February 1, 2022, proof of vaccination will be required for people 12 years and older to enter the following indoor public locations in Oakland: Establishments or events where food or drink is served including restaurants, bars, coffee houses, clubs, and banquet halls Entertainment venues, theaters, concert venues, museums, and recreation facilities Gyms, more...

SamTrans Launches Free On-Board WiFi on All Buses in February 2022SamTrans Launches Free On-Board WiFi on All Buses in February 2022
By - posted 1/6/2022
Brand New, Good News, Transportation

SamTrans has launched a passenger WiFi program, allowing SamTrans riders to use the internet while onboard. WiFi is currently being enabled on the 800 series articulated buses, with the entire SamTrans fleet expected to be online by February 2022. Passengers will be able to use WiFi free of charge, simply by more...

New CA Laws Going Into Effect New Year's DayNew CA Laws Going Into Effect New Year’s Day
By - posted 12/30/2021
Brand New

The new year brings a raft of new laws for Californians. They’re likely to affect what your neighborhood looks like, how safe you feel, what recourse you have against discrimination — even how you take out your trash. In 2021 the Legislature’s super-majority of Democrats sent Gov. Gavin Newsom hundreds of more...

You Can Now Buy Fresh Off-the-Boat Dungeness Crab at SF's Fisherman’s WharfYou Can Now Buy Fresh Off-the-Boat Dungeness Crab at SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf
By - posted 12/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco

A new pilot program will allow local fishers to directly sell freshly caught Dungeness crab to the public at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf starting on Wednesday, December 29, officials with the Port of San Francisco said. The one-year pilot program was approved by the Port Commission last month and authorizes “off-the more...

Walnut Creek Debuts Awesome Huge New Flower MuralWalnut Creek Debuts Awesome Huge New Flower Mural
By - posted 12/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Murals

Walnut Creek has a brand new mural entitled “Flowers for Walnut Creek” outside the former home of Mel’s Diner located at 1394 North Main Street. The huge bright mural is painted by Berk (Berkvisurals) and features images of iconic Walnut Creek public artworks like the controversial love-it-or-hate-it Fountainhead, Hand of Peace, more...

Brand New Lights Twinkle in SF's Precita ParkBrand New Lights Twinkle in SF’s Precita Park
By - posted 12/23/2021
Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Precita Park has some brand new twinkling string lights that are brightening up the holidays, bringing cheer to park users and those who cannot congregate indoors during the pandemic. Bernal Heights resident Nigel Phillips spearheaded the effort, reaching out to Rec and Park and putting out a call for more...

SF's New Mobile Recycling Program Launches Jan. 5SF’s New Mobile Recycling Program Launches Jan. 5
By - posted 12/23/2021
Brand New, Green, San Francisco

San Francisco city officials on Wednesday announced the launch of a new mobile recycling pilot program that will not only facilitate recycling, but also make it easier for residents to reclaim their California Redemption Value cash deposit for recyclables. The new program, called the BottleBank, is being funded by the California more...

Brand New Whole Foods Market Finally Opening at SF's Stonestown Galleria MallBrand New Whole Foods Market Finally Opening at SF’s Stonestown Galleria Mall
By - posted 12/20/2021
Brand New, San Francisco

On Wednesday, Jan. 12, Whole Foods Market will open its new 50,780-square-foot store at the Stonestown Galleria Mall, 3251 20th Ave. in San Francisco. The long-awaited new grocery store opens in the former Macy’s space which closed in 2017, according to SF Gate. The store’s design reflects a sunny and relaxed more...

This is SF's Newest Public Plaza in SoMaThis is SF’s Newest Public Plaza in SoMa
By - posted 12/16/2021
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opened the newly redesigned public plaza outside the San Francisco Federal Building, at 90 Seventh St., to the general public. The new space was designed with community and tenant input, offering a space that features gathering and seating spaces more...

SF's Getting New 93-Foot Roller Skate Mural in Golden Gate Park in 2022SF’s Getting New 93-Foot Roller Skate Mural in Golden Gate Park in 2022
By - posted 12/16/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Murals, San Francisco

A ground mural featuring a golden roller skate surrounded by a psychedelic pattern may add new color to a legendary skating spot in Golden Gate Park after the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission voted unanimously to approve the final design today. The 28-foot by 93-foot oval mural planned for the more...

SF's First Ever Full Moon "Howl" is December 18SF’s First Ever Full Moon “Howl” is December 18
By - posted 12/16/2021
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Come on out for an “only in San Francisco” event to exorcise 2021. Join legendary psychedelic rock band Moonalice and a host of “Masters and Mistresses of Howling” for a cathartic release under the last full moon of 2021. The full moon will be visible (stay away Karl) starting around 4:30pm more...

California Restores Indoor Mask Mandate Starting Dec. 15California Restores Indoor Mask Mandate Starting Dec. 15
By - posted 12/13/2021
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Masks, Travel

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation California will restore an indoor mask mandate this week in the wake of a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, one of the state’s top health officials said Monday. State Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said the state will reimplement an indoor more...

3 Blocks of Haight St. Light Up for First Time Ever3 Blocks of Haight St. Light Up for First Time Ever
By - posted 12/11/2021
Brand New, Holiday Lights, Holidays, San Francisco

The Lower Haight Merchants & Neighbors Association are happy to announce that the Holiday Art Walk is back After two long years, we’d like to officially invite you back to the neighborhood to shop local and indulge yourself this holiday season. Show up for our local businesses who support the area more...

Get Free Parking in SF's Union Square Through the End of the YearGet Free Parking in SF’s Union Square Through the End of the Year
By - posted 12/9/2021
Brand New, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing the news that to help lure holiday shoppers downtown, three city-owned garages near Union Square are offering free parking through the end of the year. You can get free parking for up to two hours at three garages that are located within a two-block radius more...