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SF May Try Non-Police Response to HomelessSF May Try Non-Police Response to Homeless
By - posted 1/20/2021
Brand New, Community, Police Reform

Thanks to the Mercury News and San Francisco Examiner for letting us know about a proposal from community advocates to reduce police responses to homelessness issues The mission of CART (Compassionate Alternative Response Team) is to provide an alternative to a police response to homelessness in San Francisco. The program is supported more...

Check Out Smitten's New "MVP" Ice Cream Honoring Kamala HarrisCheck Out Smitten’s New “MVP” Ice Cream Honoring Kamala Harris
By - posted 1/18/2021
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Election

Smitten Ice Cream is saluting the county’s first female Vice President and Bay Area local Kamala Harris with a brand new ice cream flavor – MVP i.e. Madam Vice President. As a female-founded Bay Area small business, we’re ecstatic to welcome our country’s FIRST-EVER FEMALE VICE PRESIDENT, who also happens to more...

SF Adds Permanent Water Taps for Homeless PopulationSF Adds Permanent Water Taps for Homeless Population
By - posted 1/16/2021
Brand New, City Insight, Community, Getting Help

Thanks to San Francisco Public Press for sharing the news that San Francisco is expanding the access to clean drinking water for some of our most vulnerable citizens. Earlier in the pandemic, SF put in temporary water taps in three neighborhoods to help our homeless population have access to fresh water. more...

Berkeley's New Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing SitesBerkeley’s New Pop-Up COVID-19 Testing Sites
By - posted 1/14/2021
Brand New, COVID Testing

You now have more places to get a COVID-19 test in Berkeley to help more quickly identify whether you or your loved ones should isolate and quarantine to stop the virus’ spread. Our first pop-up sites will rotate between downtown locations as well as sites in south and west Berkeley. By increasing more...

What's Coming to SFMOMA in 2021What’s Coming to SFMOMA in 2021
By - posted 1/7/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Spring at SFMOMA: A New Year with New Possibilities’ New year, new beginning. Despite the unrest that has kicked off 2021, hope, excitement, and shared experiences are on the horizon. This year, we intend to bring you the art of our time in ways that inspire. From the ahead-of-the-curve media installations more...

Caltrain Now Has On Demand Bike Parking for 5¢ / HourCaltrain Now Has On Demand Bike Parking for 5¢ / Hour
By - posted 1/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Travel

The Caltrain Board of Directors voted today, January 7, 2021, to make changes to the agency’s bike parking fees and the price of the 2021 Go Pass that will make the system more accessible and equitable. Caltrain is in the process of installing electronic bicycle lockers throughout the system. The standard more...

NHL Planning Outdoor Hockey Games at Lake Tahoe (Feb. 20-21)NHL Planning Outdoor Hockey Games at Lake Tahoe (Feb. 20-21)
By - posted 1/3/2021
Brand New

Thanks to The Athletic for letting us know the details of the NHL’s plans to build a pop-up ice rink for two pro hockey games on the shore of Lake Tahoe in February 2021 for an “Outdoor Weekend” showcase. The NHL is planning to build its own rink on a golf more...

Oakland's New Massive Cranes Sail Under Bay's BridgesOakland’s New Massive Cranes Sail Under Bay’s Bridges
By - posted 1/1/2021
Brand New

Thanks to ABC7 for providing great aerial footage and letting us know that Oakland’s brand new massive 400-ft tall cranes sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge on their way to the Port of Oakland. The cranes, among the largest in the world, needed to have their booms lowered in order to more...

Oakland Gets New Massive 400-Foot-Tall CranesOakland Gets New Massive 400-Foot-Tall Cranes
By - posted 12/31/2020
Brand New

Towering new cranes are coming to the Port of Oakland to handle the massive ships calling the seaport. These new cranes will be the tallest ever at Oakland, and rank among the largest in the U.S. When in the raised position, the three new cranes can each soar 400 feet high more...

Bay Area's 1,400-acre "Foothills Park" Finally Open to Public After 51 YearsBay Area’s 1,400-acre “Foothills Park” Finally Open to Public After 51 Years
By - posted 12/31/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, New Parks, What's Closed / What's Open

A gorgeous 1,400 acre park in Palo Alto that had been off limits for non-city residents finally opened to the general public last week after 51 years. Foothills Park, a park and nature reserve in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains opened in 1965 but in 1969 a restriction more...

SF's 1886 Victorian Lights Up for the Holidays (Dec. 22-23)SF’s 1886 Victorian Lights Up for the Holidays (Dec. 22-23)
By - posted 12/23/2020
Brand New, Holiday Lights

San Francisco Heritage’s home at the landmark 1886 Victorian Haas-Lilienthal House will be illuminated with a vibrant holiday-themed light display. Tribal Existance will create a unique light art installation on the house’s exterior, including fun moving and still imagery of candy canes and gingerbread men. This festive event is being generously more...

Meet SF's Brand New Bus Route: 15 ExpressMeet SF’s Brand New Bus Route: 15 Express
By - posted 12/22/2020
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Starting in early 2021, Muni’s new 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express line will improve Downtown access, reduce commute times and add transit capacity for residents of the Bayview and Hunters Point neighborhoods. This community-designed route connects the hilly communities east of Third Street to Downtown and was chosen by residents who more...

SF Opens First New Affordable Housing in Mission in 10+ YearsSF Opens First New Affordable Housing in Mission in 10+ Years
By - posted 12/17/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New

Mayor London Breed Celebrates Grand Opening of First New Affordable Housing in the Mission in Over a Decade Thursday, December 17, 2020 1296 Shotwell Street is home to 94 senior and formerly homeless senior residents Mayor London N. Breed today celebrated the grand opening of a 100% affordable housing project in the Mission more...

Oakland Museum Of California's 9 New Pieces of "Undertold" StoriesOakland Museum Of California’s 9 New Pieces of “Undertold” Stories
By - posted 12/17/2020
Brand New, Causes, Museums / Cultural Institutions

Oakland Museum Of California Announces Nine Recent Acquisitions To Its Permanent Collection New Acquisitions From Seven Nationally-Recognized Artists Represent OMCA’s Commitment to Amplifying Undertold Stories of California Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) today announces nine new acquisitions to its permanent collection, including artworks by nationally-recognized artists Sadie Barnette, Kirk Crippens, Colette Denton, more...

The Presidio's Brand New Pedestrian Trail OpensThe Presidio’s Brand New Pedestrian Trail Opens
By - posted 12/16/2020
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

On December 18, 2020, the Presidio Trust unveils to visitors seven acres of restored tidal marshland and a new pedestrian trail near San Francisco Bay, marking a significant milestone in the 20-year revitalization of one of San Francisco’s original watersheds. Update: The new pedestrian path is located adjacent to, but not more...