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SF's Brand New "Francisco Park" Coming in Early 2021SF’s Brand New “Francisco Park” Coming in Early 2021
By - posted 8/19/2020
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

We just got an exciting update from Francisco Park, the new 4.5 acre park, overlooking Aquatic Park is confirmed on track for opening in early 2021. This park, located on an unused 4.5 acre site of a former reservoir, was initially announced to open late 2020, but construction had been more...

SF Parking Lot Might Become New 2-Acre Park & 1,100 HomesSF Parking Lot Might Become New 2-Acre Park & 1,100 Homes
By - posted 8/11/2020
Brand New

Thanks to the SF Gate for letting us know that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors appear likely to approve a construction project on the 17-acre site of the former Balboa Reservoir that will bring 550 new affordable housing units to San Francisco along with a new 2-acre park. After decades more...

SF Main Library Reopens Today with "Front Door Pickup"SF Main Library Reopens Today with “Front Door Pickup”
By - posted 8/10/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Starting August 10, 2020 the San Francisco Public Library is launching their SFPL To Go service which will enable cardholders to pick up and return their materials at select library locations throughout the City. SFPL To Go is Front Door Pick-up Service that safely delivers requested library materials to patrons at more...

This Outdoor Dining Parklet in SF Speaks the TruthThis Outdoor Dining Parklet in SF Speaks the Truth
By - posted 8/8/2020
Brand New, Outdoor Dining

Here’s what Maggie McGarry’s Irish Bar in North Beach painted on the side of their outdoor sidewalk parklet on Grant Avenue a few days ago. Yup. That about sums it up. Painting our outside at the moment. Hope you like the color. pic.twitter.com/HpkTmnrqXz — Maggie McGarry’s (@MaggieMcGarrys) August 6, 2020

Brand New Curbside Pickup Comes to SF Public LibrariesBrand New Curbside Pickup Comes to SF Public Libraries
By - posted 8/4/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

The San Francisco Public Library is launching their SFPL To Go service which will enable San Francisco Public Library cardholders to pick up and return their materials at select library locations throughout the City. SFPL To Go is a service that safely delivers requested library materials to patrons at select library more...

New Professional NBA Team Coming to Walnut CreekNew Professional NBA Team Coming to Walnut Creek
By - posted 8/3/2020
Bay Area Updates, Brand New

Walnut Creek, California is trending on Twitter today. News broke this morning that a new professional basketball team is coming to the Bay Area. The brand new NBA G League team‘s home is expected to be at the Ultimate Fieldhouse sports complex in Walnut Creek, which is where Warriors allstar Steph Curry more...

SF to Vote on "Overpaid Executive Tax" This NovemberSF to Vote on “Overpaid Executive Tax” This November
By - posted 7/30/2020
Brand New

Thanks to Fox Business for letting us know that San Francisco voters will get to consider an “Overpaid executive tax” on the ballot this November. If approved, it’s reported that the tax will focus on companies that pay their CEOs at least $2.8 million a year if the CEO salary is more...

The "Big Gay Car Wash" Comes to SFThe “Big Gay Car Wash” Comes to SF
By - posted 7/29/2020
Brand New

Thank you Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know that a Big Gay Car Wash is coming to wipe down some hardtop. Grab your leaky hose and get ready for Suds and Studs “A Socially Distanced Big Gay Car wash”, happening on Saturday, August 1 from 12 noon to 3 pm at more...

SF’s First African American Small Business Loan is Now OpenSF’s First African American Small Business Loan is Now Open
By - posted 7/28/2020
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco

Are you a Black business owner impacted by COVID-19?  The City’s African American Small Business Revolving Loan Fund will deploy loans up to $50,000 at 0% interest to support San Francisco Black-owned businesses. There are no fees and no collateral requirements. Long-standing Black-owned businesses and those most severely impacted by the more...

$1,000 Grants for California Artists$1,000 Grants for California Artists
By - posted 7/28/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New

The California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners is distributing $920,000 from the CAC’s general fund in the form of $1,000 grants to help artists and cultural practitioners (including fine and performing artists, teaching artists, culture bearers, and maker-based sole or collective creative entrepreneurs) who comprise the various and diverse more...

SF Announces New Community Learning HubsSF Announces New Community Learning Hubs
By - posted 7/28/2020
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates

Mayor London N. Breed announced on Thursday, July 23rd that San Francisco will transform facilities around the city into supervised Community Learning Hubs to support distance learning for high need San Francisco Unified School District students starting this fall. Additionally, the city will extend its emergency child and youth care more...

Meet SF Giants "Fans" E-40, Tony Bennett & Metallica at Oracle ParkMeet SF Giants “Fans” E-40, Tony Bennett & Metallica at Oracle Park
By - posted 7/27/2020
Brand New

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and strict implementation of social distancing rules, SF Giants fans have to stay home and watch opening day at Oracle Park when the Giants host the San Diego Padres at 6:45pm on July 28th. In their place, seats will be filled up with large cardboard more...

Virtual "Tom Hanks" Now Sells Hot Dogs at Empty Oakland A's StadiumVirtual “Tom Hanks” Now Sells Hot Dogs at Empty Oakland A’s Stadium
By - posted 7/25/2020
Brand New

The stadiums may be empty this year around MLB, but that isn’t stopping longtime Oakland A’s fan Tom Hanks from recapturing his youth and “selling” hot dogs, peanuts and scorecards at the Oakland Coliseum. Read more at MLB.com Due to COVID restrictions, the stands are empty, but the A’s have filled more...

Map of 22 Storefront Murals in San FranciscoMap of 22 Storefront Murals in San Francisco
By - posted 7/23/2020
Brand New, Murals, Uplifting

How about a hike around San Francisco this week to check out some public art history? Sounds wonderful right? Local artist Todd Kurnat has spent the last three months volunteering his time and designs to beautify San Francisco. He’s done this by connecting with merchants who have boarded up their storefronts more...

Is a Pop-Up “Floating Cinema” Coming To SF This Fall?
By - posted 7/22/2020
Brand New, Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Alt105.3 for letting us know that a floating cinema is coming to San Francisco for a week in September. UPDATE – According to SF Weekly and Orlando Weekly it appears this event is probably not real. After recently debuting in Paris, a socially-distant floating cinema is coming to SF. It more...