The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all we wear face masks in public to help reduce transmission of COVID-19 – but due to shortage of medical masks and the desire to keep most N95 masks available for healthcare professionals, we now rely on our resourcefulness and creativity. Just a word more...

Want to go out and go biking or go on a walk, but the sidewalks seem to be getting crowded? The San Francisco Chronicle shared with us the great news that Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf declared a temporary ban of cars from residential streets throughout the city, to open a 74 more...

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch in Napa Valley is providing free pet food and medicine for those in need. This North Bay Animal Sanctuary won’t let the pandemic stop them from helping animals. During these tough times, they are even more deeply committed to more...

Coachella was “supposed” to start this weekend. But you can still get your fix even though the festival was postponed until October. A documentary feature two decades in the making, “Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert” opens up the vault for the very first time to present the legendary performances and more...

The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, which played a vital role during WWII, will again be utilized to fight another war. This time, it’s the nation’s fight against coronavirus. Contra Costa County officials are working with Federal and state partners to convert the 45,000 square-foot venue into a 250-bed medical station more...

Due to the continuing risk of COVID-19, six Bay Area counties have announced their schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year – extending the initial closure date of May 1st. So for the 2019-2020 school year, campuses are now officially closed for in-person instruction until the more...

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that for the first time in its 40-year history, Restaurant Depot – a restaurant supply store for people in the food service industry, is now allowing the regular public to shop and buy bulk goods. Think of this like Costco, but just stuff more...

San Francisco Extends Emergency Child and Youth Care Until End of School Year Thursday, April 09, 2020 The Recreation and Park Department will keep centers open until at least June 2nd to provide care for children of health care workers, first responders, and other essential City employees. San Francisco, CA — Mayor London more...

Thanks to Pitchfork for letting us know that Radiohead is joining the growing number of artists in helping us ease lockdown boredom with rare live concerts from their archive now being made available online. “Now that you have no choice whether or not you fancy a quiet night in, we more...

San Francisco Pride is still somehow officially scheduled for June 27-28, but the details are very much up in the air. Here are the latest updates from Executive Director of San Francisco Pride Organization, Fred Lopez “The coronavirus has shifted everyone’s way of life drastically. Through weeks of social isolation, the Bay more...

San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in different colors this month to honor our front-line workers, healthcare workers, hospitality industry and first responders who are all helping out during the crisis. City Hall Holiday Lighting Schedule This Month’s Lighting Events 4/1              Blue – Honoring more...

While everyone is doing their best to curb the spread of coronavirus, a high-risk group such as seniors and people with disabilities are ones more vulnerable and most likely to be affected. In these uncertain times, we should all come together to support each other in both heartwarming and practical ways. more...

Mayor London Breed Announces Expanded Mental Health Resources for First Responders and All Health Care Employees Wednesday, April 08, 2020 The City and County of San Francisco launches “Heal San Francisco” to expand mental health support for all health care workers; increases mental health resources for first responders and City employees San Francisco, more...