While San Francisco is staying at home, the animals are slowly taking over.  Thanks to the SF Examiner for sharing with us that while the humans are (mostly) staying away from the beaches, large purple and orange sea stars are making a return to China Beach and Baker Beach to more...

If you’re concerned about the supermarket running out of bread, never fear. You have a secret bread-Santa in San Francisco. Thanks to Brian Lucas who let us know about this post from Fred McCord on Facebook that someone has helpfully stapled baggies of free sourdough starter to a pole in San more...

While dogs and cats are enjoying their moment with their fur-parents who are working from home during “Shelter-in-place,” wild coyotes seem to be taking advantage of the suddenly empty streets of San Francisco. KQED reports that coyotes are thought to be recolonizing the places that they used to inhabit before all more...

Digital Mirage brings together the electronic music world for a weekend online, featuring sets of some of the most talented artists around.  Presented by Proximity and Brownies and Lemonade, this online music festival is set to take place on April 3-5, broadcasting to the world via YouTube.  Proximity / Brownies & more...

The baseball season has been postponed. The Giants haven’t been good in the long while. We’re all stuck at home. Opening Day of the 2020 season at Oracle Park as supposed to be Friday. So what better time to reminisce about the good times (including when the Giants were actually relevent) more...

Mayor London Breed and Board of Supervisors Announce $10 Million Small Business Relief Fund to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 City commits $9 million to launch new zero interest loan fund and adds $1 million to the City’s Resiliency Fund, increasing support for workers and small business San Francisco, CA — Mayor more...

The 110-year-old Berkeley Farms in Hayward has unfortunately announced they have shut down the farm for good on April 1st. It’s sad for an historic local company to end and for the hundreds of people who lost jobs.  Read more on Mercury News,  KTVU and SF Gate.

Thanks to Countable for letting us know that California is far behind most states in terms of testing for Coronavirus, ranking 46th in the nation. The state has over 55k tests pending and only 26k completed and is currently completing about 1,800 tests a day. At this rate, the current backlog more...

As part of new stricter rules put in place on May 31st to help prevent unnecessary contact, the City of San Francisco has instructed business to no longer permit customers to bring their own bags, mugs or reusable items from home. In Funcheap’s experience this week, grocery stores like Safeway and more...

Join us online April 2-4 for a three-night exclusive sneak peek at of the Bay Area’s kreative voices in conversation. Featuring live music, poetry readings, a community open mic, and more. Baysia was originally scheduled to take place March 19-28, but has been postponed with a mini version of the festival more...

San Francisco Launches Citywide Volunteer Match Program to Support Seniors and People with Disabilities Expanded City services and volunteer programs will support vulnerable populations, including seniors and adults with disabilities, during COVID-19 pandemic Mayor London N. Breed on April 1, 2020 announced the creation of a citywide volunteer network to support seniors more...

Spread cheer, love and hope or simply say hello on the other side. It is during these trying times people get creative and find unique ways of expressing their feelings. And San Francisco has a lot of great examples. You can create post it window art, shape them into hearts or more...

Six Bay Area counties announced even more restrictive “Shelter-in-place” rules on March 31st which extends the order until May 3rd. The biggest updates are that dog parks, picnic areas and playgrounds must close. Highlights: Social Distancing Update (3/31/20) There are many updates, but here are the highlights Shelter-in-Place Extended to May 3, 2020 more...

Burning Man 2020 isn’t supposed to be for several months (August 30-Sept. 7) but they are planning in advance and staying flexible. So like many other festivals, Burning Man’s main ticket sale and registration, originally scheduled to begin April 1, and the “Main Sale” set to take place on April more...