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SF Hotels (Even the Fancy Ones) Offer 8,000+ Rooms to The CitySF Hotels (Even the Fancy Ones) Offer 8,000+ Rooms to The City
By - posted 3/29/2020
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Thanks to the SF Examiner for letting us know that hotels in San Francisco have offered up (for a price) about 8,500 hotel rooms to house the homeless and first responders – including some of SF’s fanciest like The Palace and the Mark Hopkins International. According to The Chronicle the more...

Watch 3-Hours of SF's Bison Chilling in Golden Gate ParkWatch 3-Hours of SF’s Bison Chilling in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 3/29/2020
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Before it was postponed, Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary and Community Day on April 4th was supposed to also be a celebration to introduce 5 new bison to the public. Nevertheless that won’t stop us from taking a virtual stroll through San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and view the wildest more...

All 23 San Mateo County Parks Now ClosedAll 23 San Mateo County Parks Now Closed
By - posted 3/28/2020
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San Mateo County Parks Closes All Parks To Slow The Spread Of Covid-19 San Mateo County Parks closed all parks at 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, to slow the spread of COVID-19. County parks will remain closed until further notice. The decision comes following a surge in visitors last weekend and observations more...

Ocean Beach & Marina Green Parking Lots Now ClosedOcean Beach & Marina Green Parking Lots Now Closed
By - posted 3/28/2020
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SF Park and Rec announced that the parking lots at Ocean Beach, Beach Chalet, and Marina Green, including Little Marina, are currently closed for COVID-19, coronavirus, health precautions. Please remember to stay safe and reduce the risk of spreading the virus by practicing social distancing. “This is not the time to more...

Twin Peaks Road Has Been ClosedTwin Peaks Road Has Been Closed
By - posted 3/28/2020
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According to an alert from SF Rec and Park, Twin Peaks Road Closed; Updated List of Closures Twin Peaks Road is currently closed until further notice for health precautions around COVID-19, the coronavirus. Here’s an updated list of all park-related closures: + Twin Peaks Road + Parking lots at Ocean Beach, Beach Chalet, Marina Green more...

SF Police May Start Enforcing "Shelter-in-Place" This WeekendSF Police May Start Enforcing “Shelter-in-Place” This Weekend
By - posted 3/28/2020
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San Francisco Police announced that it will be controlling the overcrowded hot spots this weekend and may shift their focus from education to enforcement. “For those who have been warned repeatedly, there will come a time when we will have to enforce that’s just a fact of life,” San Francisco Police more...

See's Candies Shutting Down ProductionSee’s Candies Shutting Down Production
By - posted 3/28/2020
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Thanks to the LA Times for letting us know that See’s Candies, based in South San Francisco, is shutting down production during the coronavirus outbreak. See’s is always focused on bringing joy to our customers. We are very sorry to have to say that sees.com is not taking orders at this more...

More Beach and Overlook Closures for SF & MarinMore Beach and Overlook Closures for SF & Marin
By - posted 3/27/2020
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in response to guidance from the Marin and San Francisco county health departments, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 26, 2020, Golden Gate National Recreation Area will offer more...

Moscone Center is SF's Newest ShelterMoscone Center is SF’s Newest Shelter
By - posted 3/27/2020
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed just announced that Moscone Center West will be turned into a shelter to help aid the fight against COVID-19. The new facility will open next week and remain open throughout the public health emergency. The mayor’s full press release below. SAN FRANCISCO TO OPEN NEW SHELTER AT more...

SF Gets Three New COVID-19 Drive-Thu Test SitesSF Gets Three New COVID-19 Drive-Thu Test Sites
By - posted 3/27/2020
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Mayor Breed Announces Three New Drive-Thru/Drop-In Covid-19 Testing Sites For The Public And Additional Prioritized Testing For First Responders And Health Care Workers Prioritized COVID-19 testing for front line first responders and health care workers will serve as an interim step to help preserve San Francisco’s capacity to serve the public more...

SPCA Has Live Puppy and Kitty Cams... And They Are AdorableSPCA Has Live Puppy and Kitty Cams… And They Are Adorable
By - posted 3/27/2020
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Looking for something and adorable you can (virtually) pet your stress away? Want to see what’s happening at SF SPCA Mission Campus Adoption Center? Thinking of adopting a puppy or a cat?  Check out San Francisco SPCA‘s adorable animals via their Puppy Cam, Kitten Cam, and Cat Cam. Watch our canine and more...

Yes, SF’s Hunky Jesus Contest is Back! (On Instagram)Yes, SF’s Hunky Jesus Contest is Back! (On Instagram)
By - posted 3/27/2020
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The Easter In the Park & Hunky Jesus Contest in Dolores Park has unfortunately been canceled for 2020. But don’t worry, it’s not all bad news. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are moving things online. The Sisters are taking their wildly popular annual contest online and inviting anyone and everyone, more...

AC Transit is Now FreeAC Transit is Now Free
By - posted 3/27/2020
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Thanks to SFGate for letting us know that for the time being AC Transit will no longer be collecting fares, but will still be operating their normal schedule. Learn More. AC Transit is implementing rear-door boarding on buses with multiple doors. Fare payment is not required until further notice. AC Transit is deemed more...

All SF Parking Meters Now 50¢ / HourAll SF Parking Meters Now 50¢ / Hour
By - posted 3/27/2020
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Given the significant shifts in parking demand, the city implemented a temporary rate change for all parking meters citywide through the period of the Public Health Order. All San Francisco parking meters will be reduced to their base rates through April 7: $0.50/hour for vehicle parking $0.10/hour for motorcycle parking SFMTA is maintaining more...

SF's Cable Cars Say Goodbye (For Now)SF’s Cable Cars Say Goodbye (For Now)
By - posted 3/26/2020
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UPDATE: Originally we reported that the cable cars were being replaced with buses on March 30th, but it turns out the cable cars had already been replaced on March 17th. The SFMTA sent out a press release on 3/26/20 that said “Effective Monday, March 30 the following lines will be more...