Following big weekend crowds outdoors at parks and beaches across California, Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered the immediate closure of parking lots at many of the state’s most popular parks and beaches to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Read more at Mercury News The parking lot closures currently just affect more...

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has stern warnings during a press conference Monday afternoon for the residents of SF warning that if people continued to flout social distancing guidelines, the city may have to close its public parks.  Read the full article at SF Gate “Sadly, in some of our parks and more...

Mayor London N. Breed Announces Procurement of 1 Million N95 Protective Masks in Effort to Strengthen City’s Response Capacity to Coronavirus City procures one million masks from the state for front line workers Mayor London N. Breed announced on March 23, 2020 that San Francisco is procuring one million N-95 personal protective more...

Mayor London N. Breed Announces Hiring Of 82 Nurses In Effort To Strengthen City’s Response Capacity To Coronavirus City hires 82 qualified nurses who can start immediately to serve patients affected by COVID-19 Mayor London N. Breed announced on March 23, 2020 that San Francisco hired 82 qualified nurses this weekend as more...

Thanks to CNN for tipping us off that Yale’s super popular “The Science of Well-Being” course is now available free online through Coursera. About The Science of Well-Being: In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As more...

It took a while, but both Trader Joe’s and Walgreen’s have followed the lead of most other major stores and will start to offer “senior hours” starting this week. Trader Joe’s – NEW – Effective Monday March 23rd Trader Joe’s will implement senior hours every day between 9am and 10am (store more...

Prepare yourselves for an overdose of cuteness, because March 23rd is National Puppy Day. Established in 2006, National Puppy Day is a paw-some day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love and fawn over the undeniably cute furballs that bring so much happiness into this world. While we’re all softies more...

It took corporate a little longer that other markets, but a big thanks to Costco for finally implementing senior hours at most of their stores. Costco Senior Hours Beginning March 24, 2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Special operating hours for members who are 60 and older. The pharmacy will also more...

Starting Monday (March 23rd) both Bi-Rite markets in San Francisco are implementing senior hours from 8:30am to 9am (Monday to Friday)- and limiting just 10 people in the store at a time so that they have time to shop. Bi-Rite Markets – 550 Divisadero St., SF – 3639 18th St., SF

Now that the state of California has relaxed their booze delivery rules, one of SF’s most historic bars has announced they will start cocktail delivery tonight (3/21/20). Elixir, on the corner of 16th an Guerrero has served its neighbors from this location since at least 1858. Starting Saturday, March 21, 2020 they more...

Thanks to Eater and the Chronicle for tipping us that to-go cocktails are now legal in the state of California… but with some important caveats. The ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) relaxed its rules around alcohol delivery to make it much easier for restaurants to offer beer, wine and pre-mixed cocktails for more...

A huge observation wheel intended to be a centerpiece of Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary celebrations on April 4th has finally arrived in San Francisco. But no one can ride it. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the SkyStar Observation Wheel arrived on schedule in 14 trucks on March 15th from more...

Mayor London Breed And Supervisor Catherine Stefani Announce Critical Donation Of Needed Personal Protective Equipment Supplies—including surgical masks, gloves, surgical gowns, and thermometers—provided by Flexport will go directly to San Francisco’s frontline workers Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Catherine Stefani  announced on 3/21/20 a large donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) more...

Never fear, Broadway is here! Just because you’re locked up indoors due a coronavirus time-out, doesn’t mean you can’t watch some of your beloved musicals and plays online that were filmed live on stage.  BroadwayHD / 7-Day Free Trial If you’re a big theater buff, there’s a dedicated streaming service just for more...

Tax Day has officially been delayed from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020. Payment deadlines have also been pushed back so that you will not incur interest or penalties. But if you are due a refund, you should consider filing as early as possible as the government is saying that more...