City Insight
The City of Oakland has just released a new Cultural Plan, its first in thirty years. Titled “Belonging in Oakland: A Cultural Development Plan,” the document provides a roadmap to support and lift up the role of culture in building a just and equitable city – so that every Oaklander in more...
SFMTA just announced the scooter companies it will offer permits to after a months-long application process, and the two main competitors – Lime and Bird, along with Uber (Jump) and Lyft have all received the cold should from the city. The winning applications were for Scoot Kick and Skip. But it’s more...
Muni is making one really great change starting on September 1, 2018 – instead of getting a 90 minute transfer window on your tickets, you’ll now get a 2-hour transfer window on every ride. It’s like the good ol’ days with paper transfers where the muni driver would rip off more...
Sample stone fruit, samosas or strawberry jam while supporting sustainable agriculture and locally-grown food with Funcheap’s list of nearby farmers’ markets selling everything from fresh produce to live ferns in plazas, parking lots and piers across the Bay Area. Here’s our rundown of the best places to buy fresh fruit and more...
When the earthquake hit on April 18, 1906, it did so in the wee hours at 5:12 am. The cast iron Lotta’s Fountain on Market Street became a crucial meeting point and is now known as SF’s oldest surviving monument. Every year since, city officials (and in past years, survivors too) gather around the more...
The National Weather Service is predicting very cold temperatures with blustery conditions in San Francisco to continue through the end of the week with nighttime temperatures dipping into the low 40s and high 30s. The public is urged to check on older adults or those with disabilities frequently to ensure their more...
SF Curbed reported that the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) unanimously approved raising tolls on almost every Bay Area bridge by 2022 (except the Golden Gate Bridge which is not overseen by BATA). That would mean a $9 toll for the Bay Bridge and $8 for all other bridges – more...
If you wanted to visit Muir Woods, Stinson Beach, China Beach, Aquatic Park Pier, or even any bathrooms in Fort Mason you better beware. During a Federal government shutdown, some Golden Gate National Recreation Area sites are accessible, however access may change without notice, and there are no National Park Service-provided more...
The first of 775 new BART train cars entered into service January 19, 2018. The very first customers to ride the new train cars boarded the train at MacArthur Station this morning as it made its inaugural passenger run. The new cars feature a wide spectrum of improvements over BART’s more...
The last free day ever at Muir Woods is Monday, January 15, 2018 – part of the National Park Service’s “Fee Free National Parks Day.” Starting January 16th there’s a brand new parking/shuttle reservation fee that will be required 365 days a year, even on “free days.” So that means that more...
Bob’s on Polk is still our favorite, but still… the city of San Francisco finally has a Krispy Kreme! Somehow over the holidays this missed our radar, so thanks to Eater SF for the letting us know that the city’s very first Krispy Kreme opened just before Christmas in the building more...
Mondays can be a drag, but they don’t have to be. Give yourself something to look forward at the start of the week from free comedy to free bagels, there’s something for everyone to kick start the week. Please note, events are subject to change, especially recurring events which may be more...
A new season of the San Francisco Symphony has begun. Complimentary tickets for the following November Symphony show are now available through the San Francisco Arts Commission. Join in as at Davies Symphony Hall for the 10th anniversary of the Symphony’s Day of the Dead celebration, featuring a vibrant, fun-filled event. more...
Want to be involved behind the scenes of one of San Francisco’s most amazing free events? The 2017 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival is one of the great gifts given to the city each year, and you can give back by choosing to volunteer for a shift (or two) to help more...
Have you ever felt the excitement of watching your bobber suddenly jiggle, then dive out of sight? Or feel the tap-tap-tap of a bass as it tastes the worm on the end of your line? What’s that? You say you never learned to fish? Dept of Fish & Game’s Free Fishing more...
