City Insight
Meet The Presidio’s Three Adorable Coyote Puppies
City Insight It’s now more than two months into the 2020 pupping season, which typically runs from spring to fall. We’ve confirmed that a litter of at least three pups was born in mid-April. These pups are reaching eight weeks of age and beginning traveling with the adults around the park. To protect more...
Happy 54th Birthday to San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum!
City Insight, Museums / Cultural Institutions Located in the heart of the Civic Center, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the more...
Why the Golden Gate Bridge Now Makes Strange Noises
City Insight Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know why the Golden Gate Bridge started making strange noises with the wind last Friday. Many have heard the bizarre whistling sound and wondered what it was. Golden Gate Bridge Sargent reported the eerie sound you’re hearing from the Golden Gate Bridge is in fact the more...
San Francisco Rents Drop 9.2%, Lowest in 3 Years
City Insight Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco rents are down to the lowest median prices in 3 years. (But still ridiculously expensive, if you ask us – and just about anyone esle, of course) According to Zumper, Rents for one-bedroom apartments in San Francisco have dropped by more...
Happy 90th Birthday Harvey Milk!
City Insight Harvey Milk, born May 22, 1930, was the first openly gay public official. He constantly fought for the disenfranchised. Milk served only 11-months in the office before being assassinated, but his impact on the LGBTQ community is everlasting. His platform was and is one of hope. “I know you can’t live more...
Happy 93rd Birthday SFO!
City Insight Happy Birthday to SFO! San Francisco International Airport (SFO) was commissioned on May 7, 1927. As the Bay Area’s largest airport, nearly 58 million guests travel through the airport each year. It offers nonstop flights to more than 49 international destinations on 41 international carriers and connects nonstop to 83 cities more...
Winchester Mystery House Free Livestream Tours
City Insight Sarah Winchester was a master at social distancing. In the spirit of Sarah, on select days, Winchester Mystery House is hosting live tours on their Facebook page. Follow their Facebook page to find out the next time they go live. Take a virtual field trip to the Winchester Mystery House – more...
Every Bay Area Grocery Store with a “Senior Hour”
City Insight Since our seniors are our most vulnerable community members these days, many grocery stores have stepped up and created “seniors only” shopping hours in the morning. Here’s the current list with many thanks to SF Gate, Eater, and USA Today for their initial research and many help from our followers on more...
Amazon’s 100k New Jobs & Pay Increase
City Insight As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Amazon’s business is booming and they’re gearing up to hire 100,000 new workers to help with the increased demand for online deliveries. To help everyone get their much needed deliveries, Amazon is looking to bring on additional roles in their fulfillment center and delivery network. more...
SF Giants Donate $1 Million for Their Event Staff
City Insight Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Major League Baseball’s 2020 season has been postponed for at least 8 weeks, due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation for the postponement or cancellation of any events with 50 or more people. Therefore, Opening Day will be postponed until Mid-May more...
Safeway is Hiring 2,000 Workers
City Insight If you’re looking for work, you can be of great service to our community to help keep us all fed by keeping our grocery shelves stocked. Local Bay Area supermarket chain Safeway, based in Pleasanton, CA, is looking to immediately hire 2,000 new workers since stores have been inundated with shoppers more...
Yes, Most Farmers Markets Are Open
City Insight Yes, Farmers Markets are still allowed to be open. Certified farmers markets are exempt from the “Shelter in Place” order. Farmers markets are critical to community food security and are listed among places individuals may leave their residence to conduct “essential business,” along with grocery stores and food banks. – more...
Dollar General’s Brand New “Senior Hour”: Exclusive Shopping Time
City Insight In an effort to help curtail COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable members of our community, Dollar General is launching “Senior Hour” dedicated exclusively to seniors, so they can shop in peace, away from the crowds, and also in a more clean environment. In addition, the stores shortening their opening hours; more...
Muni / BART / Caltrain / SamTrans Still Operating
City Insight With Monday’s “Shelter in Place” order, all of the major Bay Area transportation services are still operating either at regular service, or slightly reduced. Latest updates as of 3/16/20 at 5:05pm Muni Starting Tuesday, March 17, Muni will reduce commuter bus service. Muni Metro rail service is currently running normal schedules. Bus and more...
SF Approves Extra Paid Sick Leave for 25,000: Who Gets It?
City Insight Mayor Breed Announces Plan To Provide Paid Sick Leave For Workers Impacted By Coronavirus $10 million Workers and Families First program will grant private sector workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic an additional week of paid sick leave On Monday, March 16, 2020, Mayor London N. Breed announced a Workers and Families First more...
