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SF Indoor Dining Won't Open Until At Least March 2SF Indoor Dining Won’t Open Until At Least March 2
By - posted 2/23/2021
Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Although the latest covid data released by the state of California on February 23, 2021 show San Francisco firmly in the less restrictive “red tier,” San Francisco is still in Purple and won’t be eligible for further reopenings until it is in the red tier for two consecutive weeks. San Francisco more...

San Mateo & Marin County Now in "Red Tier"San Mateo & Marin County Now in “Red Tier”
By - posted 2/23/2021
Indoor Dining, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The state of California updated their tiers on February 23, 2021 and two Bay Area counties have been officially moved from the most restrictive “purple” tier into the less restrictive “red tier.” San Mateo and Marin counties saw significant case number drops and now the counties are freed by the state more...

30+ Streets in San Francisco Closed for Outdoor Dining30+ Streets in San Francisco Closed for Outdoor Dining
By - posted 1/29/2021
Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco reopened outdoor dining on January 28th and many of the “Shared Spaces” streets (closed to vehicle traffic) are back on helping give restaurants space to set up tables in the street. Related Stories San Francisco Outdoor Dining Guide: 320+ Patios & Restaurants “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy is Back SF Outdoor Comedy & Cocktail more...

Oakland Zoo's "Glowfari" Lantern Festival is Back (Feb. 5)Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari” Lantern Festival is Back (Feb. 5)
By - posted 1/27/2021
Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After a nearly two month closure, the Oakland Zoo’s Glowfari festival is coming back with an extended run now that the stay-at-home order has been lifted. The new lantern festival was originally supposed to run from November 20 to January 17th, but was cut short in early December due to the more...

Oakland Zoo Set to Reopen February 3Oakland Zoo Set to Reopen February 3
By - posted 1/27/2021
Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After a nearly two month closure, the Oakland Zoo is planning on reopening to the public on February 3rd for daytime visits and its popular “Glowfari” Lantern Festival will reopening for evening visits starting February 5th Online reservations / ticketing system for daytime reservations will be live on Monday, February 1st more...

Alameda County Opens Outdoor Dining "Immediately"Alameda County Opens Outdoor Dining “Immediately”
By - posted 1/25/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Due to long-term projections for ICU bed availability and with the state’s Stay-at-Home order rescinded and the county being placed in the purple tier, Alameda County today said that activities and businesses may “resume operation immediately.” Read the full press release. That means outdoor dining is back throughout Alameda County effective today. @AlamedaCounty more...

Outdoor Dining is Back in San Francisco On ThursdayOutdoor Dining is Back in San Francisco On Thursday
By - posted 1/25/2021
COVID-19 Updates, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco To Reopen Some Activities In Response To State Lifting Regional Stay At Home Order With the State lifting the Bay Area Regional Stay at Home Order, San Francisco on January 28 will reopen key sectors allowed by the State’s purple tier, with some additional safety precautions given the City’s more...

California Ends 10pm Curfew, But SF Keeps ItCalifornia Ends 10pm Curfew, But SF Keeps It
By - posted 1/25/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening

In big news this morning, Monday, January 25, California has announced that its lifting the regional Stay at Home Order for all regions across the state. Along with this news, California has also ended its 10 pm curfew. UPDATE: According to Eater SF, San Francisco will keep the 10pm curfew for more...

San Francisco Reopening Outdoor DiningSan Francisco Reopening Outdoor Dining
By - posted 1/25/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Following the news that the statewide “Stay-at-Home” order has been lifted, San Francisco Mayor London Breen tweeted that San Francisco will be moving forward with limited re-openings including outdoor dining and personal services (such has salons and barbers) as soon as San Francisco enters the “Purple” tier. UPDATE: San Francisco Will more...

California Lifts Stay-at-Home Order: What's Next?California Lifts Stay-at-Home Order: What’s Next?
By - posted 1/25/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

As new cases and hospitalizations decline, the state of California announced on Monday morning that the stay-at-home orders for all regions across the state have been lifted. Read the Press Release This means the easing of restrictions will no longer be based strictly on regional ICU capacity or projected 4-week ICU capacity, more...

Californians Asked To Stay Within 120 Miles Of HomeCalifornians Asked To Stay Within 120 Miles Of Home
By - posted 1/8/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that the California Dept. of Public Health has issued updated travel restrictions which include advising Californians to avoid traveling more than 120 miles from one’s home for “non-essential” travel. For context, Tahoe is approximately 200 miles from San Francisco. Find cities within 120 miles of more...

"Stay-at-Home" Order Likely Extended, But No Official Word Yet“Stay-at-Home” Order Likely Extended, But No Official Word Yet
By - posted 1/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The three-week “Stay at Home” order that was triggered for the Bay Area on December 18 after ICU capacity for the region fell below 15% was originally supposed to be revisited starting January 8th, but there has been no official word from the State of California. A region is supposed to more...

SF Extends "Stay at Home" Order "Indefinitely"SF Extends “Stay at Home” Order “Indefinitely”
By - posted 1/1/2021
Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to ABC for letting us know that the city of San Francisco has extended the stay-at-home order “indefinitely” as December 31st. The original stay-at-home order was supposed to end on January 7th, depending on how ICU capacity fares for the Bay Area and would be lifted by the state if more...

How Full Are Hospitals Near You? ICU Capacity for SF Bay AreaHow Full Are Hospitals Near You? ICU Capacity for SF Bay Area
By - posted 12/22/2020
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening

The New York Times has put together a simple-to-use interactive map if you’re curious to see how full hospital I.C.U.s are near you. Depending on how you draw the map and define the “Bay Area,” I.C.U.s as of December 17th (the most recent update) are reported to be about 84% capacity more...

Bay Area Cell Phones to Get "Emergency Alert" Today at NoonBay Area Cell Phones to Get “Emergency Alert” Today at Noon
By - posted 12/18/2020
Bay Area Updates, Reopening

With COVID-19 spreading at an increasing rate throughout the state and many Californians now under a mandatory, Regional Stay-at-Home Order, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will issue a region-wide emergency alert for the Bay Area Region at noon on Friday, December 18, asking residents to stay home more...