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Come on out for an “only in San Francisco” event to exorcise 2021. Join legendary psychedelic rock band Moonalice and a host of “Masters and Mistresses of Howling” for a cathartic release under the last full moon of 2021. The full moon will be visible (stay away Karl) starting around 4:30pm more...
Thanks to SF Travel for putting together this fun self-guided tour of The Matrix Resurrections filming locations in San Francisco including spots in Chinatown, Embarcadero and the Financial District. The movie, which had tons of scenes filmed in San Francisco back in early 2020, opens in theaters on December 22, 2021 U.S. more...
By Tony Hicks Bay City News Foundation Though California has again mandated masks in indoor public settings, the state has granted exemptions to some Bay Area municipalities for gyms and other businesses already requiring all patrons to be totally vaccinated. UPDATE – Now at least five Bay Area counties have been granted more...
San Francisco Mayor Breed joined several other city leaders on Tuesday announced several proposed changes to address what she said are growing safety and health concerns happening in the city. During a briefing at City Hall, Breed, joined by Police Chief Bill Scott and Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, announced a series of more...
While famous best-selling vampire novelist Anne Rice was known for her deep connections to her birthplace of New Orleans, many might not realize that she spent many years in the Bay Area, living both in San Francisco and in Berkeley. Rice’s son Christopher Rice announced his mother’s death on Twitter on more...
By Mariana Maguire, SFMTA The Muni Service Network proposal for early 2022, and the next steps for the J Church and 48 Quintara, were unanimously approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. On Tuesday, December 21, SFMTA staff will return to the Board of Directors to more...
The Lower Haight Merchants & Neighbors Association are happy to announce that the Holiday Art Walk is back After two long years, we’d like to officially invite you back to the neighborhood to shop local and indulge yourself this holiday season. Show up for our local businesses who support the area more...
“SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 11, 2021. 2021 Updates Please note that for 2021 it seems a little less “official” and less organized that in the past. Usually there’s several “official” routes and an official meeting spot in Union Square and a meeting time. more...
Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing the news that to help lure holiday shoppers downtown, three city-owned garages near Union Square are offering free parking through the end of the year. You can get free parking for up to two hours at three garages that are located within a two-block radius more...
As San Francisco battles rampant shoplifting, Safeway in the Castro has taken a new strategy. Thanks to CBS SF for sharing the news that Safeway has installed new security barriers to deter shoplifters. The automatic gate closes after each customer to deter criminals who want to make a run for it. more...
Mayor London N. Breed today announced that she will be introducing a new ordinance at the Board of Supervisors to postpone the deadline for small businesses needing to update their Shared Spaces to comply with guidelines relating to access and safety. Under Mayor Breed’s legislation, businesses would have until March more...
The Transportation Authority on Tuesday approved Supervisor Dean Preston’s request for $385,000 for the first protected bike lane on Oak Street along the Panhandle, according to an official statement released by the supervisor’s office. The protected bike lane is planned for Oak Street from Schrader to Baker streets and will also more...
The owners of a restaurant in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood apologized Sunday for asking police officers to leave their eatery because the officers’ guns made employees uncomfortable. In a statement posted Sunday on social media, Hilda and Jesse owners Rachel Sillcocks and Kristina Liedags Compton said “these are stressful times, more...
The fall color is at its peak right now at San Francisco Botanical Garden… we’re told this should last just only 2 weeks. The Garden expects the peak colors to last through the second week of December. While the color of the leaves in San Francisco will never be confused for more...
Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Muni’s “Butt Dents” are finally back on Metro’s light rail trains. HeadsUp: You asked for them & they are here! The first two LRV4 train cars with our new seating arrangement are in service this morning on the #MOceanView. Look for 2-car more...