San Francisco
Union Square’s Christmas Tree Lighting in SF Held a Week Early
Christmas, Holidays, Reopening, San Francisco Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that Macy’s “Great Tree” lighting in San Francisco’s Union Square was lit up a week early than normal, on November 19, 2021. KTVU reports that the lighting was held early in order “to promote sales in the slumping retail corridor.” You can view the tree more...
SF Gives 5,500 Turkeys to Needy for “15th Annual Turkey Giveaway”
Causes, Community, Getting Help, San Francisco, Thanksgiving As part of a Thanksgiving tradition in San Francisco, Mayor London Breed on Thursday announced the city will donate more than 5,500 turkeys to families in need during the 15th annual Turkey Giveaway next week. As part of the giveaway, the turkeys will be distributed on Thanksgiving across more than 85 more...
SF Launches Brand New Concert Series in 2022
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco San Francisco city officials on Monday unveiled a $2.5 million initiative to help revive the city’s entertainment and music industry, still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. The SF Live Initiative will consist of a series of concerts and live performances presented by local entertainment venues at outdoor parks and plazas happening more...
SF Celebrates Its Newest Boat Dock at Lake Merced
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco City officials, dragon boat racers and community members gathered to celebrate a new boat dock at Lake Merced in San Francisco on Saturday. The new dock (which actually opened to the public back in September, but had its official opening ceremony on November 13, 2021) is located on the North Lake, more...
Take a Swing on SF’s Only Flying Trapeze
Fun & Games, Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open One of the most fun Friday night experiences in San Francisco is back for the first time in almost 2 years! For just $5, you can run away and join the circus! $5 Friday is perfect for a unique date or night out with friends. Please note this event is for more...
SF’s “The Bark Mitzvah” for Doggies (Nov. 12-13)
San Francisco, Sponsored There comes a time in the life of a puppy when they become a dog. Join not for profit Value Culture and photo experience company SnapFiesta for an interactive, art experience on November 12th & 13th at 1506 Haight St. off the corner of Ashbury. The Bark Mitzvah? Don’t dogs deserve to more...
SF Will Soon Let You Buy Live Crab Fresh Off the Boat
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that when crab season kicks off, you’ll now be able to buy live Dungeness crabs directly off the boat at Fisherman’s Wharf. On Tuesday, November 9, San Francisco’s Port Commission approved the sale of whole live crabs from fishermen’s boats. Previously, Fisherman’s Wharf more...
Where Children Aged 5-11 Can Get the Vaccine in SF
San Francisco, Vaccines The San Francisco Department of Public Health has 12,300 doses of the pediatric version of the COVID-19 vaccine and said it is beginning to give the shots to children in neighborhoods hardest-hit by the virus by appointment only starting Thursday. The pediatric dose, meant for children ages 5-11 who just became more...
5-Year-Olds Will Have To Show Vaccine Cards in San Francisco Soon
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Vaccines Thanks to Politico for sharing the news that soon children aged 5 and up will be required to present their COVID-19 vaccination card for entry to certain indoor spaces in San Francisco. The city mandate currently requires people aged 12 and older to show their proof of vaccination before entry to more...
SF’s Japantown Mall Might Get a New Name
San Francisco San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston this week proposed naming Japantown’s Buchanan Mall after the famed and late artist Ruth Asawa. Asawa, who was of Japanese descent, is known for her bold metal and wire sculptures — located in public spaces throughout the city and various other cities like Oakland, San Jose, more...
New Carlos Santana & Family Mural Unveiled in the Mission
Brand New, Murals, San Francisco Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that a brand new mural in honor of Carlos Santana and his family was unveiled on Friday, October 29 with a celebration at 24th & Mission St BART Plaza. The mural honors the Santana Family members’ parents Josefina and Jose, two of their sons more...
SF Street Cleaning Pilot Expands to Improve 311 Response Time
Green, San Francisco By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation In an effort to improve the efficiency of San Francisco’s 311 response service, Mayor London Breed announced that the city will expand on a pilot app for Community Benefit District street cleaners. The Connected Work App program will send referrals directly to CBD workers in more...
Check Out SF’s 26 New Filipino Lanterns in SoMa Alleyway
Artsy Fartsy, San Francisco SF Parks Alliance and SOMA Pilipinas are excited to celebrate a new culturally inspired light installation on the historic 500 block of Stevenson Street in SOMA. The festivities will take place under the SkyBridge on Thursday, November 4th, and honor the 26 custom-designed, 3 foot tall, nickel lanterns strung across more...
Apartment Rents in SF Still 13% Below 2019 Numbers
City Insight, San Francisco By Keith Burbank, Bay City News The latest report out Friday on the recovery of the San Francisco economy presents a mix of good and bad as COVID-19 restrictions have been eased by officials. Overall, the city’s economic recovery has been slowed by the Delta variant, but some indicators show things improved more...
SF Tries Waived Fees to Lure New Small Businesses to Open
Getting Help, San Francisco A new permit-fee waiver program aimed at encouraging the growth of new small businesses in San Francisco launched Monday. The “First Year Free” pilot program will help businesses with less than $2 million in gross receipts that plan to open a new ground-floor location before Oct. 31, 2022. “Right now, opening a more...
