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Golden Gate Park's $2.4 Million Renovated Dog Park OpensGolden Gate Park’s $2.4 Million Renovated Dog Park Opens
By - posted 2/6/2021
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open

Calling all woofers, puppers, and doggos… The $2.4 million renovation of the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is complete, making it the premier puppy play area in the city. The trans-fur-mation includes brand new play surfaces, natural play equipment, pet drinking fountains and more. San Francisco’s largest fenced dog park more...

SF's Nearly Car-Free "Slow Streets" May Become PermanentSF’s Nearly Car-Free “Slow Streets” May Become Permanent
By - posted 2/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco is eyeing making three “Slow Streets” permanent: Page Street, Shotwell Street, and Sanchez Street. SFMTA implemented their “Slow Streets” program during the pandemic to limit through traffic on certain residential streets and allow them to be used more as a shared space for foot and bicycle traffic. Due to the program’s success, more...

Great America Announces 2021 Reopening DateGreat America Announces 2021 Reopening Date
By - posted 2/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Fun & Games, What's Closed / What's Open

California’s Great America becomes the first theme park in the state to announce their reopening date for 2021, after being closed for all of 2020 due to the ongoing pandemic. Thanks to OC Register for sharing the news.  On January 28, the park announced that their 2021 Opening Day will be May more...

San Francisco Zoo Reopens (Again)San Francisco Zoo Reopens (Again)
By - posted 2/1/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Good news, the San Francisco Zoo is open once again after nearly two months of closure. Unfortunately, the zoo had to shut down once again on December 7, 2020 for the latest Stay-At-Home order. SF Zoo has once again re-opened and similar to how you visited in 2020, you will be 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...

Huge Chunk of Big Sur's Highway 1 Falls Into OceanHuge Chunk of Big Sur’s Highway 1 Falls Into Ocean
By - posted 1/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Storm Watch, Travel, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow

Sadly, a massive chunk of Highway 1 fell into the ocean during this week’s stormy weather. California Highway Patrol noted that the landslide occurred near Rat Creek, by Mile Marker 30 near the Big Creek Bridge, according to KTVU. Thankfully, no one was injured as there were no cars on the road more...

Pinnacles National Park Closes Due to Flooding & RockfallsPinnacles National Park Closes Due to Flooding & Rockfalls
By - posted 1/29/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Storm Watch, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to KSBW for letting us know that Pinnacles National Park has had to close due to flooding and rockfalls over the roads caused by the latest “Atmospheric River” storm. Pinnacles National Park announced the park closure on Facebook on Thursday, January 28, and has been providing updates on their page. more...

SF's Brand New "Navigation Center" Opens for Bayview's UnhousedSF’s Brand New “Navigation Center” Opens for Bayview’s Unhoused
By - posted 1/28/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco, Support the Bay, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco just opened the brand new “Navigation Center” in Bayview, and its first tenants have already moved in. It’s The City’s 7th SAFE Navigation Center which began housing people on January 25, 2021. With the new opening, San Francisco now supports more than 14,000 unhoused people. As with the City’s other more...

SF's B8ta Tech Store Shuts After Multiple TheftsSF’s B8ta Tech Store Shuts After Multiple Thefts
By - posted 1/28/2021
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SFGATE for sharing the very unfortunate news about B8ta, the trendy electronics and high tech goods shop in Hayes Valley and Union Square. The store has suffered a number of bazen break-ins and robberies whose products likely sell on the black market. Owner Vibhu Norby is concerned for this staff’s more...

SF's Zeitgeist Beer Garden Reopens Jan. 28SF’s Zeitgeist Beer Garden Reopens Jan. 28
By - posted 1/27/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Wonderful news… Zeitgeist just announced that they’re reopening on Thursday, January 28 for their first official day reopen since the latest Stay-At-Home order which went into effect on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 11:59 p.m.. Zeitgeist will be serving food, bottled beers, liquor and mixed drinks through Wednesday, February 3, 2021. On Thursday, more...

11 East Bay Parks Closed Until Friday Due to High Winds11 East Bay Parks Closed Until Friday Due to High Winds
By - posted 1/27/2021
Storm Watch, What's Closed / What's Open

Extreme Weather / Wind Park Closures Ridgeline Parks from Wildcat Canyon to Lake Chabot Due to High Winds Due to high winds, the ridgeline parks below are closed Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. to Friday, January 29 at 8:00 a.m. due to safety concerns and cleanup needs. High winds can 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...