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The UC Botanical Garden is Reopening July 22nd
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open The UC Berkeley Botanical Garden has a reopening date, scheduled to open to the public beginning July 22nd (Members have special pre-access from July 14-20) The 34-acre UC Botanical Garden is one of the most diverse landscapes in the world, with over 10,000 types of plants including many rare and endangered more...
San Francisco Zoo Attempts to Reopen (Again) On July 15th
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open Originally scheduled to re-open on July 1st (and then paused by the city a few days before), the San Francisco Zoo is trying again and plans to reopen to the general public on July 15th. (Member preview days are July 13-14). UPDATE: Gavin Newsom ordered indoor operations at zoos closed statewide more...
New Free COVID-19 Testing Site in SF’s Mission
COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London Breed Announces New Mobile Testing Site in the Mission and Right to Recover Program to Provide Financial Support for Residents Who Test Positive for COVID-19 Thursday, July 9, 2020 Testing site will operate on Thursdays from 10:00am – 3:00pm in coordination with services provided at the Latino Task Force Resource more...
SF’s Cable Cars Won’t Return Until Vaccine is Ready
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that San Francisco’s beloved cable cars won’t run again until a coronavirus vaccine is ready. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the system was shut down to protect operators from infection. Although the cable cars are open air, they do not offer a compartment more...
SF Releases Guidelines for Reopening Schools This Fall
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that San Francisco health officials have release interim guidance on how to safely reopen schools (possibly this fall) if COVID-19 conditions improve. The guidance, released on July 8th, details the steps that should be taken for K-12 schools for a potential in-person school year more...
SF Opening of Salons, Museums, Bars & Indoor Dining Officially Delayed
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to, KRON4 for letting us know that the expected delay of opening of indoor dining and outdoor bars was made official on Tuesday as the city pauses further reopening. Tuesday, July 7, Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax announced today that the City will temporarily more...
SF Indoor Dining Will Not Reopen on July 13
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that San Francisco will postpone reopening of indoor dining with no new date sent. Indoor restaurant dining, which was set to reopen on July 13, will be postponed, according to the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. This is due to the city’s rising Coronavirus cases more...
Giants & A’s Unveil 2020 Schedule Today at 3pm
What's Closed / What's Open After many delays, the 2020 Major League Baseball schedule will be officially released this afternoon, July 6th at 3pm Pacific. The shortened 60-game schedule will begin on July 23rd or July 24th. Initially fans will not be allowed in the stands. Read More: The San Francisco Giants will have “cut-outs” of fans more...
Kirby Cove Campground Reopens For Overnight Camping
What's Closed / What's Open Kirby Cove Campground has reopened for overnight camping starting on July 1. The site is adjacent to the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. A beach-side campground boasting spectacular views and is a great spot to appreciate the rugged California coastline and to explore historic Battery Kirby. The campground is more...
Most Bay Area Beaches Now Closed for 4th of July Weekend
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that on Wednesday the governor announced that while the beaches remain open, all parking lots at state beaches in 19 different counties will be closed from Sunrise on Friday July 3rd until 9am Monday July 6th. State Parks will be temporarily closing vehicular access more...
Angel Island Ferry is Back This Week (with New Safety Rules)
What's Closed / What's Open Angel Island State Park has just reopened for socially-distant outside exploring via ferry. Experience one of the most beautiful and historically rich islands in the San Francisco Bay. This hidden gem is a wonderful destination for fun, adventure, and American history. Starting July 2, 2020, The Angel Island Ferry is reopening more...
Santa Clara County Plans July 13 Reopening of Salons & Gyms
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Santa Clara County will move forward with reopening salons but with strict new guidelines. UPDATE: On July 4th the state of California denied Santa Clara County’s request for a “variance” to reopen The new Health Officer Order was issued on July 2, 2020, it more...
Oakland Zoo at Risk of Closure
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the East Bay Citizen for letting us know that the Oakland Zoo says that it’s running out of money and at risk of closing down. County officials have been working with the zoo to figure out a safe reopening plan (including closing indoor exhibits and rides) but the county more...
Contra Costa County’s July 1 Reopening Might be Postponed
What's Closed / What's Open Thank you KTVU for reporting that an uptick in COVID-19 cases could delay July 1 reopening in Contra Costa County. Any change to the timeline would immediately affect businesses and activities that are currently scheduled to resume July 1, including indoor dining, bars, gyms, hotels and some personal care services, including nail salons more...
New Huge Drive-in Theater Coming to Oakland Coliseum?
Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Oaklandside.org for letting us know that plans are in the works to turn the massive parking lot at the Oakland Coliseum complex into an outdoor drive-in entertainment venue. “We are going to make it happen,” said District 7 Councilmember Larry Reid, who is also the chair of the Coliseum more...
