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Green Apple Books Plans to Reopen on May 18thGreen Apple Books Plans to Reopen on May 18th
By - posted 5/10/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Well-loved San Francisco indie bookstore Green Apple Books is planning on reopening for curbside pickup on May 18th when the city is expected to allow lower risk businesses (like bookstores) to enter “stage 2” reopening. Please note the reopening tweet was mentioned only on the Inner Richmond stores twitter page, but more...

Ghirardelli "On-The-Go" Re-Opening at Ghirardelli SquareGhirardelli “On-The-Go” Re-Opening at Ghirardelli Square
By - posted 5/9/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Calling San Francisco Bay Area Neighbors: Ghirardelli On The Go is now open starting May 8th. Their On-The-Go shop at Ghirardelli Square is now open for to go orders. Enjoy a World Famous Hot Fudge sundae on a walk or in your home. The store is mostly outside now for better more...

Alameda County Fair Cancels for First Time in 108 YearsAlameda County Fair Cancels for First Time in 108 Years
By - posted 5/8/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Alameda County Fair has announced on their website and Facebook Page that with heavy hearts the 2020 Alameda County Fair, a 108-year old tradition for nearly a half million people in the community and signals the start of summer is canceled due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Visit their website more...

3 Bay Area Counties Open "Low Risk" Retail Today. 6 Others Wait3 Bay Area Counties Open “Low Risk” Retail Today. 6 Others Wait
By - posted 5/8/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SFGate for letting us know that Solano, Sonoma and Napa counties are planning on reopening retail with storefront pickup as early as Friday, while six other Bay Area Counties, including San Francisco, are waiting to modify their shelter-in-place orders. California allows counties to decide when they want to move more...

SF Plans Limited Reopening of Business for May 18thSF Plans Limited Reopening of Business for May 18th
By - posted 5/7/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London Breed Announces Next Steps for Reopening Businesses in San Francisco Thursday, May 07, 2020 If progress continues on reducing the spread of COVID-19, the City anticipates allowing some businesses to do storefront pickup as soon as Monday, May 18th San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and the Director of more...

California Reopens Partially on Friday: Stage 2California Reopens Partially on Friday: Stage 2
By - posted 5/7/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the first stages of “Stage 2” of the state reopening was planned to begin on Friday, May 8th with a full roadmap of which business and can open he Governor laid out the plans for May 8th stage 2 reopening for the state with curbside more...

SF's Oldest Ice Cream Parlor May Have Served Its Last ScoopSF’s Oldest Ice Cream Parlor May Have Served Its Last Scoop
By - posted 5/7/2020
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

Hat tip to SFGate for letting us know that the SF’s oldest ice cream parlor might have to close for good. The 102-year old ice cream parlor and diner “St. Francis Fountain” has been serving the Mission since 1918.  Sadly the iconic landmark, beloved diner, candy shop, and soda counter at more...

Watch Live: Newsom Announces CA's "Stage 2" Reopening PlanWatch Live: Newsom Announces CA’s “Stage 2” Reopening Plan
By - posted 5/7/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to announce the full details of the state’s “Stage 2” reopening during a live press conference on Twitter and Facebook at Noon on Thursday, May 7th. Watch live at Noon on 5/7: Facebook | Twitter | Read Press Release (will be posted after press conference) While details more...

Only 19 Bay Area Wendy's Still Serving Beef (Updated 5/6)Only 19 Bay Area Wendy’s Still Serving Beef (Updated 5/6)
By - posted 5/6/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

“Where’s the Beef” is the cry among many Wendy’s fans as meat shortages become a reality across the country. Many Wendy’s  have taken beef off their menu. We checked every Bay Area Wendy’s location we could find with online ordering and found that currently (as of May 6, 2020) that the more...

BART Shutting Down Orinda Station This WeekendBART Shutting Down Orinda Station This Weekend
By - posted 5/6/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

To help make your ride, safer, smoother and quieter, BART is moving forward with a track replacement project near the Orinda Station, which will require five-weekend track shutdowns. During the work, there were be no BART service between Lafayette and Rockridge stations. This will add 3,000 feet of new rail, more...

Drive-In Movie Theaters Are Back in the BayDrive-In Movie Theaters Are Back in the Bay
By - posted 5/5/2020
Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open

One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun (literally, you’re sealed inside your car), The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new rules in place to ensure minimal contact. Thanks to Alt105 for letting us more...

13 San Mateo County Parks Reopen Today13 San Mateo County Parks Reopen Today
By - posted 5/4/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Thank you KRON4 for informing us that San Mateo County will reopen 13 parks today, May 4. After being closed since March 27, the San Mateo County Parks Department will reopen trails in 13 of its 23 parks today Monday, May 4. Visitors will be required to: Hike single file on narrow more...

SF Golf Course Re-Opens May 4th. No Longer Public ParkSF Golf Course Re-Opens May 4th. No Longer Public Park
By - posted 4/30/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

It was a short, great ride. During the initial part of the shutdown, the 145-acre Presidio Golf Course was turned into a public park open for families, walkers and joggers. Just announced on April 30th, the Presidio course will re-open for golf on May 4th with the state and city’s approval. So more...

California Will NOT Be Closing Beaches Statewide (For Now)California Will NOT Be Closing Beaches Statewide (For Now)
By - posted 4/30/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Nothing has been made official yet, but according to many media reports (Fox News, NBC, CBS), Governor Newsom is expected to announce a statewide closure of all California beaches and state parks effective Friday, May 1st. Update: Beaches across California are not being closed state-wide. The only beaches being closed are more...

Bay Area Outdoor Activities: What's Now Allowed / What Isn'tBay Area Outdoor Activities: What’s Now Allowed / What Isn’t
By - posted 4/29/2020
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

With the updated “Stay Home” public health order that was recently extended through the end of May, there are some relaxations of restrictions of outdoor activities beginning May 4th. The basics is that if the outdoor activity involves shared equipment or contact with another person, it continues to be prohibited. Read more...