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Check Out SF's Breathtaking Hilltop Circus ActsCheck Out SF’s Breathtaking Hilltop Circus Acts
By - posted 5/29/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Wow

A new creative pop-up circus has been delighting spectators around San Francisco. As part of San Francisco’s “Circus Pop-Ups” featuring a series of unique performances in unusual locations, witness Thai Lam’s breathtaking aerial performance at Bernal Heights this Sunday, May 30 at 1:15, 2:00, and 2:45 pm. Thai Lam is a Bay more...

Awesome Bay Area Photos of Today's "Super Blood Moon"Awesome Bay Area Photos of Today’s “Super Blood Moon”
By - posted 5/26/2021
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The Super Flower Blood Moon seen in the sky from the Bay Area early Wednesday was a rare astronomical trifecta: a full moon, a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon. Every full moon is has a name based on historical observations. Traditionally, people see more flowers blooming in May, thus more...

Rare Super "Blood Moon" Total Lunar Eclipse Over SFRare Super “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF
By - posted 5/25/2021
Outdoorsy, Wow

Thanks to SFGate for sharing the details about May’s super moon on May 26, 2021. This super moon is extra special because it’s the first “Blood Moon” or total lunar eclipse of the moon in more than two years. The last lunar eclipse was January 20, 2019. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the more...

Car Submerged in the Bay at Marina GreenCar Submerged in the Bay at Marina Green
By - posted 5/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Wow

A car had to be rescued out of the Bay at Marina Green over the weekend. Thankfully, no one was injured. Thanks to SF Fire Department and TravelLyfe1 for haring the crazy photos of the car submerged in the water.

Mountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF's Bernal HeightsMountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF’s Bernal Heights
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow

A mountain lion that apparently walked the streets of the city for at least the last two days and was spotted in a tree Wednesday night has been tranquilized and safely removed from the area. California Fish and Wildlife officers responded to Santa Marina Street near Mission Street and shot the more...

POSTPONED / SF's Regal Grand Opening: $3 Movies (May 21-26)POSTPONED / SF’s Regal Grand Opening: $3 Movies (May 21-26)
By - posted 5/18/2021
Brand New, Deals, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow

Update 5/21 at 8:37am GRAND OPENING DELAYED at REGAL STONESTOWN GALLERIA SCREENX, 4DX & RPX Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the official opening scheduled for today, Friday, May 21, of the Regal Stonestown Galleria has been postponed. We look forward to officially opening the doors in the more...

3,000 Hungry Goats Take Over Oakland Hillside3,000 Hungry Goats Take Over Oakland Hillside
By - posted 5/13/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow

Thanks to the Oakland Fire Department for sharing their video of 3,000 hungry goats on the King Estates Open Space in Oakland. They were released as part of Oakland Fire’s annual vegetation management program. 3000 very lucky and hungry goats were released into the King Estates Open Space this week as part more...

Giant 9-Foot Floral "Butterflies" Are Coming to SF's StreetsGiant 9-Foot Floral “Butterflies” Are Coming to SF’s Streets
By - posted 4/30/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Reopening, Uplifting, Wow

Ever wanted to become a butterfly? You’ll get a chance to spread your wings in May. On Saturday, May 1st 13 large floral Instagramable butterflies are landing in the streets of San Francisco for a weeklong promotion. The giant butterflies, which range from 6-9 feet tall are made from natural materials and more...

"Bearsun" Life-Size Teddy Bear’s Final Day in San Francisco“Bearsun” Life-Size Teddy Bear’s Final Day in San Francisco
By - posted 4/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Uplifting, Wow

Bearsun, the life-size teddy bear (aka Jessy Larios) who planned to walk 380 miles from LA to San Francisco in an adorable bear costume is finally made it after 482 miles. According to the SF Chronicle, Jesse Larios left LA on April 12th carrying his phone, charger a flashlight and a more...

Missing 150-Foot Section of Big Sur's Highway 1 Reopens TodayMissing 150-Foot Section of Big Sur’s Highway 1 Reopens Today
By - posted 4/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow

After being closed for nearly 3 months, a 150-foot section of Highway 1 in Big Sur is set to reopen Friday, April 23rd at Noon.  The roadway at Rat Creek (about 50 miles south of Monterey) was washed away during heavy rains on January 28th. Related Stories Big Sur’s Highway 1 Set more...

This is SF's Newest Mural at Clarion AlleyThis is SF’s Newest Mural at Clarion Alley
By - posted 4/20/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Murals, Wow

Thanks to indybay.org for letting us know about Clarion Alley’s brand new mural dedicated to Climate Change. Come celebrate Earth Day and the unveiling of Extinction Rebellion San Francisco Bay Area’s new mural, “The world is on fire,” with music performances, art activities, storytelling and some surprises. The mural is larger than more...

Check Out Berkeley's Colorful Southern African "Super Bloom"Check Out Berkeley’s Colorful Southern African “Super Bloom”
By - posted 4/16/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Spring Flowers, Wow

By Victoria Franco – Bay City News Foundation The University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley has reopened to the public with a special attraction, a Southern African “Super Bloom” consisting of plants from South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, and Namibia. Thousands of yellow, purple, orange, fuchsia and white flowers have created more...

Port of Oakland Sees "Cargo Boom": Sets New RecordPort of Oakland Sees “Cargo Boom”: Sets New Record
By - posted 4/15/2021
Bay Area Updates, Wow

Officials at the Port of Oakland on Tuesday announced record-setting import and export volumes for the month of March with the equivalent of nearly 195,000 20-foot shipping containers going through the port. The equivalent of 97,538 20-foot shipping containers were imported through the port in March — a 45 percent increase more...

SF Fireboat Creates Beautiful RainbowSF Fireboat Creates Beautiful Rainbow
By - posted 4/7/2021
Only in San Francisco, Wow

In case you missed it, the San Francisco Fire Department shared an amazing photo by N. Gardner on Easter, showcasing a spectacular rainbow created by Fireboat 3, a San Francisco Fireboat, in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. #SFFDFB3 is wishing everyone a very happy and safe Easter Afternoon and day. more...

Artists Transform Ocean Beach into Massive MasterpieceArtists Transform Ocean Beach into Massive Masterpiece
By - posted 3/30/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Fun & Games, Murals, Outdoorsy, Wow

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the story about the massive beach art and sand drawings that took place at Ocean Beach on Sunday, March 28. Earthscape Art Experience transforms the sand into temporary, large-scale intricate works of art. Using rakes, the artists used the beach as their massive canvas. Of course, more...