Late Night Boozing Bill Fails to Pass Senate Committee
A bill proposed by San Francisco state Senator Mark Leno that would have allowed businesses to stay open later and sell alcohol until 4:00am has failed to clear the Senate Governmental Organization Committee.
420 Revelers Leave Hippie Hill a Mess
It’s an annual “unofficial” celebration for pot enthusiasts – April 20 or 420, when people in San Francisco gather in Golden Gate Park at Hippie Hill, lighting up and chilling.
The Exploratorium Finds a New Home on The Embarcadero
The bustling area surrounding Pier 15 on The Embarcadero will be getting a little busier with the reopening of the Exploratorium at its new waterfront home this week.
Hempcon Hits San Jose for 420
Billing itself as the world’s largest medical marijuana convention, Hempcon returns April 19-21 to San Jose with “therapeutic” tunes from Wu-Tang rapper Cappadonna, samples and a medicating 420 area.
Blue Angels Grounded Means Cuts For Fleet Week
The latest example of the damaging federal cuts from sequestration came out this week with the cancellation of 2013 flying shows by the Blue Angels, including at this year’s Fleet Week in San Francisco.
Dew Tour Plans Return to San Francisco
The mounds of dirt and massive skate park will return to San Francisco’s Civic Center again this year with a return visit from the Dew Tour in October.
Is SF Ready for Alcohol Sales After 2am?
State Senator Mark Leno has proposed a bill that would allow communities the option of extending beverage service until 4am at restaurants, night clubs and bars, pending a full public approval process—something that could greatly affect San Francisco’s nightlife scene.
America’s Cup Concert Organizers to Scale Back Series
When it was first announced that America’s Cup organizers were planning to build an outdoor concert venue on the waterfront between Piers 27/29, there was much rejoicing from Bay Area music fans. But not so fast!
Dave Chappelle is Back in SF Tomorrow Night
Dave Chappelle’s run of last-minute shows continues this week with two shows announced for tomorrow night.
Buster Posey Agrees to Huge Extension
He has already had one of the best starts to a career. And now, catcher Buster Posey should be a Giant for life.
