Yellow Pages Ban
Those unwieldy bricks also known as the Yellow Pages may finally be out of our lives for good. Unless you request yours, the Board of Supervisors is one step closer to banning the delivery of unwanted phone directories. Of course, the final vote is next week and the Yellow Page industry is in full lobbying mode.
Video: Minneapolis Is the New Gay
San Francisco is no longer the gayest city in America. It’s not even in the top ten of gayest cities. The Daily Show investigates.
Free Electric Car Charging Stations
Owners of electric cars will soon have a place to charge their vehicles. Mayor Ed Lee recently announced that the city will be installing 80 new electric car charging stations. The stations will be located at city-owned parking garages, SFO and, possibly, select public libraries and installations will begin next month.
Valencia Side Alley Art (Sycamore St.)
Down a small alley off of Valencia Street, the casual wanderer can find some artistic surprises hiding around every corner. This small collection of murals brings out one’s inner child with their whimsical and cartoon-like subjects. Take a walk down San Francisco side alleys for a diversion into art!
Free Taxis, Tows Offered for Cinco de Mayo Revelers
Per usual, some cab and tow truck companies are offering free rides and tow truck services for Cinco de Mayo.
Art In Storefronts on Market Street
There’s a lot of art going up recently on Market Street between 6th and 7th. Next to the UN Plaza, I spotted a new installation by artist Karen Cusolito called Valiant Flowers and murals by Paz de la Calzada, Rafael Landea, and Robert Harris at 1127, 1020, and 998 Market St., respectively. These projects are part of an effort to revitalize Market Street headed by the San Francisco Arts Commission. Kick-off opening event for the Central Market Art In Storefronts is Friday, May 13 from 5-7pm at 998 Market Street. Artists’ works will be on display from May 13-August 13, 2011.
Alcatraz Evacuated After False Alarm
More than a thousand people were evacuated from Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay on Sunday afternoon after a faulty fire alarm went off.
Osama bin Laden Killed by U.S. Raid in Pakistan
Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11th terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was killed in a firefight with U.S. forces on Sunday in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
White House, SF Chronicle at Odds
The White House threatened to exclude The San Francisco Chronicle from pooled coverage of its events in the Bay Area after the paper posted a video of a protest at President Barack Obama’s recent San Francisco fundraiser.
Event: Workout in the Park
It’s time to get in shape. Really. You’ve slacked off for the last 4 months and now it’s almost summer and you you still cringe at the thought of putting on your bathing suit. Get a jumpstart on things this Workout in the Park this weekend.
