America’s Cup Concert Organizers to Scale Back Series

Posted by: Keith Mizuguchi on Apr 2, 2013 | Comments (0)

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!

Giants Victory Parade Set For Halloween

Posted by: Keith Mizuguchi on Oct 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

A remarkable season and remarkable playoff run for the San Francisco Giants will be celebrated on Wednesday with a victory parade up Market Street to City Hall.

Thousands Expected for Critical Mass Ride

Posted by: Keith Mizuguchi on Sep 28, 2012 | Comments (0)

Critical Mass – a monthly gathering in San Francisco normally attended by hundreds of cyclists – is going to be a bit bigger and possibly a bit rowdier on Friday night.

Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75

Posted by: Keith Mizuguchi on May 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

Calling it “the big wow,” San Francisco’s iconic landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge, will be turning 75 on Sunday with celebrations and fireworks planned for the big day and night.

Doyle Drive To Close Over Weekend

Posted by: Keith Mizuguchi on Apr 25, 2012 | Comments (0)

The main approach to the Golden Gate Bridge is coming down for good this weekend which could mean traffic headaches for drivers in San Francisco.

Great Highway Closed

Posted by: Anhoni Patel on Jun 20, 2011 | Comments (0)

If you’re looking to travel down the Great Highway (and taking advantage of this amazing weather to hit the beach) then head’s up: the two southbound lanes will be closed starting today through Friday, 3pm (you know, when the weather turns cold again) for sand removal.

More 15mph School Speed Zones?

Posted by: Anhoni Patel on Jun 8, 2011 | Comments (0)

There are a lot of schools in San Francisco and cars pretty much drive like maniacs around them, especially those parents trying to get their kid to school on time before whizzing off to work or other duties. That’s why the SFMTA wants to lower the speed limit around these institutions to 15mph.

President Obama in SF for 4/20

Posted by: Anhoni Patel on Apr 19, 2011 | Comments (1)

What better place to be in the country kicking off your next Presidential election than San Francisco on 4/20? What I want to know is which hapless staffer decided to kick off President Obama’s 2012 campaign on this day of all days in a town with pot dispensaries on every other corner and not notice the corollary. Really.

Great Highway Closed This Week

Posted by: Anhoni Patel on Jan 24, 2011 | Comments (0)

SF Appeal reports that the Great Highway will be closed early this week (today? tomorrow?) for clean-up. Apparently, sand from the beach and dunes has spread out on the roadway and poses a driving hazard. So, heads up if you’re traveling that way.