QuickTips Index
San Francisco Fourth of July 2009
A guide to San Francisco 4th of July fireworks and celebrations. The guide includes information on festivals as well as fireworks cruises on San Francisco Bay. And you can link out to a map of the various locations around the Bay Area.
New Restaurants in San Francisco - Opened in 2007
A guide to new restaurants in San Francisco in 2007. The new restaurants are listed by the month they opened, along with address and short description of cuisine. Upcoming openings of new restaurants in San Francisco are also listed at the end of the document. To get additional information on the new restaurants featured in this San Francisco guide, click on the restaurant's website link.
Save Water - Bay Area Water Rationing and Water Conservation
Tips on how to conserve water, in the face of Bay Area and East Bay water shortages. The East Bay Municipal Utility District will be rationing water in 2008 to stretch the water supply after two dry years.
San Francisco Oil Spill News 2007
A compilation of news coverage from the San Francisco oil spill in November 2007. The spill occurred when the container ship Cosco Busan hit the San Francisco Bay Bridge at 8:30 on the morning of November 8. Ongoing news covers the spill, the impact on the ecosystem and wildlife, and the controversy surrounding the cleanup and response.
Frozen Yogurt in San Francisco
Where to get frozen yogurt in San Francisco. With the popularity of Pinkberry in Los Angeles and New York, it's not surprising that frozen yogurt (fro yo) places are popping up throughout San Francisco after a long spell without them.
New Year's Eve - San Francisco - Comedy Events
Listing of comedy events in San Francisco on New Year's Eve - on December 31, 2008
Photo Submission Form - San Francisco & Bay Area
Use this form to submit photos to the About San Francisco site. Please note the topic or topics for which we are currently accepting submissions.
San Francisco Taxi Tips
If you're new to the city, check out the basic facts about San Francisco taxi service. Tips for recognizing a legitimate San Francisco taxi, taxi rates, and other details about SF taxi services.
San Francisco Concerts - December
A listing of San Francisco concerts happening in December. This list includes concerts at major San Francisco venues, as well as links to live music clubs and performances around town.
Wines Shops and Gifts in San Francisco
Guide to wine shops and wine stores in San Francisco, organized by neighborhood. The article also contains links to San Francisco wine bars, cheese shops and chocolate stores in the city.
Travel to Oakland & Berkeley - San Francisco Bay Area
Using Kayak to find Oakland travel information -- hotels and flights in the Oakland and Berkeley areas of California. These links include searches for SFO, Oakland Airport and hotels in the East Bay.
Travel to the San Francisco Bay Area
Using Kayak to find hotels and flights in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. These links include a San-Francisco specific search for SFO, Oakland Airport and hotels in the area.
San Francisco Concerts - January
A listing of San Francisco concerts happening in January. This list includes concerts at major San Francisco venues, as well as links to live music clubs and performances around town.
San Francisco City Maps
Recommended maps of San Francisco, as well as online maps of San Francisco neighborhoods.
Windsurfing & Kiteboarding Lessons
Places to learn windsurfing or kiteboarding in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Father's Day Events in San Francisco
Events held on Father's Day in San Francisco. Fathers Day events include concerts, weekend festivals, and activities to share with families or young children.
Bay Area Meetings - Aerial Spraying for Light Brown Apple Moth
Schedule of 2008 meetings on the proposed aerial pesticide spraying of San Francisco and the Bay Area. Spray zones include all of San Francisco, south Marin, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Albany and north.
Outdoor Sports - Rentals and Lessons in San Francisco
Guide to renting kayaks, learning kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing - climbing walls, golf courses, tennis courts, and horseback riding excursions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Fathers Day Sports Gifts and Gifts for Sports Fans
Father's Day sports gifts for dads who are sports fans. A guide to some San Francisco gift ideas for Fathers Day.
Travel, Art & Camera Gifts - San Francisco
Gift ideas for travelers, artists and photographers. Includes places in San Francisco to purchase art gifts and photo equipment, as well as travel supplies and airline gift cards.
Gifts & Gift Ideas - San Francisco
San Francisco gifts and gift ideas - for the home, for the garden, for artists and travelers and gourmets.
LBAM Spray & Plastic Microcapsule Delivery System
A discussion of the microcapsules and PM10 particles in the Checkmate product used for aerial spraying over Monterey and Santa Cruz counties in 2007. The California Department of Agriculture plans to spray a similar product over San Francisco and the Bay Area in October 2008.
Found an Injured or Orphaned Wild Animal? What To Do
Information on how to determine if a wild animal is injured, orphaned or if it needs your help. Also, links to wildlife organizations and educational FAQs.
Wildlife Hospitals & Rehabilitation - San Francisco Bay Area
What to do if you find an injured or orphaned wild mammal or bird in the San Francisco Bay Area. Links to local wildlife hospitals and information on how to assess whether or not the animal needs help.
Overview - Aerial Spraying for LBAM in San Francisco Bay Area
Information and summary of the proposed Light Brown Apple Moth or LBAM spray over San Francisco and the Bay Area in the summer of 2008. LBAM spray zones include all of San Francisco, south Marin, Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Albany and north to Carquinez.