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Blue Boy, One of the Two Swans at the Palace of Fine Arts Lagoon, Has Died From Zinc and Lead Poisoning

A 17-year-old male mute swan, one of two who have ruled over the lagoon at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts, died last week of apparent zinc and lead poisoning — which his mate was also being treated for in recent weeks.

Business & Tech

Dropbox Headquarters Sells for More $1 Billion, In SF’s Second Largest Ever Real Estate Deal

In an encouraging sign for the office real estate amidst the ‘everyone's working from home forever’ craze, the four-building Mission Bay complex known as the Exchange has sold for $1.08 billion.

SF Restaurants, Food & Drink

Maven Is Closing After Nine Good Years In the Lower Haight

Chalk up another pandemic casualty in the bar and restaurant scene, and this one is going to hurt for denizens of the Lower Haight — Maven is closing on March 29.

Want a Vaccine Before You're Eligible? California Creates New Volunteer Sign-Up Site

Mass-vaccination sites across the state of California are in need of volunteers. For those eager to get a vaccine shot before they're eligible without committing any ethical misdeeds, there may be opportunities in your area to volunteer some time and receive a vaccine.

Rain and Possible Thunderstorms Move Into the Bay Area Monday

A bit more potentially dramatic weather is arriving today and tomorrow, with the possibility of some rare thunder and lightning that hopefully won't spark any fires this time.

SF Woman Horrified That Man Who Assaulted Her In September Was Back on Street and Allegedly Raped a Woman In November

A local news station in San Francisco has uncovered a story that will add fuel to the anger about lawlessness in the city and the DA's office's policies when it comes to freeing suspects from custody.

Monday Morning Headlines: Ghost Ship Defendant Derick Almena to Be Sentenced

The CDC has issued new guidance for the vaccinated, three people were injured in a head-on collision stemming from sideshows in Solano County, and Willie Brown has had his second shot and says he's feeling just fine.

Kamala Harris' Berkeley Childhood Home Could Become Historic Landmark

On Tuesday, Berkeley councilmembers will consider a resolution that would move toward making a sun-washed yellow, two-story duplex on Bancroft Way a historic landmark; the house, in question, was where our current vice president grew up.

Black Labrador Rescued From Cliff at Fort Funston by SF Firefighters

One rambunctious labrador puppy got more than what it bargained for after it dropped off a steep cliff while playing at Fort Funston. Thankfully, SF firefighters were able to rescue the small black lab from the steep slope without injury.

Conservatory of Flowers Reopens to the Public

Joining the likes of SFMOMA and other venues that reopened this week, the Conservatory of Flowers began welcoming back guests into its sun-soaked greenhouse on Friday.

Sunday Links: Eight Bay Area Goodwill Locations To Close Amid Financial Strains

Goodwill Industries announced it plans to shutter at least eight Bay Area retail stores, SFMTA's Slow Streets survey is still open to fill out, and the $1,400 stimulus checks are expected to start going out later this month — possibly as early as next week.

SF Schools Will Begin Phased Reopening Starting April 12

After a contentious few weeks on the subject, San Francisco school officials plan to reopen classrooms for in-person learning next month. Preschoolers and elementary students (through 2nd grade) will return first — though only about a third of SF elementary schools will initially reopen in April.

Saturday Links: Senate Passes $1.9T COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Part of Google’s $1B affordable housing plan has landed in Potrero Hill, Amanda Gorman — the history-making poet who recited her piece, "The Hill We Climb," at Biden's inauguration — was racially profiled before the weekend, and the Senate has passed the $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill.

Day Around the Bay: CA Amusement Parks, Outdoor Live Shows, Stadiums Expected to Reopen With Limited Attendance in April

102-year-old Tosca Cafe has reopened its parklet after a months-long shuttering, the Fairmont in San Jose has filed for bankruptcy, and California officials announced Friday that large venues like stadiums and theme parks can reopen next month — albeit under strict attendance capacities.

Arts & Entertainment

Block-Long Mural By Local Artist Amos Goldbaum Completed on Noe Valley Street

A mural on one of SF's Slow Streets — a block of Sanchez Street in Noe Valley between 24th and Elizabeth streets — now has a very tall/long new mural that is best viewed via drone.

Arts & Entertainment

Honey Bear Artist fnnch Releases ‘Movie Bear’ Prints to Benefit Roxie Theater

In a “this weekend only” benefit to help the still-shuttered Roxie Theater, fnnch — who’s now raised nearly $300,000 for COVID-19 charitable efforts — is selling exclusive, limited-edition Movie Bear prints up until midnight PT Sunday night.

Arts & Entertainment

Is It Time To Feel Some Hope For San Francisco Again?

The magnolias and the plum blossoms are out. And where last spring arrived shrouded in dread, this spring is tiptoeing in with hope and brightness to spare. But is it too soon to get giddy? We've been burned before.

Two-Alarm Fire Contained In Castro As Police Seek Knife-Wielding Suspected Linked to Blaze

A fire broke out around noon Friday at a residence at 112 Eureka Street near 18th Street, at the edge of the Castro District and Eureka Valley.

East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell Sues Trump and Giuliani Over Capitol Riot

Adding to the list of lawsuits Donald Trump will be facing in the coming year or three, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) has filed a civil suit against the former president and his co-conspirators for inciting the January 6 riot at the Capitol.

Three Black Men Say They Were Victims of Racial Profiling at Union Square Saks Store

Three men who say they had come to shop Wednesday, as they often do, at the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Post Street in Union Square, say they were the victims of racial profiling and were detained for hours by San Francisco police after doing nothing wrong.

Bay Area Sports

Suns Scorch Warriors In Last Game Before All-Star Break

The Warriors suffered a 120-98 loss to the Phoenix Suns Thursday night and remain one game above .500 in 9th position in the Western Conference as the first half of the NBA season comes to an end.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Rain Tonight, More Rain Coming Next Week

A 28-year-old Felton woman is out on bail after allegedly killing a man in a DUI crash last weekend, we're in for a bunch of rain next week, and the Mission farmers' market returns next Thursday.

Day Around the Bay: California Sets Aside 40% Of Vaccine Supply for Underserved Populations

SF broke ground on a 96-unit supportive housing development near Market and Van Ness, San Mateo County has vaccinated 25% of its population with at least one shot, and indoor sports may be coming back for high schoolers in some counties.

Arts & Entertainment

Asian Art Museum Reopens With New Exhibits Showcasing Asian American ‘Visibility and Representation’

The Asian Art Museum has officially reopened to the public, ahead of other local culture centers — like SFMOMA and the de Young Museum — that plan on ushering guests through their exhibits again this weekend.

Insanely, It Is Costing San Francisco $5,000/Month For Each Homeless Tent

In the six "Safe Sleeping Villages" set up by the city of San Francisco during the pandemic, the cost of maintaining a single tent-camping spot is $5,000 per month, or $61,000 per year — more than it would cost to put each of these people in a market-rate apartment.