This is just a snapshot of downtown San Francisco a couple days prior to the reopening of businesses and other places on June 15, 2021, after the more-than-a-year mandatory closing due to COVID19 in 2020. Perhaps there is nothing espectacular about these photos, other than streets, façades and life as it was recently while walking … More 15 Streets of San Francisco Before Reopening
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When David and Alfredo moved to Italy, David had no idea this would be the perfect setting for a mystery novel. Yes, the beauty of the town they were to about to became temporary residents, and so Italy, can inspire and have inspired many creatives to realize their dreams. But it was a tragedy that … More Upon This Rock: A Story Set in Orvieto, Italy
It is universally known as the symbol of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, and Queer, and for short, LGBTQ community. It was born out of a strong desire to be recognized and to be seen from a positive perspective. It was created at a time were it was extremely necessary to symbolize acceptance and peace. … More Pride 2021: Here Is Why The Rainbow Flag Is Mega-Important
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First night of the Berlin and Beyond Film Festival in San Francisco. So exciting! For more information please go to BerlinBeyond.comMay 25th through May 30th
Home to hundreds of artists, San Francisco is reopening little by little to the relief of some and the concern of others. There seems to be both, a sense of reluctancy to let all guards off and a desire to remain protected against COVID19. Businesses and organizations still require facemasks inside their establishments and recommend … More San Francisco Artists Reflect on Reopening
I am so excited to have interviewed DC Scarpelli and Peter Budinger from “Don’t Touch That Dial,” a musical streaming experience to hit your monitor June 5th through June 27, 2021. Don’t Touch That Dial is a visit to the 80s and to all the best theme songs from your favorite TV shows. This is … More Back to the 80s: Don’t Touch That Dial!
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(San Francisco) – I do not want to sound overly enthusiastic, but it feels exciting, and it is a breath of fresh air to see venues on their way to fully reopening without restrictions. Jazz lovers gathered outdoors at a venue on Market Street one of the past evenings. People were allowed to have their … More Music: Back To Socializing In Person
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By Lupita Franco Peimbert (San Francisco) – What business owner Manny Yekutiel and the Valencia Corridor Merchants Association set up to achieve months ago, came to fruition on Friday night, May 7, 2021. A popular destination in San Francisco’s Mission District, Valencia Street is now adorned with LED street lights –giving it a cozy, welcoming … More Joyful Gathering Lights Up San Francisco
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By Lupita Franco Peimbert (San Francisco) – Before the pandemic, Valencia Street was bursting with people, restaurants and local shops; it was one of the “must-go-to” destinations in San Francisco. Like it happened with many amazing areas in the City throughout the pandemic, vendors and locals saw it go silence and quiet, for what it … More Today: Valencia Street Lights Up and Welcomes Visitors!
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El Golden Gate Bridge es uno de los puentes más reconocidos del mundo. Se encuentra en San Francisco y el otro día me fui a conocerlo un poco más y de nuevo, lo crucé a pie. Aquí te muestro todo lo que encontré.
The nine Bay Area counties are currently under a Stay-at-Home mandate and so it is the State of California. Politics and conspiracy theories aside, wear a mask. #CubrebocasObligatorio*wash your hands frequently*follow social distancing guidelines*eat and sleep properly *wear a mask as often and as much as possible; all the time would be best! Los nueve … More SF Bay Area And California: Stay At Home Mandate In Effect
As the autumn settled in the City, and the last months of 2020 are following their course, people are trying to adapt to an ever changing new normal -or whatever that is. But even with challenges and change pouring in, there is no town like San Francisco! Where is everybody? To walk through downtown in … More San Francisco 2020: Autumn, and the Christmas Spirit!
Por Lupita Franco Peimbert. Diciembre nos ha traído una nueva serie de restricciones y mandatos de distancia social. Nos han dicho que se trata de prevenir un contagio mayor durante las navidades. Esto llega después de que, en Noviembre, se reabrieran algunos lugares y mientras tanto un considerable número de establecimientos modificaran y hasta reconstruyeran … More Así estuvo San Francisco en Noviembre del 2020. ¡Cómo San Francisco No Hay Dos!
For many years every December, people would drive through the “Tom and Jerry” House on 21st Street in San Francisco, to see the tall Norfolk Island pine tree decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments. Other large Christmas decorations were in display every year around the tall tree and the house. Families and their children would … More The Tom and Jerry House in San Francisco is Still Alive This Christmas!
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor Museum separately announced that, beginning on Sunday, November 29th at 5:00 PM, they will be temporarily closed again. The art institution said they are following the City and County of San Francisco’s Health Department directions. These follows California … More San Francisco Museums Temporarily Closed Again Due to COVID-19.
It was shocking to see San Francisco without tourists and almost no one on Market Street when I took a walk in October 2020. I had to make this video to document just a bit of what I saw. Please note the video is in Spanish, but I think the images and sounds speak for … More San Francisco was “Muy solo,” and “Sin turismo,” this October 2020. (Bilingual Post)
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