San Francisco Bay Area Events, Things To Do This Week: December 22, 2025
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Weekly Recommendation
This week’s recommendation is to check your emergency preparedness kits, plans. Yesterday’s power outage (which is still ongoing for some as of this 11AM) was a reminder for all of what to expect in an emergency. Many folks were unprepared as there was no strong wind or rain advisories leading up to the outage.
Food spoilage in refrigerators (keep door closed); having non-perishable food. Thank you to Erin this AM for this tip about renters insurance coverage (see if your policy covers this!)
Candles, backup batteries (charged) for devices; having charged devices
Using flashlights instead of low-light phone lights for crossing streets
Having meeting spots, check-ins with friends, neighbors, flatmates
Checking in on elderly folks (especially if they live alone)
Having loose cash in case places are unable to use electronic payment systems
Having reflective clothing, strips in case of emergency when in the dark
Not relying on phones as grids were busy and people were without coverage
Building on skills and protocols learned from local NERT classes
See archived weekly recommendations (drinks, plates, causes etc.)
San Francisco Bay Area Weekly News Roundup
Curated mix of local/state news; see local/independent publications list.
Bar & Restaurant News (Openings, Closings & more)
PG&E Mission substation has history of fire, trouble with regulators -NBC Bay Area
At SF’s oldest rowing club, allegations of physical assault roil the waters -SF Standard
13th San Francisco immigration judge fired, leaving court decimated -MissionLocal
New D4 Supe Wong Against Car-Free Great Hwy, Wants Ballot Measure -SFist
Study: AI use might need more water than drank from bottles -SF Examiner
Palo Alto councilmember’s proposal crack down ‘billionaire compounds’ -NBC Bay Area
Deep-pocketed investors account for a third of home purchases in Santa Cruz County -Lookout Santa Cruz
‘Alarming trend’: Bay Area hospital sees e-bike, e-scooter injuries double -KRON4
UCSF doc studying AI delusions has bigger worry about the technology -SF Examiner
Man who lost key motion in Elon Musk suit alleges S.F. judge used faulty AI -Yahoo
Nerd Reich podcast investigates Silicon Valley’s slide into authoritarianism -Boing Boing
San Francisco Bay Area Events & Things To Do This Week
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Check w/ organizer (website, ticket page, & social media), as details can change.
All events are in San Francisco, unless otherwise noted.
Some of the best events are announced within days, check calendars regularly.
More events this week & beyond in the December calendar (paid supporters only). Updated this morning with more events including NYE parties. Also check out the list of bars & restaurants open on Christmas Day.