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Nothing Newt Here

By Mallory Johnson Published: December, 2016   While it may seem unassuming, the California newt might be one of the most underrated amphibians to inhabit the Golden State. With great survival techniques and a fierce defense mechanism, this tiny creature is a force to be reckoned with.   The California newt, Taricha torosa, is one […]

U.S. Windsurfing Nationals Return to Bay Area

By Scott Hargis   Published: August, 2007  A number of local windsurfers are expected to be among the contenders. We have an extremely strong amateur fleet here, says Steve Sylvester, the U.S. Windsurfing Chairman of Events, and a past president of the organization. Our local surfers can expect to be in the top 20 finishers, even […]

Around the bay in July 2011

Published: July, 2011  Ghostly Cruise Take a cruise on Sunday July 24 aboard the historic Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien from San Francisco to Suisun Bay’s Ghost Fleet, a collection of US Navy and merchant reserve ships created following World War II. In 2010 plans were announced to remove the Ghost Fleet in stages. The […]