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By Deb Self Published: June, 2013 Fracking—the process of injecting water, sand and toxic chemicals underground at high pressure to extract oil or gas—threatens San Francisco Bay. The technique, officially called hydraulic fracturing, is currently being used in hundreds of California gas and oil wells, with no regulation or protection for the environment or public […]
By Brenda Kahn Published: June, 2013 Forget about "Where’s Waldo." The question on many Bay Area residents’ minds in June of 2013 will be "Where’s Kurt?" The Kurt in question is intrepid trekker Kurt Schwabe, who is dedicating the month of June to circumnavigating the San Francisco Bay Trail, a network of shoreline pathways ringing […]
By Marjorie Blackwell Published: June, 2013 Nothing exemplifies the adage "the best things in life are free" like the San Francisco Bay Trail, the 330-mile path that offers endless outdoor joy to hikers, joggers, bikers, birders and anyone who loves meandering and discovering sights and scenes along our spectacular Bay shoreline. From historic, natural and […]
By CaptaIn Ray Published: June, 2013 Nautical charts are a sailor’s roadmaps, but are much more detailed because of the requirements of navigation. Roadmaps may distinguish between freeways and dirt roads, but they don’t include information on the depth of the ruts or the height of overpasses. Charts, the result of centuries of experience and […]
BC Staff Report Published: June, 2013 On May 9, Artemis Racing’s Andrew "Bart" Simpson, 36, was killed in an accident in which the team’s AC72 catamaran capsized during practice runs on the Bay. Simpson, who has won two Olympic gold medals for Britain, was one of the 11-man crew aboard when the incident occurred. The […]
By Bill Picture Published: June, 2013 The California city or town that purchased the highest percentage of its energy from renewable sources in the last six months was. . . Corte Madera. That’s right, the Marin County municipality outshone even greener-than-green San Francisco, earning Corte Madera a spot on the EPA’s national top 10 list […]
Published: June, 2013 Summer has arrived and Jack London Square is the perfect place to start off the season! During the month of June, the waterfront will be packed with free outdoor fun including the signature summer events Dancing Under the Stars and Waterfront Flicks, as well as Jack’s Night Market, a local art sale […]
By Paul Duclos Published: June, 2013 A weekend getaway for many San Franciscans seeking a cultural shift might mean a short flight to Los Angeles, Santa Fe or Seattle for their opera fix. But for more reasons than ever, Dallas should also be on the list. My main objective for making this overdue journey was […]
Published: June, 2013 June 2 10AM – 2PM – Kayak Basics – California Canoe & Kayak, Oakland Estuary, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! This 4 hour class emphasizes basic water safety using recreational kayaks. You will learn the basic paddle strokes and fundamental kayak maneuvers in a […]
Published: June, 2013 WWII Home Front Film Fest in Richmond Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and the Richmond Museum of History Association will present the Fifth Annual WWII Home Front Film Festival on select Thursdays in June, July and August 2013. The film festival will feature popular, full-length movies that […]