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Published: October, 2012 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently honored the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) of the San Francisco Bay Area with a 12th annual Clean Air Excellence Award for work conducted by its Climate Initiatives Program to reduce transportation emissions and vehicle miles. Through the commission’s inaugural program, conducted in partnership with the Bay […]
By Deb Self Published: October, 2012 Every drop of rain in the Bay Area eventually flows to San Francisco Bay. Throughout history, that hasn’t been a problem. Most rain soaked into the ground and made its way gradually into creeks that emptied into the Bay. But with so many roads, driveways, sidewalks and roofs in […]
By Paul Duclos Published: October, 2012 While not exactly blockbusters, two important exhibitions will be featured at the de Young Museum this month. Both are delicate celebrations of understated imagery and quiet craft. Tucked away in the Anderson Gallery of Graphic Art is Crown Point Press at 50. This marks the press’s anniversary and features […]
Published: October, 2012 After a long-anticipated refurbishment, the Mare Island, one of the newest and fastest boats in San Francisco Bay Ferry’s fleet, returns to the Bay to serve passengers on the Vallejo to San Francisco route. The extensive improvements, totaling $8.6 million, include renovations to the internal passenger cabins, repainting of the entire ship, […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2012 Matthew Shotwell is on a mission to rebuild and rejuvenate his beloved city of Vallejo. The latest iteration of his vision is Vallejo Gardens, a common creative space at 620 Marin Street that will bring new products, fresh foods, arts and crafts to downtown Vallejo. Shotwell’s mission to revitalize […]
Published: October, 2012 Every Saturday 12PM – 2PM & 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Introduction to Sailing Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. October 6 1PM – 7PM […]
Published: September, 2012 A quick look at the executive rosters at the Bay Area’s influential waterfront agencies and organizations reveals that women occupy many of the top spots. While diversity in the workplace has become second nature to Bay Area employers both public and private, we’re still excited to see women "manning," so to speak, […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: September, 2012 San Francisco-based BSR, which has been promoting sustainable transport for the past 20 years, has made another significant contribution to our working waterfront. Last month, its Clean Cargo Working Group released its latest paper revealing average carbon emissions by trade lane for the ocean shipping industry. The release of […]
Published: September, 2012 Mayor Edwin Lee recently announced a 16-member Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) has been formed to provide community input and help guide the public review and approval process for building a privately-financed, multi-purpose recreational facility on Piers 30-32 in time for the 2017-2018 NBA basketball season. "Public input and review is critical to […]
By Maureen Gaffney Published: September, 2012 For most people, San Francisco Bay means a view. Its gleaming waters are typically seen from a distance, glimpsed as a sideways blur from a fast-moving car, briefly studied from a house or restaurant window, or momentarily admired from a hilltop. The Bay is out there, before our eyes, […]