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By Matt Larson Published: September, 2012 The Harbor Emperor offered typically spectacular views on a recent afternoon, when Captain Kit Skow was the skipper for "Escape from the Rock," one of Blue & Gold Fleet’s many sightseeing tours. From the Golden Gate Bridge to 360 degrees of Alcatraz, then to the Bay Bridge and back […]
By Deb Self Published: September, 2012 One fish has lights on its stomach and wakes up houseboaters. Another gets a crab to give it dinner and a worm to build its house. They’re among the more than 35 species of native fish that depend on San Francisco Bay. During early summer, the sleep of Sausalito […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: September, 2012 As the director of both animal care and exhibits at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay, Christina Slager does double duty. It’s rare in the aquarium industry for one person to have both titles, but with more than 25 years of experience working with aquatic animals including penguins, sharks […]
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, the helm of […]
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 […]
By Bill Picture Published: September, 2012 The warmer temperatures heralding summer’s characteristically late arrival in the Bay Area also bring a greater likelihood of air pollution creeping up to unhealthy levels. When the mercury rises, smog-watchers at the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) keep a close eye on the two-dozen-plus monitors scattered throughout […]
Published: September, 2012 In the first round of America’s Cup racing in San Francisco last month, ORACLE TEAM USA captured the two championships of the AC World Series San Francisco, thrilling the capacity crowds who had front-row seats to close-quarter, fast-paced racing on San Francisco Bay. The final day began with Russell Coutts, the four-time […]
By CaptaIn Ray Published: September, 2012 I’ve written several columns about the fabled nautical origins of commonly used expressions, and this month I’ve got a few more for you. After all, September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day! Let’s start with a saying that began right here on San Francisco Bay. In the latter […]
By Paul Duclos Published: September, 2012 Many commuters rely on the ferry to attend Giants baseball games, but each fall there’s another reason to venture over to the "yard." In celebration of the new season, San Francisco Opera will partner with Webcor Builders and the San Francisco Giants to present the opera company’s seventh free […]
Published: September, 2012 The Sausalito Art Festival returns to its breathtaking waterfront village home for its 60th season to showcase the works of the finest local, national and international artists. On Labor Day Weekend, arts enthusiasts will flock to the waterfront village of Sausalito to celebrate and interact with more than 260 award-winning artists exhibiting […]