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By Patrick Burnson Published: October, 2011 On September 11th, 2001, as hundreds of thousands fled south from the burning towers, people quickly discovered something we often forget: Manhattan is an island. As officials closed all bridges, tunnels and commuter lines linking Manhattan to the rest of the world, people were trapped. The little-told story of […]
Published: October, 2011 This year marks the 30th Anniversary of San Francisco Fleet Week and from October 5 to 11, San Francisco will open its arms and piers to what promises to be the most extensive Fleet Week ever. With more ships, more sailors, more Marines, more Coasties, more free family friendly events than ever […]
Published: October, 2011 After reading your article in the September issue about the wind turbine blades arriving at the port of San Francisco, I could not help make the following observation and comment: 1- Is it "legit" to transport oversized blades in a container that are going to stick out like that? 2-The US must […]
Published: October, 2011 Due to an oversight, an incorrect photo ran with last month’s obituary of Bay Crossings long-time contributor and former editor F. Weston "Wes" Starratt. A corrected photo of Wes speaking at the Claremont Hotel in 1998 appears at right. He was giving the keynote speech at a conference on San Francisco regional […]
BY Kelly Cash Published: October, 2011 We all love the Bay. Even if we just catch a glimpse on our commutes, we know it’s there. Windsurfers, sailors, dog-walkers, runners, hikers—it’s the visual signature of outdoor life here. But how healthy is it? This month a group of scientific experts released The State of San Francisco […]
Published: October, 2011 Angel Island State Park will host "Gateway to the Pacific," a living history event, on Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Reynolds. The event highlights Angel Island and its role in the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars of 1899-1902. It will feature re-enactors interpreting the […]
By Captian Ray Published: October, 2011 Many residences provide views of San Francisco Bay. Homes up in the Berkeley Hills or on Twin Peaks and Mt. Sutro are perfect examples of this, and there are shore-side homes that come with great Bay views as well. Lying under the radar, though, there are also some lesser-known […]
By Bill Picture Published: October, 2011 Last month, San Francisco’s Edgewood Center for Children and Families added sustainability to its curriculum, unveiling a new Garden Learning Center intended to inspire consciousness in young gardeners while further helping them acquire the skills necessary to rise above life’s many challenges. "It’s about transformation," said Chief Advancement Officer […]
Published: October, 2011 ORACLE Racing Spithill won the Plymouth Fleet Racing Championship after an action-packed final day of the America’s Cup World Series in southwest England. Crowds on Plymouth Hoe, a large open public space along the coast with sweeping views of Plymouth Sound, were treated to thrills and spills, capsizes and collisions, as well […]
Published: October, 2011 Governor Jerry Brown last month signed AB 664 (Ammiano) to finance improvements the Port of San Francisco needs to host the 2013 America’s Cup yacht race, considered along with the Olympics and the World Cup to be one of the world’s top sporting events. Brown said the race, which is projected to […]