By Kati SchmidtPublished: April 1, 2011 They are constantly changing their color style, can squeeze through tiny crevices, are masters of disguise and will go to great lengths to grab a bite. No, I’m not referring to the bike messenger that whizzed by you this morning, but the giant Pacific octopus, Octopus dofleini. Giant […]
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Working to Keep Sewage Out of the Bay
By Deb SelfPublished: April 1, 2011 At the time of this writing, this year’s rainy season had already brought nine million gallons of raw sewage to Bay Area waterways, and a stunning 125 million gallons of undertreated sewage from the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) plants at Point Isabel and in Oakland. Many […]
By Any Other Name
By Paul DuclosPublished: April 1, 2011 Paul Duclos, as many of our readers know, is a pen name. Eadweard Muybridge is a “photo name” used by Edward Muggeridge with considerably more success. Why he chose this handle—rather than say, “Man Ray”—remains a mystery, as do many of the strange and engaging images now on display […]
Romberg Tiburon Center: A Hub of Science and History
By Dr. Toby Garfield and Erin BlackwoodPublished: April 1, 2011 Before becoming a hub of innovative scientific research, the Romberg Tiburon Center site—a complex of industrial buildings and structures nestled among the homes on the Tiburon Peninsula—had a rich history. Prior to 1877, the site was a Reed family dairy farm that supported San Francisco’s […]
Spring Has Sprung
By Jah MackeyPublished: April 1, 2011 Spring is in the air. Time has sprung forward, catapulting us to the next season. And, as a show of good faith for the coming season, the Sacramento Valley Marine Association produced an extremely optimistic and enjoyable boat and RV show. This year’s show, hosted at Cal Expo in […]
Around the bay in April 2011
Published: April 1, 2011 Lobster Fest, Napa-Style Celebrate with V. Sattui Winery at their old-fashioned Napa Valley-style Lobster Fest on April 16th. Dine under the stars in Vittorio’s Vineyard as you celebrate spring. Enjoy a menu of hors d’ oeuvres, fresh Maine lobster, large prawns, Italian sausage, crisp corn on the cob, savory artichokes, red […]
ON OUR COVER MARCH 2011
Published: March, 2011
New Clipper Kiosk and Store Offer Safe Harbor for Travelers Setting Sail With the All-in-One Transit Fare Card
By Brenda KahnPublished: March, 2011 Commuters setting sail with the ClipperSM transit fare card now have two convenient ports where they can refuel their balance, pick up a fresh card and take care of other Clipper business: the Clipper Customer Service Center at the concourse level of the Embarcadero BART/Muni station in downtown San Francisco, […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES March 2011
Published: March, 2011 Every Saturday 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. March 3 7PM – 9PM – Tides […]
THE ISLAND’S FOR SALE!
By Captain RayPublished: March, 2011 Got $22 million to spare? If so, you can purchase a piece of San Francisco Bay: Red Rock. You’ve almost certainly seen it: a tiny, tall island standing just south of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. It got its name from the manganese in its rock, which was mined for […]