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Published: April, 2010 Spring (Bud-)Break Party Spring in Napa Valley! The air is fresh and clean, the mustard is blooming and the vines are bursting, making it a great time to visit the wine country. V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena, this year celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding, hosts its annual spring evening […]
Published: March, 2010
Published: March, 2010 Caltrans and Google Earth are teaming up to give Bay Area residents and bridge enthusiasts around the world a sneak peek of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge East Span, and the ability to observe its ongoing construction from their computers. Google Earth users who have the “3D Buildings” feature […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: March, 2010 The California Maritime Academy Department of Sponsored Projects and Extended Learning (SPEL) received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security administered through the California Emergency Management Agency. The funds will support curriculum development and delivery of DHS-approved training courses to California emergency responders and maritime […]
Published: March, 2010 Every Saturday 12PM – 2PM or 2:30PM – 4:30PM – Introduction to Sailing Course, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.comThis two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40. March 3 6PM – 8PM – Cruising the Delta, Club Nautique – Sailing […]
By Captain Ray Published: March, 2010 Recycling and reusing things has always been part of the landscape for some people. I can remember, as a kid in New York City, picking up and retuning soda bottles for cash—two cents for the small ones and a nickel for the large ones. But ever since the first […]
BY PAUL DUCLOS Published: March, 2010 In last month’s issue, this column explored three very remarkable Bay Area clubs: The Pacific Rod & Gun Club, the University Club and the Presidio Golf Club. None of these are particularly exclusive, but they have unique features and histories that make them worth exploring. This month we […]
Published: March, 2010 Lift, place, slide. Sounds simple enough, unless you’re talking about erecting a series of ultra-heavy deck sections for the self-anchored suspension span (SAS) that will complete the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. In February, crews from American Bridge/Fluor began the tricky job of lifting, placing and sliding […]
By Joel Williams Published: March, 2010 While working from home affords some obvious perks—such as the ability to set one’s own schedule and the freedom to take business calls in pajamas—the life of a freelancer can be a lonely one. It can also leave a larger carbon footprint than you might expect. So two […]
By Deb Self Published: March, 2010 Slow drains are the first sign of trouble. A baby opossum in the potty is a real warning sign, though. My home, constructed in 1928, had the original sectional terra cotta sewer pipes, and earthquakes and tree roots had left large openings in the pipes. A den of adolescent […]