Published: January, 2009 A column of air descending onto the Earth’s surface generates the High. This descending air, upon reaching the surface of the earth, spreads out in all directions; its effects are significant to the weather of both the Bay Area and the Hawaiian Islands. The western outflow of the Pacific High creates the […]
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Ferry Building Wins Coveted Environmental Award
Published: January, 2009 The State of California’s highest and most prestigious environmental honor, GEELA recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership for voluntary achievements in conserving California’s resources, protecting and enhancing the environment and building public-private partnerships. This honor recognizes Equity Office’s dedication to improving the overall environmental performance of the Ferry […]
Oakland’s Chinatown Celebrates Chinese New Year with Eighth Annual Bazaar
Published: January, 2009 As part of the Chinese New Year celebration, Chinese Americans come to Oakland Chinatown every year to buy presents, decorations, and special foods. In addition, Chinatown’s restaurants become a hub for many friends and families to gather for traditional Lunar New Year dinners. The Chinese New Year Bazaar was created in 2001 […]
NEW HYBRID FERRY FOR ALCATRAZ CRUISES
Published: January, 2009 The 64-foot long catamaran, which was previously a commercial diving boat, has undergone a retrofit, repower and refurbishment over the last several months at Bayside Boatworks in Sausalito, CA. Alcatraz Cruises CEO Terry MacRae welcomed guests aboard and thanked many people for their support during the planning, design and construction of the […]
Around the bay in January 2009
Published: January, 2009 Plasma Sculptures Roll Through FLOAT Gallery Plasma is commonly described in nature as the fourth state of matter and is also known as the most widespread phenomena in the universe. A rare and highly experimental art form, plasma sculptures use high voltage transformers and hand-blown or found glass to capture not only […]
ON OUR COVER DECEMBER 2008
Published: December, 2008
Winter Months Are No Holiday From Sewage Spills in the Bay
By Sejal Choksi, Baykeeper and Program DirectorPublished: December, 2008 Unfortunately, we at San Francisco Baykeeper have come to expect that the winter months also bring something less pleasant: sewage spills in San Francisco Bay. One cause of sewage spills to the Bay is the rain we get in the winter; during heavy rains, water seeps […]
Neptune to Shed Jobs, Relocate Headquarters
By Paul DuclosPublished: December, 2008 In an announcement made late last month, Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL)—the parent company of container shipping line APL and of APL Logistics—said Oakland was becoming too expensive. NOL decided to: • Reduce the company’s global workforce by about 1,000 positions. The largest impact will be felt in North America, […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES DECEMBER 2008
Published: December, 2008 Every 7PM – 9PM – Winter Wednesday Seminar Series, Club Nautique, Sailing School, 800-343-SAIL, www.clubnautique.netWednesday Learn some stuff and have some fun! Enjoy nautically themed seminars and entertainment along with other like minded sailor folks! Check out www.clubnautique.net/winterwednesdays for the full scheduled of events. Seminars will run from November through March. Reservations […]
Four Parks for the Price of One
By Dave MatthewsPublished: December, 2008 By 1964, almost the entire island was under the management of California State Parks. Due to the incredibly rich history of the island, in a certain sense there are four completely different parks to see, each with its own identity. Here is your inside guide: Park Number One: The Quarantine […]