Published: December, 2008 Day after day, from late April to late October, one of the greatest playgrounds in the world for sailors is right here, available to all of us. People come from all over for the opportunity to experience just once what we get to enjoy almost daily for six, or sometimes even seven, […]
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Gemini, WETA’s First New Ferry, Reports for Duty
Published: December, 2008 Named Gemini, the 149-passenger ship will launch WETA’s new ferry fleet and is expected to be put into use daily on one or two bay area commuter ferry runs. It will also be available for use as a spare vessel in case of temporary disruption of transit service or damage to the […]
S.F. Plans Historic Green Makeover for Civic Center
By Bill PicturePublished: December, 2008 The brainchild of former President Bill Clinton, CGI brings together leaders from communities around the world to come up with solutions to global challenges. The City and County of San Francisco, a CGI member, responded to the organization’s call for ideas to address global climate change with a three-year proposal […]
We Wish You a Beery Christmas
By Joel WilliamsPublished: December, 2008 Editor’s Note: After a fine three-year run covering almost every brewpub in the area, the Brew Review column is being retired with this issue. Joel will return occasionally to report on developments in the Bay brew scene. Yet another reason to love the holiday season is the annual emergence of […]
JACK LONDON SQUARE
Published: December, 2008 32nd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade Each year on the first Saturday in December, the Lighted Yacht Parade kicks off the holiday season. Bay Area boat owners share in the holiday spirit by decorating their boats and participating in the parade. Hundreds of spectators gather along the waterfront at specified viewing areas or […]
Unique Holiday Gifts from Richmond’s Shores
Published: December, 2008 However, some of the most unique and thoughtful gifts are found in out-of-the-way places. When you do your annual holiday shopping this year, consider the wonderful and one-of-a-kind products that are available or made along Richmond’s waterfront, including Point Richmond, one of its prized neighborhoods. Point Richmond is well known for its […]
Around the bay in December 2008
Published: December, 2008 17th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert The beautiful acoustics of the Basilica will enhance the sounds of the internationally renowned choir, the resident community choir of Mission Dolores. Under the direction of conductor Jerome Lenk, the concert will feature John Rutter’s Gloria, Medieval chants, and carols from Russia, Venezuela and the Philippines. Mission […]
ON OUR COVER NOVEMBER 2008
Published: November, 2008
Tragic Anniversary: One Year After the Spill
By Sejal Choksi, Baykeeper and Program DirectorPublished: November, 2008 The failure by response agencies to accurately evaluate and quickly communicate the scale of the spill allowed bunker fuel to spread throughout the Bay and onto beaches, marshes, wetlands, eelgrass beds and other sensitive wildlife habitats. Since last November’s oil spill, Bay Area legislators and environmental […]
Documentary on Long-Distance Boat Race Premieres
By Paul DuclosPublished: November, 2008 The film, named after the Disney-owned racing boat used in the movie, has been in production for the past year. It follows the selection of the crew, their six-month training program, and finally their participation in the TransPac last July. Morning Light and the other boats in her Division took […]