By Marjorie BlackwellPublished: March, 2008 Though new temporary structures taking shape east of Yerba Buena Island are now beginning to draw attention, the magnitude of building the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge can be fully grasped only from the air or the Bay, or perhaps from imagination. The towering cranes that […]
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Proposed Port Rule Threatens Cruises
By Paul DuclosPublished: March, 2008 The port estimates that 39 cruise calls each year are at risk, resulting in the loss of $45 million in direct spending by cruise lines and passengers. At a time when our nation is on the brink of recession, the federal government should be stimulating our economy. This rule would […]
The Future of the Vallejo Ferry Should Be Bright
Published: March, 2008 During the latter part of November, the Vallejo Chamber leadership held a series of meetings with City and State officials regarding the Vallejo Baylink Ferry, the state takeover, SB976 and the clean-up legislation that will follow. We believe that Vallejo can and should be aggressive in turning this situation into a benefit […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES MARCH 2008
Published: March, 2008 March 8 10AM – 3PM, Bair Island – Corkscrew Slough Sea Kayak Trip, California Canoe & Kayak, Redwood City, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Explore a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Launching from the public boat ramp at Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise arround Bair […]
13th Annual Bark & Whine Ball Goes to the Dogs
Published: March, 2008 This formal event is a tail-wagging, butt-sniffing extravaganza for human guests and their elegantly attired canine companions. The gala affair features a delectable cocktail buffet with luscious food from McCall Associates, dancing to the paw and toe tapping music of Dick Bright’s Orchestra and a fabulous silent auction. Experienced SF/SPCA staff and […]
Mendonoma Time
By weekendsherpa.comPublished: March, 2008 Ranch with a View Perched on the edge of the continent, Sea Ranch Lodge is upscale-rustic—an all-wood architectural masterpiece so in synch with its surroundings that it’s nearly camouflaged by nature. A late winter visit is like stumbling upon a little retreat to call your own. Lounging is an art […]
Extreme Green Makeover for Treasure Island
By Bill PicturePublished: March, 2008 With the overhaul of the man-made island, which has sat largely idle since its former occupant, the Treasure Island Naval Base, vacated in 1997, it will serve as a showcase for green design, green urban planning and sustainable living. The master plan for the island, which is still a work […]
Sick of Sewage
By Sejal ChoksiPublished: March, 2008 This was the second spill to occur in one week; only six days earlier, the same sewage treatment plant discharged another 2.5 million gallons of sewage when it was overwhelmed by heavy rains. Sewage spills carry not only bacteria and disease, but industrial chemicals as well. More than eleven days […]
A Reason to Visit Antioch
By Joel WilliamsPublished: March, 2008 I just didn’t see any reason that I would come back … until now. You see, located in Antioch, just east of Pittsburg and about 45 miles from San Francisco, is Schooner’s Grille & Brewery. Schooner’s first hit my radar when I found out that it had won a Silver […]
CURRENT EVENTS
By Captain RayPublished: March, 2008 As I sat enjoying food, sun, friends, and the wonderful view, I noticed a sailboat below us engaged in quite a struggle. She was sailing east toward Alcatraz in a light westerly wind, and was rapidly losing ground. While the wind was moving her east, some other force was dragging […]