Published: February, 2006 Whale Watching involves a lot of watching. Some days you see them, others, you don’t. Right now, you may see two species of whales in the Pacific or in the Bay, as they continue their migration along the California coast. Information provided by the American Cetacean Society www.sfbaywhalewatching.com Sperm Whales (migrate Nov. […]
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Les Wilkerson, Advanced Diver
By Scott HargisPublished: February, 2006 The son of a charter fishing boat captain, Les Wilkerson grew up on and near the water in Boca Grande, FL. He started diving in 1969 after an illicit foray into a swimming pool with gear borrowed from a friend’s father. Entranced by the experience, he talked his parents into […]
Above and Beneath the Veneer of Rugged Coast
Mammals break the surface and humans breathe otherworldly air By Scott HargisPublished: February, 2006 Let’s run through some signals, guys, I say. Making a circle with my thumb and forefinger, I say This means ‘OK’. Drawing my hand across my throat, like a low salute, I say This is ‘out of air’. My two partners […]
View from the Helm: Between the Seasons
By Pam & Ed McGrathPublished: February, 2006 The rain stops and the winds subside. Deep blue fills the sky and we search for our misplaced sunglasses so that we can look upon the brightness of the mirror-like Bay. The Golden Gate, with its enigmatic water surrounded by lush hillsides, capped by the most beautiful bridge in […]
Beltline Brawl
By Guy SpanPublished: February, 2006 Who would believe that the City of Alameda and the two largest railroads in the West would both make misleading statements in legal filings to the Federal Surface Transportation Board? The story is convoluted, but it boils down to an $18 million property in the middle of Alameda that used […]
BC INTERVIEW
Published: February, 2006 The views of Senator Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach, Senate District 27) ought to be of interest to Bay Crossings’ readers, as he recently became chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. He also serves as chair of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee on California Ports and Goods Movement, and is a member […]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Published: February, 2006 Dear Editor, I love the story you have about the Madonna Del Lume on your website www.baycrossings.com One typo, the town is Porticello. I just came back from my first Madonna Del Lume celebration in Porticello about 2 weeks ago. My family is from Porticello. I have celebrated in SF all my […]
Alcatraz Ferry Contract Moves to Court
By Wes Starratt, Senior Editor Published: January, 2006 The contract awarded to Hornblower Yachts, Inc. last September by the National Park Service to provide ferry service from the City of San Francisco to Alcatraz Island has been contested by Blue and Gold Fleet LP in the US Court of Federal Claims. Blue and Gold, which […]
Forty Years of Saving the Bay
Published: January, 2006 In 1965, Governor Pat Brown signed the McAteer-Petris Act to create the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. The bill creating BCDC was passed after a massive grassroots effort, led by Save The Bay (then Save San Francisco Bay Association), which mobilized citizens to write letters, attend hearings and journey by the busload […]
View from the Helm: A Bounty of Dreams
By Ed & Pam McGrathPublished: January, 2006 He was just a tot the first time he laid eyes on her. She was on display at the Hyde Street Pier. As always, there was much to see and do at the pier. But, he spent an inordinate amount of time assessing this little boat; taking in […]