Published: September, 2004 The Port of Oakland has a history of supporting youth in the region—not only in academic excellence, but also in athletic pursuits,” said Patricia Scates, President of the Board of Port Commissioners. “This lease extension means that young people in our surrounding communities will be able to continue participating in athletic programs […]
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Bay Crossings Community Calendar
Published: September, 2004 September 3-5, GIANTS BASEBALL at SBC Park in San Francisco, (510) 762-BALL, https://www.sfgiants.com/ or www.sfgiants.com. The Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks three nights in a row. Friday night’s game starts at 7:15pm; the weekend games both start at 1:05pm. $12-37. Ferry over! September 3-6, SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL Sausalito Waterfront, (415) 332-3555, […]
Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners elects new officers
Published: September, 2004 Board members acknowledged outgoing President Protopappas for his leadership and inspiration. He was praised for his ability to foster fairness and objectivity during significant financial challenges and the recent transition period in the Port organization with the appointment of a new executive director and chief financial officer. Commissioner Scates will replace John […]
Port Of Oakland Board Of Commissioners Approve Renewable Energy Package
Published: September, 2004 California Senate Bill 1078 (SB 1078) became law January 1, 2003. It provides that each governing body of a local publicly owned electric utility shall be responsible for implementing and enforcing a “renewable portfolio standard” to encourage renewable resources. The state legislature established an attainment target of 20% renewable energy by the […]
FREE FALL FERRY BOAT RIDES TO SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING MARKETPLACE
Date Passengers Originating From Time at SF. Ferry Building Marketplace Pax September 18, 2004 Berkeley 10:00a.m.- 12 noon 125 October 2, 2004 South San Francisco or Berkeley 9:55a.m. – 12:00 noon 125 October 2, 2004 Redwood City 10:30a.m. – 12:30 pm 125 October 9, 2004 South San Francisco 9:55a.m.-12 noon 125 October 9, 2004 Redwood […]
Oakland Artists Commissioned for Three Public Artworks at Oakland International Airport
Published: September, 2004 The Port of Oakland, through the Oakland Museum of California, announced yesterday the artists approved to create artworks for three of the five public art projects planned for the Oakland International Airport Terminal Improvement Program. The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved Oakland artists Hung Liu and Alan Rath to create works […]
Cardinal Knowledge
By Guy Span Published: September, 2004 Your curmudgeon, Guy Span, is off traveling America and enjoys taking the train, when he can. But he had the misfortune to encounter Amtrak Train No. 50, AKA the Cardinal. Now we are all aware that Amtrak has equipment shortages, capital funding problems, and an unsympathetic President Bush, who […]
Terminator to Bay Area: Drop Dead!
By Bobby Winston Published: September, 2004 Fellow “Rambo patriots” Arnold Schwarzenegger and George W. Bush may share a “Who, me worry?” attitude generally when it comes to elections, but every decent-thinking Californian should rise in outrage at the Governor’s craven proposal to gut RM-2 to pay for Bay Bridge overruns. Public transit advocates played by […]
Bay CrossingsBay Round Up
Bay Crossings Staff Report Published: August, 2004 Bus Bankruptcy Skoda Ostrov, an Eastern European trolley bus manufacturer, has liquidated its business after a bankruptcy proceeding. This would not be news except that MUNI bought 250 electric trolley busses from them in 1997 for $52 million dollars. Reportedly, the maintenance contracts will survive the ensuing turmoil. […]
Bay CrossingsOn the Cover
Published: August, 2004 Lately, inspired by the visual splendor of the local farmers’ market, Cindy has been sketching on Saturdays at the Ferry Plaza. Prints are for sale at the Bay Crossings store in the Ferry Building. Whether working in pen and ink, watercolor or gouache, Cindy’s whimsical style is full of movement and life. […]