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CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT BLUE & GOLD FLEET

By Matt Larson Published: January, 2017   When we last spoke with Carolyn Horgan, nearly five years ago, she had just taken the reins as president of Blue & Gold Fleet. She retired at the end of 2016 and is now enjoying only the good things in life. Looking back on her iconic maritime career—rising […]

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East Bay Clinic Address Hazards Faced by Nail Salon Workers

By Bill Picture Published: January, 2017   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded a $120,000 grant to an East Bay health clinic working to address a major hazard faced by nail salon workers in the Bay Area and beyond—long-term exposure to harmful chemicals. Nail industry estimates show that nearly half of salon workers are […]

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FOG and Midori

By Paul Duclos Published: January, 2017   "Whe morning fog may chill the air . . . I don’t care,” is just one memorable line from “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” The iconic ballad will surely resonate with Bay Crossings readers who make the trek to Fort Mason to attend the fourth annual […]

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How to Go Green in 2017

By Mallory Johnson Published: January, 2017   The new year is officially upon us, which means it’s time to start deciding on your resolutions. One resolution we encourage everyone to try out is to be more eco-friendly in the coming year.   Don’t worry—being green doesn’t mean changing your whole lifestyle. As we like to […]

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WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

Published: January, 2017   January 14      11AM – 1PM – Intro to Sailing – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Considering getting into the sport of sailing? Two hours on beautiful San Francisco Bay will help you to determine if you want to make sailing a bigger part of your life. You will join one […]

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Ferry Service to Vallejo Increases

Published: January, 2017   Beginning January 2, San Francisco Bay Ferry will implement a new Vallejo ferry schedule that increases the number of weekday ferry departures and permanently discontinues all Route 200 bus service. Weekday ferry schedule additions include four new departures from Vallejo and three new departures from San Francisco. In addition, the existing […]

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Tiburon Ferry to Get New Operator in 2017

Published: January, 2017   Golden Gate Transit is expected to take over operations of the commute runs of the Tiburon ferry route from Blue & Gold Fleet in 2017.   Final details and dates of the handover were not available at press time. Golden Gate Ferry plans to accept Blue & Gold tickets for a […]

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Tiburon Ferry to Get New Operator in 2017

Golden Gate Transit is expected to take over operations of the commute runs of the Tiburon ferry route from Blue & Gold Fleet in 2017.   Final details and dates of the handover were not available at press time. Golden Gate Ferry plans to accept Blue & Gold tickets for a limited time, but encourages […]

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Around the Bay in January 2017

Published: January, 2017   Snoopy for President After this election year, a little laughter from the Peanuts Gang is in order. The lighter side of politics and its intersection with the life of Charles Schulz is the focus of Mr. Schulz Goes to Washington, which runs through January 22 at the Charles M. Shultz Museum […]

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ON OUR COVER

Published: December, 2016   Sonoma County’s charming communities are chock full of fascinating destinations for locals and visitors alike. Each community has its own character, points of interest and bountiful collection of fantastic shops and restaurants. See page 12 for a quick guide to some of the fun places to visit, from Sonoma to Sebastopol […]