By Bruce Brubaker Published: August, 2016 On Saturday, July 16, about 60 people gathered on the Richmond shoreline to unveil a sculpture dedicated to the origin of the venerated El Toro racing dingy. They celebrated the popularity of the little sailboat that could and its connection to Boat Ramp Street, a public park next to […]
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Allyn Shafer
By Matt Larson Published: August, 2016 If you’d want to hear something about your ferry captain—the person responsible for getting you to and from San Francisco safely every day—it’s probably that he’s very experienced and loves his job. That’s Allyn Shafer, a vessel master for Golden Gate Ferry, who said, “I just can’t be out […]
Sea Lion Summer
By Mallory Johnson Published: August, 2016 It’s summertime in San Francisco, which means travelers from around the world are flocking to the City by the Bay to experience clam chowder, cable cars and our dear friend Karl the Fog. Despite all the extra bodies in the city this time of year, some iconic characters are […]
New Port of Oakland Rail Yard Shortens the Distance Between Shipper and Dock
By Bill Picture Published: August, 2016 The opening last month of a $100 million near-dock rail facility at the Port of Oakland allows the port to compete for a share of American exports that originate outside the Bay Area and typically travel to West Coast ports via rail. Without its own rail yard, the Port […]
What’s Better for the Bay: Wetlands or Private Resort?
By Sejal Choksi-Chugh Published: August, 2016 After the owner of Point Buckler Island filled its wetlands and tidal marshes without proper permits, authorities ordered him to restore the island’s important wetland ecosystem. They also levied a fine of $4.6 million for damage to the 39-acre island, which is located in Suisun Bay, a major inlet […]
CHALLENGING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
By Captain Ray Published: August, 2016 Every once in a while, it is good to have your basic assumptions challenged. If you see a waterfall, you expect to see water leaping off of some high point into a pool below. After all, what else can the water do when it arrives at the edge of […]
Radiohead Returns to Headline Outside Lands Festival
By BC Staff Published: August, 2016 Now with its sixth consecutive sold-out year and once again boasting an impressive musical lineup, Outside Lands will take place in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park from August 5 to 7. The ninth annual event is presented by Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill, in a partnership […]
August Sizzles at Jack London Square
Published: August, 2016 Summer is in full swing at Jack London Square! Spend the month of August enjoying a fun mix of free outdoor fun on the Oakland waterfront. From sing-along movie nights to a pet adopt-a-thon, there is something for everyone including Waterfront Flicks, Dancing Under the Stars, Jack of All Trades and more. […]
Fine Opera and Fine Art
By Paul Duclos Published: August, 2016 Many of the world’s leading music critics lauded the three very different productions staged by the San Francisco Opera this summer season. Some of the highest praise came from those attending the same July 2 performance of Carmen that was seen by this columnist. The July 2 show was […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES August 2016
Published: August, 2016 Every Fri 7PM – PM – Escape from Alcatraz Sail- Friday Nights – Schooner Freda B, Sausalito, (415) 331-0444, www.schoonerfredab.com On Friday evenings in August, sail around Alcatraz and along the famous proposed escape route at night and learn about the deserted prison that once housed our Nation’s most dangerous criminals. […]