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By Patrick Burnson Published: September, 2015 While the Port of Oakland is recognized as a true “mega” ocean cargo gateway, neighboring Port of San Francisco was featured at a major cargo conference on the West Coast last month in Southern California. Peter Dailey, the port’s deputy director of maritime, gave a compelling presentation on the […]
By Matt Larson Published: September, 2015 If you were riding Golden Gate Ferry in 1993, you may have been greeted by Mark Andrade on his very first day as a deckhand. Today, you may recognize him as the terminal supervisor at Larkspur Terminal, a position he’s held now for 10 years. Andrade’s first job on […]
By BC Staff Published: September, 2015 Over the last two issues, we have explored the colorful history and recent activity at Richmond’s Point Molate. In this last installment of the series, we will explore what the future could hold for this 413-acre waterfront site with 1.4 miles of unobstructed shoreline just north of the Richmond-San […]
By Sejal Choksi-Chugh Published: September, 2015 What would the San Francisco Bay be like if toxic coal dust blew into its waters every day? Would fish grow abnormally? Would shellfish be laced with arsenic? Would toxic pollutants in fish harm people who rely on the Bay as a food source? We could soon find out, […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: September, 2015 What type of fish can perform an operation? A sturgeon! Bad jokes aside, white sturgeons are actually quite amazing. These oft-overlooked animals are among the oldest creatures roaming the earth, and it’s about time they get their moment in the spotlight. Take a look at these 10 fascinating facts […]
By Sarah Van Schagen Published: September, 2015 The Marine Mammal Center has come a long way in the last 40 years. When founders Lloyd Smalley, Paul Maxwell and Pat Arrigoni set out to help sick and suffering marine mammals that were stranding on the California coast, they were equipped with little more than kiddie pools, […]
By Bill Picture Published: September, 2015 Bay Area retailer Cole Hardware was one of four companies honored last month by the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) at the organization’s annual Arrow Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. The San Francisco-based company’s longstanding take-back program, which encourages customers to drop off landfill-unfriendly waste for safe disposal, earned […]
By Captain Ray Published: September, 2015 September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate day. In this column, I observe the day by providing ways to mimic pirates (and law-abiding sailors) going beyond “Arrgh, matey.” During the 18th and 19th centuries, pirates and buccaneers of all sorts roamed the seas. These lawless bands of criminals raided […]
By BoatUS Published: September, 2015 In July, Bay Crossings took you to a stand-up paddleboarding class, where we learned the basics of this popular and relatively new recreational activity. When it comes to outdoor sports, stand-up paddleboarding has led the nation in growth with a 38 percent increase in participation from 2013 to 2014, according […]
Published: September, 2015 Outdoor festivities continue through the summer and into fall on the Oakland waterfront. Throughout the month of September, Jack London Square is packed with something for everyone including the Bay Area’s largest foodie festival, outdoor sing-along movies and more. Visitors can enjoy events during the day and outdoor dining in the evening […]