Published: October, 2014 Pet owners and their pups are invited to enjoy festive, four-legged fun at Jack London Square’s Paws on the Square! This month-long series will fill the Oakland waterfront with free tips, tricks and puppy pampering each Wednesday evening in October from 5 to 7 p.m. Festivities will kick off on Wednesday, October […]
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Cruising Into a Greener Future
By Bill Picture Published: October, 2014 On September 18, cruise ship passengers filled the halls of San Francisco’s new Justin R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27 for the very first time. In preparation for that big day, the team responsible for the design and construction of the project—a collaboration between the Port of San […]
Meet Our Monsters
By Mallory Johnson Published: October, 2014 Halloween is around the corner, which means it’s time for this year’s edition of Meet Our Monsters! The oceans are full of creepy creatures with freaky skills that seem eerily unnatural. From regenerating organs to exhibiting a monstrous display to ward off intruders, these monsters are freaky […]
Old Hats and Old Stuff
By Paul Duclos Published: October, 2014 Theatre lovers and those who cherish antiques will have much to look forward to this month. Old Hats, the brilliant new play I discussed in my September column, has been extended through October 12 at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater. Fresh from New York’s Signature Theatre, Old Hats features magic, slapstick, and the […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES October 2014
Published: October, 2014 October 3 6PM – 8:30PM – Sunset Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city front as you sail by famous San Francisco sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, […]
Aquarium of the Bay to Hold Gala Fundraiser
Published: October, 2014 Aquarium of the Bay and the Bay Institute will hold the San Francisco Bay Gala, their largest fundraising event, on October 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The San Francisco Bay Gala will be a fun-filled night featuring delightful entertainment, delicious bites and delectable cocktails. Held amongst sharks, otters, jellies and 20,000 other marine animals […]
Around the Bay in October 2014
Published: October, 2014 Vallejo’s Waterfront Weekend The City of Vallejo is reviving the Vallejo Waterfront Weekend for a two-day, fun- and activity-filled weekend October 4 and 5. The event will feature music, food, entertainment and activities for the entire family. There will be a Whale Boat Regatta, chili cook-off, celebrity dunk tank, classic car show […]
ON OUR COVER September 2014
Published: September, 2014 For much of his 35-plus year career, Brian Baird made waves in policy circles: first at the California Coastal Commission, then as the assistant secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency. But a couple of years ago, he started chapter two of his life, leaving the governmental […]
Matson Reports Solid Quarter
By Patrick Burnson Published: September, 2014 Matson reported another solid quarter, benefitting from higher freight yields in transpacific trade lanes, improved lift volumes at their terminals and continuing improvements in logistics. However, Matson’s President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Cox said these benefits were offset by lower Hawaii container volume, increased vessel operating expenses stemming […]
Six Teams to Race in 35th America’s Cup
Published: September, 2014 Although San Francisco will not be hosting the America’s Cup in 2017, the Bay Area will most likely host one of the America’s Cup World Series events that lead up to the final event. Bay Crossings will therefore continue its coverage of sailing’s premier sporting event. “It’s exciting to look […]