Published: May, 2013 On April 17, the Exploratorium reopened at its new location on Pier 15 in the heart of the revitalized San Francisco waterfront, radically improving access to visitors from all over the world and dramatically enhancing the size and scope of the museum. With three times more space overall than its previous home […]
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Baykeeper Boat Patrols Spur Pollution Cleanup
By Deb Self Published: May, 2013 As we patrolled the southern San Francisco shoreline in the Baykeeper boat, we glided toward a huge facility where paint was being sandblasted off a massive ship towering above us. Paint chips blew onto our deck. Looking down, we saw a swirling film of pinkish-gray dust floating on the […]
Moms of the Bay
By Mallory Johnson Published: May, 2013 With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, it’s a great time to show your appreciation for the wonderful women in your life—as well as the plentiful moms of the Bay’s ecosystems. At Aquarium of the Bay, biologists and educators are also taking a closer look at the relationships between moms of […]
May 9 Is Bike to Work Day
Published: May, 2013 Hundreds of thousands of residents are hitting the saddle as the region gears up for the San Francisco Bay Area’s 19th Annual Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 9. Bike to Work Day encourages residents to opt for a healthier commute and experience the benefits of cycling firsthand. In addition to […]
WETA Approves Expanded South SF Ferry Service
Published: May, 2013 On April 29, San Francisco Bay Ferry began to offer enhancements to its South San Francisco service, including: a new 6:20 p.m. commute option between South San Francisco and Oakland’s Jack London Square and Alameda Main Street; minor adjustments to its SSF evening schedule; and a weekday leisure service between South San […]
Engineer Earl Brown
By Matt Larson Published: May, 2013 Blue & Gold Fleet’s Mare Island facility opened its doors in 1997 with a crew of just three. Earl Brown is one of the original few and is still a Blue & Gold engineer today. His 16th anniversary on the job comes this June 2013, which will also mark […]
Port of Oakland Updates Policies to Ensure Transparency
By Patrick Burnson Published: May, 2013 Port of Oakland staff provided a progress report on the port’s policy strengthening efforts to the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners at the regularly scheduled public board meeting recently. Updates included a new purchase card policy, employee ethics training and other policy changes—all oriented toward changing the port culture […]
ON OUR COVER April 2013
Published: April, 2013 From noon to 3 p.m. on Opening Day on the Bay, April 28, spectators will gather at Crissy Field to watch over 120 yachts strut their stuff along the San Francisco waterfront. This year’s theme is "The Great Race," with an aim towards celebrating the many people and things that make San […]
Around the Bay in April 2013
Published: April, 2013 Jeremiah O’Brien Offers Opening Day Cruise The last unaltered Liberty Ship, SS Jeremiah O’Brien, will offer its first cruise day of the 2013 season on Opening Day of the Bay this April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy this rare opportunity to steam through Raccoon Strait between Angel Island and […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES April 2013
Published: April, 2013 Anytime Charter the Bay – Sunsail in Sausalito, 800-797-5907, www.sunsail.com Do you dream of sailing in the San Francisco Bay but don’t have enough sailing experience? Would you like to brush up on your sailing skills in a laid back, friendly environment? Stop by and visit the Bay Area’s newest fleet & […]