Bay Area Transit Riders Set Sail With Clipper By John GoodwinPublished: July, 2010 “It took eight years, but this little card has turned into an overnight success!” declared Alameda County Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commission Chairman Scott Haggerty at the mid-June ceremony to rechristen the Bay Area’s all-in-one, reloadable transit fare card as ClipperSM, […]
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ON OUR COVER July 2010
Published: July, 2010
Around the bay in July 2010
Published: July, 2010 Oakland Zoo Goes Down Under The Oakland Zoo will debut its new Wild Australia exhibit on Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m. There will be live entertainment featuring didgeridoo music and honorary guest Liam Mayclem, host of CBS5’s Eye on the Bay, will also be in attendance. The new Wild Australia exhibit […]
15 Minutes That Could Save Your Life
Tips from the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division Published: July, 2010 Summer and recreational boating just naturally go together. To make sure your vessel is seaworthy and that all essentials are on board, set aside 15 minutes for a quick inspection before every launch. • Check the operating condition of your boat: motor, steering, […]
Real Estate Booms: Is the California Delta Next?
By Jah MackeyPublished: July, 2010 If you have considered waterfront real estate as an investment, vacation property or commercial location, the Delta may just be for you. The region has commercial and residential real estate at phenomenal prices and great rental rates. Right now, the Delta is experiencing the same difficulties that many areas […]
Cultural Currents: Far East Exotica, Iconic Art, and Silent Movies
By Paul DuclosPublished: July, 2010 Majestic celestial palaces. Sprawling Mongolian grasslands. Cascading clouds. And that’s just the backdrop. For a limited run at the San Francisco Opera House from July 23-25, Shen Yun Performing Arts will be staging an elaborate—and by some accounts a somewhat riotous—dance show with full orchestra. Based in New York, Shen […]
TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME
By Captain RayPublished: July, 2010 Yes, San Francisco Bay is a beautiful place to sail! Views of the East Bay hills, Tiburon and Mt. Tamalpais behind, the bridges, and the City climbing up and down the hills are spectacular. On a beautiful sunny day, navigating on San Francisco Bay is also a very visual […]
Finning Isn’t Funny
By Kati SchmidtPublished: July, 2010 Probably as a result of my day job at the Aquarium of the Bay, I enjoy asking people, “What sharks and fishes do you think live in San Francisco Bay?” The question receives a mix of reactions, including rolled eyes and sighs from friends who have already heard this query […]
Putting the Toxic Ghost Fleet to Rest
By Deb Self and Saul BloomPublished: July, 2010 Due to the efforts of San Francisco Baykeeper, Arc Ecology, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the decaying, toxic vessels of the Ghost Fleet will soon haunt the waters of Suisun Bay no longer. In an important victory for the health of San Francisco Bay and […]
Waterfront Attraction Puts Pier Pressure on Visitors to Go Green
By Bill PicturePublished: June, 2010 Being the site of San Francisco’s most-visited attractions gives Pier 39 the opportunity to effect green change in a very big way, and management is meeting the challenge head-on. A comprehensive and growing green program has made Pier 39 one of the City’s environmentally friendliest locations, and management hopes […]