Published: October, 2008 The Port, Princess Cruises, and the shipyard operator – BAE Systems San Francisco – last year agreed to undertake a major enhancement of the Port’s drydock, making it the only commercial facility on the U.S. West Coast able to accommodate post-Panamax ships, that is, ships too large to transit the Panama Canal. […]
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Recent Legal Action Shows L.A. Port Program Model is the Way to Clean Air in Oakland
Published: October, 2008 The news hits as the Port of Oakland and its commissioners prepare for a key economic analysis to guide their clean-up goals to stabilize the workforce, improve security and reduce deadly public-health impacts stemming from the broken port trucking industry. A U.S. District Court judge dismissed the nation’s largest trucking lobby’s motion […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2008
Published: October, 2008 October 5 9AM – 5PM – Leukemia Cup Regatta, Club Nautique, Sailing School, 800-559-CLUB, www.clubnautique.net Climb on board a beautiful sailboat and participate in a regatta to raise funds for The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. You get the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve donated to a great cause plus you get to experience […]
Biodiesel Facility Proposed for Pier 92
By Paul DuclosPublished: October, 2008 The facility, which could produce between 7.5 million to 10 million gallons annually, would allow for the nation’s first local processing of recycled fats, greases and tallow to biodiesel in an urban setting. The fuel will be used by vehicles. Darling International has operated a rendering facility on port property […]
The Increasing Threats to Bay Birds
By Sejal Choksi, Baykeeper and Program DirectorPublished: October, 2008 The San Francisco Bay is an important staging area along the Pacific Flyway, a migratory route used by more than 250 species of birds. These birds use the Bay to feed and regain strength during their migrations, which can span from Alaska to Argentina. The work […]
ON OUR COVER OCTOBER 2008
Published: October, 2008
Around the Bay in October 2008
Published: October, 2008 Ghosts of Winehaven Support the Richmond Rotary Peace Project and tour both the Historic Winehaven Building and the Wine Master’s Winehaven Cottage in Point Molate, Richmond. Enjoy lunch, hear about the history of Winehaven, enjoy the Wine Auction and share in the Witches Winehaven Brew that will be served. The fundraiser is […]
Richmond’s Marina Bay Scene Features World Class Cuisine
Published: October, 2008 A Private Affaire Catering and the Artisan Kitchen In fact, it is this passion and discerning perspective that, 15 years ago, inspired her to open her own catering company. Since then, A Private Affaire has been serving a highly sophisticated Bay Area clientele with creative and inspired menu offerings. Born and raised […]
Around the bay in SEPTEMBER 2008
Published: September, 2008 Battleship U.S.S. Iowa Faces Funding Hurtle to Find a Home The open house will take place on Saturday, September 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and attendees will meet other Iowa supporters in an informal and fun atmosphere while learning how each individual can help further the project. The event, put […]
Cal Maritime Training Ship Rescues Two Off West Coast
Published: September, 2008 The two men departed the Santa Cruz area earlier that day in an open 17-foot skiff, equipped with a single outboard engine. They told authorities they were heading for offshore fishing grounds when their engine seized up. They then radioed for help to the U.S. Coast Guard in San Francisco. The Coast […]