By Bill PicturePublished: March, 2008 With the overhaul of the man-made island, which has sat largely idle since its former occupant, the Treasure Island Naval Base, vacated in 1997, it will serve as a showcase for green design, green urban planning and sustainable living. The master plan for the island, which is still a work […]
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Mendonoma Time
By weekendsherpa.comPublished: March, 2008 Ranch with a View Perched on the edge of the continent, Sea Ranch Lodge is upscale-rustic—an all-wood architectural masterpiece so in synch with its surroundings that it’s nearly camouflaged by nature. A late winter visit is like stumbling upon a little retreat to call your own. Lounging is an art […]
13th Annual Bark & Whine Ball Goes to the Dogs
Published: March, 2008 This formal event is a tail-wagging, butt-sniffing extravaganza for human guests and their elegantly attired canine companions. The gala affair features a delectable cocktail buffet with luscious food from McCall Associates, dancing to the paw and toe tapping music of Dick Bright’s Orchestra and a fabulous silent auction. Experienced SF/SPCA staff and […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES MARCH 2008
Published: March, 2008 March 8 10AM – 3PM, Bair Island – Corkscrew Slough Sea Kayak Trip, California Canoe & Kayak, Redwood City, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Explore a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge! Launching from the public boat ramp at Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise arround Bair […]
The Future of the Vallejo Ferry Should Be Bright
Published: March, 2008 During the latter part of November, the Vallejo Chamber leadership held a series of meetings with City and State officials regarding the Vallejo Baylink Ferry, the state takeover, SB976 and the clean-up legislation that will follow. We believe that Vallejo can and should be aggressive in turning this situation into a benefit […]
Proposed Port Rule Threatens Cruises
By Paul DuclosPublished: March, 2008 The port estimates that 39 cruise calls each year are at risk, resulting in the loss of $45 million in direct spending by cruise lines and passengers. At a time when our nation is on the brink of recession, the federal government should be stimulating our economy. This rule would […]
Bay Bridge East Span: So Much Happening, So Little to See
By Marjorie BlackwellPublished: March, 2008 Though new temporary structures taking shape east of Yerba Buena Island are now beginning to draw attention, the magnitude of building the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge can be fully grasped only from the air or the Bay, or perhaps from imagination. The towering cranes that […]
ON OUR COVER
Published: March, 2008 Scheduled to debut in 2015, it calls for more than just the usual green flourishes. In fact, the idea is to create a self-sustaining city of the future. The plan is a collaboration between the City of San Francisco, sustainability advisors Arup and Treasure Island Community Development (TICD), and a team of […]
Around the bay in March
Published: March, 2008 Slow Beer Festival in the Park The event will run from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the San Francisco County Fair Building, just inside the 9th Avenue and Lincoln Park entrance (next to the Botanical Garden). Tickets are $50 and benefit Slow Food San Francisco programs such as their Sanchez Elementary School […]
The Cannery Building – A Richmond Gem Comes Back to Life
Published: March, 2008 The 70,000-square foot property, which features an Art Deco façade flanked by two large palm trees, previously housed the Felice and Perrelli Canning Company. Current tenants include: Fastenal Industrial and Construction Supplies; Ocean Export, Inc., a company that ships American products to China; a clothing distribution company; a dance studio; Maroc Painting, […]