Published: June, 2007 District spokeswoman Mary Currie said there were 300 people on board the ferry that departed Larkspur around 6:35AM, and made a detour when the woman was spotted in the channel. Currie said the woman was waving her arms and appeared to be in distress. She was taken aboard then transported by ambulance […]
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Expanded Angel Island, Tiburon Ferry Running
Published: June, 2007 As usual, the Tiburon Ferry also provides weekday commuter service to the Ferry Building with its four morning arrivals and four afternoon return trips. The expanded schedule adds a 10:35AM departure by way of Sausalito, arriving at Tiburon at 11:40AM, and now includes direct service connecting Tiburon with San Francisco’s renowned Saturday […]
Annual “Airline Fair” Hits Big by Any Measure
By Patrick BurNson Published: June, 2007 Obviously, this trade community is going to be growing in the near future, said SFACA president, Linda Frankal, and the timing of our event could not have been better. That’s because even the mainstream media here had played up the FAA’s recent report on air cargo infrastructure – or […]
Around the Bay
Wine Barrel Published: June, 2007 What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than tasting world class Rhône varietal and zinfandel wines, enjoying freshly made pizza and admiring art? Come to JC Cellars Summer Open House for Barrels of Art and Wine, Sat. June 2, Noon to 5PM. 55 4th St., Oakland. $25 general admission, […]
Bay Area Ports Awarded Millions in Homeland Security Grants
Published: June, 2007 The award is part of a $15.8 million port security grant program for Bay Area ports, including Oakland – $5.6 million, Richmond – $2.3 million, and Stockton – $3.3 million. According to the Port of San Francisco’s Director of Homeland Security Sidonie Sansom, the funds will be used for additional security fencing […]
Maze Repairs Expedited While Commuters Cope
By Brenda Kahn Published: June, 2007 News of the Maze meltdown, as the media quickly dubbed the incident, dominated local headlines and TV broadcasts for days after the fiery April 29 tanker truck accident on the connector between westbound Interstate 80 and southbound Interstate 880. The heat from the resulting fireball was so intense that […]
INDUSTRY NEWS
By Patrick BurNson Published: June, 2007 Fritz Institute Launches Bay Area Preparedness Initiative Lynn Fritz, who made his fame and fortune by anticipating change in the global supply chain arena, has been using that same skill set to redefine emergency logistical support for this community. In what is being hailed as the first cross-sector disaster […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES
Published: June, 2007 Every 9AM – 3PM — North Bay/Migrating Gray Whales Kayak Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Sat/Sun Often the shorter tours are not enough when there is so much to see on Tomales Bay! We will launch at Nick’s Cove and paddle through the tide channels amid the majestic scenery […]
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Published: June, 2007
Biking Trails
China Camp State Park By Dan Sankey Published: June, 2007 With blue skies and warmer air upon us, it’s time to get out of your urban landscape and into some good old-fashioned nature. Fortunately the Bay Area provides some wonderful options, for scenic rides that take you in and out of trees, on shaded trails […]