Published: October, 2006 Currently, there are three existing condominium home communities and another three, either proposed or under construction, around the Marina Bay area. When completed, the six communities will represent almost 1,800 homes. Marina Bay, The Shores at Marina Bay and The Cove at Marina Bay are three waterfront condominium home communities that are […]
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Questing for Ocean Everest in a Winged Submarine
To that question posed by Ecclesiastes three thousand years ago — Who can fathom the depths of the abyss? — only two men have the right to answer: Captain Nemo and I. — from Jules Verne’s novel, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. By Dan SankeyPublished: October, 2006 In the 136 years since Verne wrote his […]
Dockside Dwelling: Living Ship to Shore
Benicia’s Old Garske Boatyard By Denise DohognePublished: October, 2006 Shipbuilding was the prime reason Matthew Turner came to Benicia over 125 years ago, turning out sailing vessels from Shipyard Cove in the 1880’s. Today I sit on my balcony, overlooking the old Joe Garske Boatyard and dry dock, located at the end of First Street, […]
Join the Carsharing Movement, Get a Flexcar in the Square
Published: October, 2006 Carsharing is a great complement to public transit, carpooling, bicycling or walking whenever you need a car – and one hourly rate covers gas, insurance and unlimited miles. Two carsharing vehicles are located in Jack London Square adjacent to the Wells Fargo ATM. Vehicle choices are a Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda […]
Boating to find the fountain of Youth
By Kimmie HaworthPublished: October, 2006 Letting go of their much-loved boat after so many years was an extremely difficult decision. It must be similar to giving up driving, only much more painful. Driving is a necessary evil, while boating is something you actually enjoy. However, boating requires a certain amount of physical agility which, unfortunately, […]
Enjoy Columbus’ Day Riverboat Style on a Bay Celebration Dinner Cruise
Published: October, 2006 Bay Celebration is a two-deck, riverboat style vessel powered by twin diesels engines. Its two decks are comprised of a completely enclosed, climate controlled lower deck and a partially enclosed upper deck. There is room for dancing. Wheel chair access with dock level boarding. Full bar service and state-of-the-art sound system. Reserve […]
Ward Cleaveland Memorial Scholarship Cruise
Published: October, 2006 For more information (415) 331-1009, or www.ggtss.org. Date: Oct. 8 – Boarding begins at 1630 hrs. Lynx departs promptly at 1700 hrs. Cost: $75 donation.
Dear Editor:
Published: October, 2006 So I see another equally queasy subject here that requires our attention. One that the media does not address adequately (it is not a PC topic). One that is clearly taboo to express openly. It is that of over-population. The issue of open space goes beyond the scope of just one geographical […]
Golden Gate Tall Ships’ Blue Angels Cruise on the Gas Light
Published: October, 2006 For more information (415) 331-1009, or www.ggtss.org. Date: Oct. 7, Boarding begins at 1345. Gas Light departs promptly at 1400 hrs. Cost: $85 general public, $65 members of the Society, $75 to guests of members of the Society. Reservations via credit card or mail check to GGTSS, P.O., Box 926, Sausalito, CA […]
Hercules Poised to be Next Major Transportation Hub
By Bill PicturePublished: October, 2006 What the City of Hercules, the San Francisco Bay Water Transit Authority (WTA) and the Union Pacific Railroad envision is a single terminal that will link ferry service and rail service with existing bus service in West Contra Costa County. If you arrive by bus or walk in from the […]