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By Guy SpanPublished: February, 2006 Who would believe that the City of Alameda and the two largest railroads in the West would both make misleading statements in legal filings to the Federal Surface Transportation Board? The story is convoluted, but it boils down to an $18 million property in the middle of Alameda that used […]
By Pam & Ed McGrathPublished: February, 2006 The rain stops and the winds subside. Deep blue fills the sky and we search for our misplaced sunglasses so that we can look upon the brightness of the mirror-like Bay. The Golden Gate, with its enigmatic water surrounded by lush hillsides, capped by the most beautiful bridge in […]
Mammals break the surface and humans breathe otherworldly air By Scott HargisPublished: February, 2006 Let’s run through some signals, guys, I say. Making a circle with my thumb and forefinger, I say This means ‘OK’. Drawing my hand across my throat, like a low salute, I say This is ‘out of air’. My two partners […]
By Scott HargisPublished: February, 2006 The son of a charter fishing boat captain, Les Wilkerson grew up on and near the water in Boca Grande, FL. He started diving in 1969 after an illicit foray into a swimming pool with gear borrowed from a friend’s father. Entranced by the experience, he talked his parents into […]
Published: February, 2006 Whale Watching involves a lot of watching. Some days you see them, others, you don’t. Right now, you may see two species of whales in the Pacific or in the Bay, as they continue their migration along the California coast. Information provided by the American Cetacean Society www.sfbaywhalewatching.com Sperm Whales (migrate Nov. […]
Published: February, 2006 Recycling for 30 Years One of the world’s leaders in recycling automobile steel and iron components, Sims Group America, just completed its 30th anniversary at the Port of Redwood City, where it recycles more than 200,000 vehicles per year. The Port Commission is considering approving Sims’ option to continue operations through Sept. […]
Published: February, 2006 Redevelopment could take awhile, but perhaps this decade In BC’s Jan. issue, we remembered Treasure Island as it was in 1937, when it emerged from the Bay as a part of a federal dredging program to become the site of the magnificent 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. With the beginning of World […]
Published: February, 2006 Richmond is revitalizing its scenic waterfront by stimulating private investment in waterfront neighborhoods. Richmond has more shoreline than any other city on the San Francisco Bay. A total of 32 miles of waterfront offers breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Mt. Tamalpais and Marin County. New residences and businesses are entering […]
Kayak in, get a good look at the wildlife By Scott HargisPublished: January, 2006 Kayaking enthusiasts are a lot like birds: they tend to head south in the winter. This time of year, most kayak outfitters are busy organizing trips to Costa Rica, Baja, and other tropical destinations. And while escaping the Bay Area’s rainy […]
Published: January, 2006 Free MMSI for Boaters Free registrations of Digital Selective Calling (DSC) VHF marine radios by BoatU.S., in partnership with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Coast Guard, have surpassed the 25,000 mark. BoatU.S. offers recreational boaters free registration of their DSC VHF radios, with a unique Mobile Maritime […]