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Ancient Buildings and Overcrowding at San Quentin Spell Potential Disaster for California’s Oldest Prison in a Major Earthquake..Now, a New Death-Row Complex is Proposed. But, “Hope is on the way”:A Proposed Transit Village to Transform the Prison into a Regional Transportation Hub. By Wes Starratt, Senior Editor Published: November, 2004 What do you do […]
Published: November, 2004 Pam Belchamber, the longtime director of the Vallejo Ferry Service has been suddenly and unexpectedly dismissed. City officials are mum but sources tell Bay Crossings that the contretemps concerns a contracting matter and a rankling relationship between Belchamber and Vallejo’s lame duck City Manager. The move was highly unexpected and left veterans […]
Published: November, 2004 Alameda Rosenblum Wine Cellars is a great place to enjoy the day or visit while holiday shopping. It is always fun to go to the source. Rosenblum Cellars, located next door to the Alameda ferry docks, is where grapes are crushed and wine is bottled. There are picnic tables outside for sunny […]
Published: November, 2004 The role of Ferry Ambassador comes with a pass good for lifetime free travel on Golden Gate ferries. Duties call for fathomless good cheer and tireless helpfulness. A resident of San Anselmo, Mr. Barbour also can be regularly spotted aboard other ferries as well. Photo by Dennis Anderson
Published: November, 2004 The Bayport Alameda residential community is a winner, but you have to be lucky to own one of the new homes. Currently, interested parties must first visit the sales office to receive a packet of instructions that detail the process of becoming a pre-qualified buyer. Only pre-qualified buyers are allowed to register […]
Published: November, 2004 The extended Bay Crossings family, including those who toil at both our newspaper and in our Ferry Building retail store along with those who love and tolerate them, got together at San Francisco’s Butterfly restaurant at Pier 33 for no good reason whatsoever. The forensic evidence follow.
By Paul Redman Published: November, 2004 Shrimp cocktail, strong martinis, and breathtaking ocean views— this is the Cliff House I remember from my last visit, in 2002. But a few weeks ago, after surviving an interminable taxi ride to attend the grand opening of the new and improved facility, I was ready to leave the […]
Published: November, 2004 Bay CrossingsCuisine
By Paul Redman Published: October, 2004 It’s no secret. After the 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, the world rediscovered Greece as one of the cradles of modern culture. One Greek influence that is less prevalent today, though, is cooking. For most of us, to eat something Greek means to break our usual dining […]
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: October, 2004 Aqua Pazza means Crazy Water. If not on the menu, just ask for this great seafood dish at Carrera’s Vecchia Cucina in Tiburon. One could say Fresh Fish in Crazy Water but, ‘Acqua Pazza’ sounds so Italian, you know it is going to be good. The sauce has many […]