Published: September, 2004 California Senate Bill 1078 (SB 1078) became law January 1, 2003. It provides that each governing body of a local publicly owned electric utility shall be responsible for implementing and enforcing a “renewable portfolio standard” to encourage renewable resources. The state legislature established an attainment target of 20% renewable energy by the […]
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Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners elects new officers
Published: September, 2004 Board members acknowledged outgoing President Protopappas for his leadership and inspiration. He was praised for his ability to foster fairness and objectivity during significant financial challenges and the recent transition period in the Port organization with the appointment of a new executive director and chief financial officer. Commissioner Scates will replace John […]
Bay Crossings Community Calendar
Published: September, 2004 September 3-5, GIANTS BASEBALL at SBC Park in San Francisco, (510) 762-BALL, https://www.sfgiants.com/ or www.sfgiants.com. The Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks three nights in a row. Friday night’s game starts at 7:15pm; the weekend games both start at 1:05pm. $12-37. Ferry over! September 3-6, SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL Sausalito Waterfront, (415) 332-3555, […]
Port of Oakland Provides $1 Community Benefits Lease for Spunkmeyer Field Benefits Summer Youth Athletic Programs
Published: September, 2004 The Port of Oakland has a history of supporting youth in the region—not only in academic excellence, but also in athletic pursuits,” said Patricia Scates, President of the Board of Port Commissioners. “This lease extension means that young people in our surrounding communities will be able to continue participating in athletic programs […]
El Grito—Mexican Independence Day!
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: September, 2004 Day, September 15th El Grito is the cry for independence, “Mexicanos, Viva Mexico!”, first given by respected Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Dolores, Guanajuato, in the early hours of September 16, 1810. He exhorted his Indian and mestizo* congregation to start the Independence movement to throw off […]
FasTrakTM Processing Returns to Full Speed Toll Discount Sparks Runaway Success
Published: September, 2004 The recent surge in popularity of the FasTrakTM system is driven in large part by the $1 toll discount available through October 31 to drivers who use FasTrakTM to pay their tolls on the Bay Area’s seven state-owned toll bridges. The discount went into effect July 1—the same day cash tolls on […]
Bay CrossingsCuisine
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: September, 2004 The Dead Fish restaurant sits on the ridge overlooking the Carquinez Straits Bridge in the city of Crockett. Their popular outdoor seating has just been expanded, again. Expect great food and a beautiful view up the Napa River toward Vallejo. The Dead Fish seems like a funny name for […]
Memoirs from a Weekend in the Wine Country
By Paul Redman Published: September, 2004 My wife Helen and I have only been married three months, so when her mother called to announce a visit to California just weeks after our wedding, we felt pressured to plan an entertaining weekend. Luckily, the purpose of the trip was twofold; her parents hoped not just […]
Ferry Creations
Published: September, 2004 What photographer, artist, or gourmand can resist the temptations of delectable cheese piled high at the Cowgirl Creamery booth in the Ferry Building? I stood for nearly three hours, amidst the jostling crowds, to try and capture the chunky and buttery impression portrayed by this great shop. Cruising the Saturday Market for subject […]
Vallejo Gets Ferry of the Future
By Wes Starratt, PE Published: August, 2004 Imagine moving at the top speed of more than 40 miles per hour (38 knots) down the main ship channel from Vallejo toward San Francisco, only 55 minutes away, and you will get an idea of the thrill experienced by guests aboard the inaugural run of the […]