Published: July, 2004 On July 1, 2004, a voter-approved $1 toll increase will go into effect on the seven Bay Area toll bridges operated by Caltrans. On the affected bridges—Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San Rafael, San Francisco-Oakland Bay, and San Mateo-Hayward—the toll will rise to $3 from the current $2 level. However, drivers of cars […]
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Education is in Season at the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market
By Paul Redman Published: July, 2004 There are over eighty farmers’ markets spread across the entire Bay Area, and many look alike. But since the newly refurbished Ferry Building in San Francisco has become the veritable ground zero for enlightened gourmands and politically-correct shoppers in the Bay Area, it should come as no surprise that […]
Vallejo is Jazzin’ It Up At 11th Annual Jazz Festival
Published: July, 2004 Vallejo is jazzin’ up for the 11th Annual Vallejo Jazz, Art & Wine Festival, one of the Bay Area’s favorite jazz festivals. This year’s festival will showcase world-class jazz, including be-bop, big band, blues, Latin, Dixieland, swing, and “straight ahead.” Headliners include Bobby Hutcherson’s Sextet with Renee Rosness, James Spaulding, Eddie Henderson, […]
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By Botany Bob Published: June, 2004 Customers shopping in a nursery spot a plant that they like. They ask a litany of questions all to which the nurseryman can respond with a positive resounding yes and the sale is virtually made. Then comes the Kibosh, “Do the deer eat it?” End of the sale. […]
Coastal Blast
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: June, 2004 The Encinal Yacht Club “Coastal Cup” is a well-organized fun introduction to long distance offshore racing. If racing around the Bay, near and around the Farallone Islands, has begun to pale as a means of challenge and excitement, for an entry fee of $250, there is still time to […]
Port Of Oakland HoldsGroundbreaking Celebration For Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 2 Improvements
Published: June, 2004 We are very excited to get underway with the largest aviation project in the Port’s 77-year history,” said Port of Oakland Board President John Protopappas. “This project is expected to generate benefits for our region by bringing 4,000 new construction, aviation, and other jobs to the area; $2 billion in annual business […]
Summer Sailstice Hopes to Double Numbers
Published: June, 2004 “It is more about fun than fast,” says founder John Arndt of the San Francisco Bay Area. “Summer Sailstice is a sailing event where old friends reunite and new friendships are formed. The date is June 20th. The format is to just go sailing on the longest day of the year and […]
Port of Oakland Moved $1.2 billion in Agricultural Goods in 2003
Published: June, 2004 The Oakland seaport is the primary gateway for some California products. In one year, 96 percent of California wine was shipped through Oakland. The Port also accounted for over 70 percent of California’s edible nut, raisin, melons, and dried fruit exports. Port of Oakland Maritime Director Jerry Bridges said, “The Central Valley […]
Sweet Honey Moon in June
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: June, 2004 Societies since the dawn of time have given names to the full moons to keep themselves organized for the seasonal changes and to help teach the young to prepare in advance for what is to come. Names applied to full moons of each calendar month are generally of a […]
Port of Oakland Board Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Published: June, 2004 Judith Blackwell has financial experience in both the private and public sectors that will be invaluable to this organization,” said Port Board President John Protopappas. Ms. Blackwell was most recently the City Purchaser and Director of Contract Administration for the City and County of San Francisco and was responsible for the purchase […]