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By Dianne Boate and Robeert Meyer Published: April, 2003 In 1956, something very important happened to the Lolonis Vineyards in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Millions and millions of live ladybugs were put out by hand to control any pests in the neighborhood that were causing damage to the grapes and grapevines. Just shy of […]
Published: April, 2003 The Sierra of Jack London district held its Grand Opening celebration in mid March. Models are now open for viewing using the new lobby elevator. Sierra’s sales staff can handle all your needs, from showing off the variety of living and live work spaces available, to arranging financing if needed, to assisting […]
Published: April, 2003 Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey has been elected chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) by his fellow commissioners at a regularly scheduled meeting of the 19-member policy board. Elected to serve as vice chair of MTC was Jon Rubin, who represents the mayor of San Francisco on the Commission. Each will […]
By Bob Ecker Published: April, 2003 Near empty street, tripod in hand Velvet blackness brackets the canvas Pickpocketed by distant colored light I feel the untrammeled beauty but shiver On this cold November night Camera poised, record twinkling in time Such powerful reflections in my eye Like other evenings within my heart Heady effort […]
By Charles Elkind Published: April, 2003 Among the many joys of an ex-San Franciscan’s return visits are the always-exhilarating views. Especially mesmerizing is the panorama seen while munching a sandwich at The Ramp in China Basin. On an idyllic day, sailboats dimple the placid Bay waters conjuring up visions of yesteryear when there were no […]
Published: April, 2003 On Saturday, June 7th, the soulful Oleta Adams will take to the main stage at PortFest 2003, the Port of Oakland’s annual free festival at the waterfront that draws some 25,000 people to Jack London Square. Adams has been known to rock the house as well as the souls of her audience. […]
Published: April, 2003 Steve Kinsey is a member of the Marin County Board of Supervisors; Chair, Marin County Congestion Management Agency; and recently elected Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency. BC: As chairperson of the Marin County Congestion Management Agency (CMA), would you comment on a recent letter from Water Transit Authority (WTA) to […]
Published: April, 2003 Federal Funding in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2003 includes items of significance to Bay Area ferry riders. The grants, secured under the leadership of Representative Nancy Pelosi and Senators Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein, include: * $2.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s appropriation to the San Francisco Water […]
Published: April, 2003 Root for the San Francisco Giants this baseball season with the Harbor Court Hotel’s "Play Ball! Package." Located on San Francisco’s scenic waterfront and near PacBell Park, the Harbor Court Hotel’s "Play Ball! Package" includes: * One-night accommodations in a deluxe room * A scorecard to keep track of the game * […]
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: April, 2003 Barclay’s Restaurant and Pub, located at the corner of Broadway and Water Sreet, at the edge of Jack London Square, is the "Cheers" of Oakland with a California difference. The food alone is a worthy reason to visit often enough that "everyone knows your name." The original Barclay’s Restaurant […]