Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT

Published: April, 2003 San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced the opening of the Argonaut Hotel, to be housed in the historic Haslett Warehouse located in the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park at Fisherman’s Wharf. The Maritime Hotel Associates LP, an affiliate of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, is currently leasing and rehabilitating the Maritime […]

Published: March, 2003 March 22, 2003 Spring Potluck – Membership Drive Pt. San Pablo Yacht Club Cutting Blvd. in Richmond John Tucker, (510) 215-6620   April Pacific Sail Expo & Opening Day! May 16, 2003 Sponsors Lunch – St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco Bob Cart, (510) 549-2200   May 24, 2003 Master Mariners Regatta […]

Published: March, 2003 April 22, 2003 marks the debut of what is certain to become one of the most celebrated events in the Bay Area. Taste on the Bay promises to be an unforgettable wine, food and cruis e experience held aboard the ultimate venue…Signature Yacht Events 150-foot majestic flagship, the San Francisco Spirit. With […]

Published: March, 2003 Two Californians, John Kostecki, age 38, of Fairfax, and Liz Baylis, age 39, of San Rafael, have been named Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, respectively, for 2002. A panel of sailing journalists selected the two accomplished sailors for this year's distinction from a shortlist of nine nominees for the Rolex […]

By Mary Swift-Swan  Published: March, 2003 Buckeye Roadhouse, at 15 Shoreline Highway in Mill Valley, is located just a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, where Highway 1 splinters off from 101 to again hug the coast. Across the junction are beautiful walking trails along the marine and bird sanctuary of western Richardson […]

By Michael Leo  Published: March, 2003 Imagine you lived in a charming little seaside village at the mouth of a great river. Your waterfront lifestyle leaves little to be desired; you fish, paddle a nimble canoe, and enjoy sunsets on the beach with your lovers and neighbors alike. Then, one day a group of Germans […]

Published: March, 2003 After years of community planning and ongoing collaboration amongst public agencies, the City of San Francisco celebrates the opening of Rincon Park, a two-acre park and public open space on the waterfront. Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., the San Francisco Port Commission, the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, and Gap Inc. participated in […]

Published: March, 2003 Waterfront urban renovations and new construction projects are rapidly transforming Oakland’s Jack London District. The renaissance of the area recently attracted the well-respected builder Crescent Heights, one of America’s most active condominium companies. Crescent Heights is best known for its visionary loft living renovation projects in New York City, successfully converting historic […]

Published: March, 2003 Hearing- and speech-impaired people can now use the Bay Area's popular new 511 traffic and traveler information service by dialing another easy-to-remember, three-digit number – 711. The breakthrough is the result of a partnership between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), which developed and manages the Bay Area 511 service, and the California […]

Published: March, 2003 Editor’s note: This kicks off our latest editorial flight of fancy, in which we will occasionally lunch with folks of note and print interesting conversational snippets. We start off by visiting with John M. Gioia, a member of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, representing District 1. Gioia’s district includes the Richmond […]