By Bill Picture Published: August, 2015 A Bay Area science teacher was honored last month by the EPA and the White House Council on Environmental Quality for shaping a curriculum that makes learning about the environment fun for students. James Lance Powell, who teaches eco-oriented science classes at Menlo-Atherton High School in San Mateo County, […]
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New Life for Old East Span Steel
BC Staff Report Published: August, 2015 The Bay Bridge Steel Program, being administered by Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), was created in response to significant public interest from Bay Area artists and creative communities in making steel from the original 1936 East Span of the Bay Bridge available for repurposing and reuse. The steel […]
Seeing Stars
By Mallory Johnson Published: August, 2015 If you’ve ever visited one of California’s bountiful tidepools, chances are you’ve spotted a colorful and diverse array of wildlife. Life in the tidepools isn’t easy, and only the most resilient animals can withstand the elements. Among those that are up to the task are sea cucumbers, sea anemones […]
A Better Way to Dredge the Bay
By Sejal Choksi-Chugh Published: August, 2015 What if the Bay Area had no beaches where our kids could play, no wetlands protecting our shorelines and no more smelt swimming in our waters? Every year, millions of cubic feet of sand and mud—enough to fill the Transamerica Building ten times—are dredged up from the floor of […]
Richmond Casino Fails to Materialize, Leaving Point Molate Still Largely Undeveloped
BC Staff Report Published: August, 2015 Last month, we told you about the unique history of Richmond’s Point Molate. This month, in our continuing series of articles about this waterfront jewel, we cover some of the relatively recent actions concerning development plans for this location. The City of Richmond owns a 413-acre site at Point […]
Captain Rob Barley
By Matt Larson Published: August, 2015 For the past nine years, Rob Barley has been a vessel master (in other words, a captain) for Golden Gate Ferry. For the past several months, he’s also been the ferry line’s safety, security and training coordinator. You can generally find him at the helm on the early morning […]
Port of Oakland Takes Steps to Speed Cargo Flow
By Patrick Burnson Published: August, 2015 Technology familiar to rush-hour motorists may soon help accelerate containerized cargo flow through the Port of Oakland. The port reports it is testing sensors that measure how long harbor truckers wait to enter its marine terminals. Armed with wait times, drivers could avoid peak periods and shippers could […]
ON OUR COVER August 2015
Published: August, 2015 The Bay Bridge Steel Program, being administered by Oakland Museum of California, will make steel from the original 1936 East Span of the Bay Bridge available for repurposing and reuse in public art projects throughout California. The program’s intent is not only to preserve elements of the bridge, but also its […]
Around the Bay in July 2015
Published: July, 2015 4th of July Waterfront Activities & Fireworks Displays San Francisco PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with fun for the whole family, featuring musical entertainment and activities in the Entrance Plaza. The fun starts at noon with a performance from WJM, the world’s youngest social cause band. Then dance into the night from […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES July 2015
Published: July, 2015 Every Day 12:30PM/2:00PM/4:30PM – 90-minute SF Bay Sail – San Francisco Sailing Company, Pier 39 Marina, San Francisco, (415) 378-4887, www.sailsf.com A private yacht experience for only $45, departs 3 times a day including two drinks: Beer, Wine, Soda or Water. Call (415) 378-4887 or go online to www.sailsf.com and book immediately. We […]