BC Staff Report Published: November, 2014 Baykeeper recently won a critical victory in its campaign to keep toxic industrial runoff out of San Francisco Bay by securing an agreement from the Levin-Richmond Terminal Corporation to protect the Bay from dangerous contaminated runoff. Levin-Richmond is a large shipping terminal that handles hundreds of […]
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Following Seattle Visits, Bay Ship Plans Collaboration With College of Alameda
By Chris Rochette Published: November, 2014 Earlier this summer, personnel from Alameda’s Bay Ship & Yacht, along with representatives from the College of Alameda, visited Vigor Industrial Shipyard in Seattle and a local community college. The South Seattle College, similar to the College of Alameda, is located near the shipyard and is a perfect place […]
Forrest Fennell
By Matt Larson Published: October, 2014 Forrest Fennell is not your average vessel master (in other words, captain) for Golden Gate Ferry. For the last year, he’s also been the safety, security and training coordinator for the Ferry Division at Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District. “I still drive the boat in the morning […]
Tank Cars of Crude Oil on the Bay’s Shore? No Thanks
By Deb Self Published: October, 2014 Long freight trains, with tank cars full of crude oil, chugging daily along San Francisco Bay’s shore? That’s the oil industry’s plan—to expand the shipment of crude oil into the Bay Area by train. Shipping lots more crude oil here by rail would create a huge risk of oil […]
Local Trade Associations Focus on Education
By Patrick Burnson Published: October, 2014 This year, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) celebrates its 51st anniversary as the leading worldwide professional association dedicated to the education, research and advancement of the supply chain management profession. A leader among CSCMP’s 114 global roundtables, the San Francisco Bay Area Roundtable (SFRT) reflects and serves the dynamic […]
ON OUR COVER October 2014
Published: October, 2014 A new art exhibit opened on Alcatraz Island last month by Ai Weiwei, a Beijing-based artist and activist whose work encompasses sculpture, installation, photography, film, architecture and social criticism. Featuring seven new sculpture, sound and mixed-media works, @Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz explores human rights and freedom of expression in the […]
Around the Bay in October 2014
Published: October, 2014 Vallejo’s Waterfront Weekend The City of Vallejo is reviving the Vallejo Waterfront Weekend for a two-day, fun- and activity-filled weekend October 4 and 5. The event will feature music, food, entertainment and activities for the entire family. There will be a Whale Boat Regatta, chili cook-off, celebrity dunk tank, classic car show […]
Aquarium of the Bay to Hold Gala Fundraiser
Published: October, 2014 Aquarium of the Bay and the Bay Institute will hold the San Francisco Bay Gala, their largest fundraising event, on October 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The San Francisco Bay Gala will be a fun-filled night featuring delightful entertainment, delicious bites and delectable cocktails. Held amongst sharks, otters, jellies and 20,000 other marine animals […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES October 2014
Published: October, 2014 October 3 6PM – 8:30PM – Sunset Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, www.callofthesea.org Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! Take in an unmatched view of the city front as you sail by famous San Francisco sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, […]
Old Hats and Old Stuff
By Paul Duclos Published: October, 2014 Theatre lovers and those who cherish antiques will have much to look forward to this month. Old Hats, the brilliant new play I discussed in my September column, has been extended through October 12 at A.C.T.’s Geary Theater. Fresh from New York’s Signature Theatre, Old Hats features magic, slapstick, and the […]