By Patrick Burnson Published: September, 2014 Matson reported another solid quarter, benefitting from higher freight yields in transpacific trade lanes, improved lift volumes at their terminals and continuing improvements in logistics. However, Matson’s President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Cox said these benefits were offset by lower Hawaii container volume, increased vessel operating expenses stemming […]
Author: BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT
ON OUR COVER September 2014
Published: September, 2014 For much of his 35-plus year career, Brian Baird made waves in policy circles: first at the California Coastal Commission, then as the assistant secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency. But a couple of years ago, he started chapter two of his life, leaving the governmental […]
Around the Bay in September 2014
Published: September, 2014 Sausalito Floating Homes Tour Sausalito’s unique floating homes community invites you to its 29th annual tour, entitled “The Artistry of Waterfront Living,” on Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about the art of living on our waterfront and expect to be treated by the various talents of the numerous artists who reside on our […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES September 2014
Published: September, 2014 Sept 6 Noon – Great Schooner Race – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, 415-331-3214, callofthesea.org By donating $250 per person to the Call of the Sea Youth Scholarship Fund you will join the excitement and get up close and personal with the classic schooner fleet as we tack, gybe, and reach across the bay […]
New Musical Season Begins
By Paul Duclos Published: September, 2014 San Francisco Opera celebrates the opening of its 92nd season on Friday, September 5 with a gala performance of Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma, conducted by San Francisco Opera Music Director Nicola Luisotti and featuring an illustrious cast led by soprano Sondra Radvanovsky in the title role. The opening night festivities are […]
Sublime Early Fall Delights at Jack London Square
Published: September, 2014 Experience beautiful fall weather on the Oakland waterfront at Jack London Square. From the Bay Area’s largest foodie festival to outdoor sing-along movies, Jack London Square offers a packed calendar of outdoor events during the month of September including Sing-Along Cinema, Eat Real, Jack of All Trades and more! Sing-Along […]
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY
By Captain Ray Published: September, 2014 Tt’s hard to believe, but it is almost September 19, which means that Talk Like a Pirate Day is back. Another year has gone by the boards and in this month’s column, I’ll share with you the nautical origins of a few commonly-used phrases and expressions so you too […]
Outside Lands Celebrates Another Green Year
BC Staff Report Published: September, 2014 Mayor Ed Lee and San Francisco officials commended the recently-concluded Outside Lands festival’s efforts to ensure sustainability, park beautification and to support green jobs. As has been the case for seven years now, the festival transformed Golden Gate Park for one weekend in August into a miniature […]
BayMobile Brings the Bay Straight to Schools
By Georgia Lambert Published: September, 2014 Thousands of students will be seeing stars—sea stars, that is—in Bay Area classrooms this school year. It’s all thanks to a visit from the BayMobile, a traveling aquarium that brings sea creatures and a team of talented educators from San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay straight to schools free […]
It’s Time to Clean Up Our Act
By Brittany Silveira Published: September, 2014 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the state’s biggest volunteer event, California Coastal Cleanup Day. More than just picking up trash, this event offers a chance for Californians to unite and express their respect for clean water and healthy marine life. In 2013, over 58,000 volunteers removed almost […]