Published: May, 2014 The Golden State Warriors announced last month that the team has agreed to terms with salesforce.com to purchase land in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood, where the team intends to build a new state-of-the-art sports and entertainment center. The arena will be built on 12 acres of private, inland property, bounded by […]
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Engineer Fred Von Stieff
By Matt Larson Published: May, 2014 Fairly new to the fleet, Fred Von Stieff has been an engineer for Blue & Gold for the past two years. A man of the water, he works on boats both professionally and personally. "I like coming to work," he says. "I love the people I work with. I […]
Alameda: A Place for Foodies and Good Drink
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Working Waterfront Profiles
BC Staff Report Published: May, 2014 As part of an ongoing series, Bay Crossings offers a closer look at some of the businesses that make up Alameda’s working waterfront community—a thriving hotbed of distinctive, innovative and thoroughly hip young companies. DOER (Deep Ocean Exploration and Research) 1827 Clement Ave. Building 19 Alameda CA 94501 […]
Agricultural Shippers May Face Big Challenges This Summer
By Patrick Burnson Published: May, 2014 In a past late-night television era, Johnny Carson, playing "Carnac the Magnificent," could humorously predict the answers to questions—sealed inside envelopes—concerning unexpected and monumental changes in government, commerce and society. In the shipping industry, we have our own Carnac in Peter Friedmann, the affable and capable leader of the […]
ON OUR COVER MAY 2014
Published: May, 2014 Last month, the new Ferry Bocce League debuted at the bocce ball courts located in Justin Herman Plaza, just across the street from the Ferry Building. Bay Crossings has helped to organize the league, which has dozens of teams participating and another season planned for summer. This month’s cover photo features Alicia […]
Around the Bay in May 2014
Published: May, 2014 Opening Day on the Strait The Benicia Yacht Club will celebrate Opening Day on the Strait for its 35th year with the theme "Honoring Tradition." This free, public event is filled with entertainment and fun on one of the few days each year the Benicia Yacht Club is open to the public. […]
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES May 2014
Published: May, 2014 May 3 6PM – 10PM – Night Sailing Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Learn to safely and confidently sail after the sun goes down. Now that days are shorter and sunset comes early, why not extend your sailing into the night? Our 4 hour night sailing course covers all of the skills […]
Flights of Fancy
By Paul Duclos Published: May, 2014 Prior to the completed construction of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges, ferry commuters could gaze upward to track the course of a Pan Am Clipper takeoff bound for Pago Pago, Macao, or some other exotic destination during the golden age of flight. Ed Musick was the first brave […]
Spring Comes to Life at Jack London Square
Published: May, 2014 Jack London Square welcomes spring with a packed calendar of outdoor events during the month of May. Oakland’s iconic waterfront is the perfect spot for both visitors and locals to enjoy the warm weather while dining, kayaking or perusing one of several exciting events. Springtime offers something for everyone at Jack London […]