Published: April, 2010 The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) has released its annual estimate of the economic impact of the tourism industry in San Francisco. In 2009, San Francisco welcomed 15.4 million visitors, a decrease of 5.8 percent from 2008. These visitors spent $7.8 billion in 2009, a decrease of 7.8 percent from […]
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Port of Oakland Traffic Increases
By Patrick Burnson Published: April, 2010 With the arrival of three new container cranes from Shanghai last month, the Port of Oakland’s leadership is anticipating continued cargo throughput. According to Omar Benjamin, the port’s executive director, Oakland has experienced a 30 percent increase in its maritime cargo imports and an 11 percent increase in outbound […]
Positive News on Maritime Security and Port Prosperity
By Patrick Burnson Published: March, 2010 The California Maritime Academy Department of Sponsored Projects and Extended Learning (SPEL) received a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security administered through the California Emergency Management Agency. The funds will support curriculum development and delivery of DHS-approved training courses to California emergency responders and maritime […]
Bay Bridge Uses Google Earth to Showcase Iconic East Span Construction Process
Published: March, 2010 Caltrans and Google Earth are teaming up to give Bay Area residents and bridge enthusiasts around the world a sneak peek of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge East Span, and the ability to observe its ongoing construction from their computers. Google Earth users who have the “3D Buildings” feature […]
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Around the bay in March 2010
Published: March, 2010 King Me! Come to the Great San Francisco Crystal Fair and you will find a magical mix of crystals, beads, minerals, jewelry and metaphysical healing tools. Thousands of items will be available at excellent prices, plus you can find gifts and jewels galore. Over 40 exhibitors will dazzle you with their vast […]
We All Have a Sewage Problem
By Deb Self Published: March, 2010 Slow drains are the first sign of trouble. A baby opossum in the potty is a real warning sign, though. My home, constructed in 1928, had the original sectional terra cotta sewer pipes, and earthquakes and tree roots had left large openings in the pipes. A den of adolescent […]
Co-Working Facility Helps Freelancers Go Green
By Joel Williams Published: March, 2010 While working from home affords some obvious perks—such as the ability to set one’s own schedule and the freedom to take business calls in pajamas—the life of a freelancer can be a lonely one. It can also leave a larger carbon footprint than you might expect. So two […]
Iconic Self-Anchored Suspension Span Begins to Rise From the Bay
Published: March, 2010 Lift, place, slide. Sounds simple enough, unless you’re talking about erecting a series of ultra-heavy deck sections for the self-anchored suspension span (SAS) that will complete the new East Span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. In February, crews from American Bridge/Fluor began the tricky job of lifting, placing and sliding […]
Clubs in Name Only Add to Richness of City Life
BY PAUL DUCLOS Published: March, 2010 In last month’s issue, this column explored three very remarkable Bay Area clubs: The Pacific Rod & Gun Club, the University Club and the Presidio Golf Club. None of these are particularly exclusive, but they have unique features and histories that make them worth exploring. This month we […]