By Paul DuclosPublished: December, 2008 In an announcement made late last month, Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL)—the parent company of container shipping line APL and of APL Logistics—said Oakland was becoming too expensive. NOL decided to: • Reduce the company’s global workforce by about 1,000 positions. The largest impact will be felt in North America, […]
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Winter Months Are No Holiday From Sewage Spills in the Bay
By Sejal Choksi, Baykeeper and Program DirectorPublished: December, 2008 Unfortunately, we at San Francisco Baykeeper have come to expect that the winter months also bring something less pleasant: sewage spills in San Francisco Bay. One cause of sewage spills to the Bay is the rain we get in the winter; during heavy rains, water seeps […]
ON OUR COVER DECEMBER 2008
Published: December, 2008
Around the bay in December 2008
Published: December, 2008 17th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert The beautiful acoustics of the Basilica will enhance the sounds of the internationally renowned choir, the resident community choir of Mission Dolores. Under the direction of conductor Jerome Lenk, the concert will feature John Rutter’s Gloria, Medieval chants, and carols from Russia, Venezuela and the Philippines. Mission […]
Unique Holiday Gifts from Richmond’s Shores
Published: December, 2008 However, some of the most unique and thoughtful gifts are found in out-of-the-way places. When you do your annual holiday shopping this year, consider the wonderful and one-of-a-kind products that are available or made along Richmond’s waterfront, including Point Richmond, one of its prized neighborhoods. Point Richmond is well known for its […]
JACK LONDON SQUARE
Published: December, 2008 32nd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade Each year on the first Saturday in December, the Lighted Yacht Parade kicks off the holiday season. Bay Area boat owners share in the holiday spirit by decorating their boats and participating in the parade. Hundreds of spectators gather along the waterfront at specified viewing areas or […]
We Wish You a Beery Christmas
By Joel WilliamsPublished: December, 2008 Editor’s Note: After a fine three-year run covering almost every brewpub in the area, the Brew Review column is being retired with this issue. Joel will return occasionally to report on developments in the Bay brew scene. Yet another reason to love the holiday season is the annual emergence of […]
S.F. Plans Historic Green Makeover for Civic Center
By Bill PicturePublished: December, 2008 The brainchild of former President Bill Clinton, CGI brings together leaders from communities around the world to come up with solutions to global challenges. The City and County of San Francisco, a CGI member, responded to the organization’s call for ideas to address global climate change with a three-year proposal […]
NIGHT LIGHTS
By Captain RayPublished: November, 2008 According the Navigation Rules, almost all vessels are required to show lights. These lights identify the type of vessel, the nature of its work, and in what direction it is heading. Some small craft—things like kayaks, rowboats and small sailboats—don’t need to show lights continuously, they only need to show […]
How Much Is That Doggie In the Window?
Published: November, 2008 From the unveiling of the Holiday Windows at 12 p.m. on Friday, November 21, through January 1, adorable cats and dogs, kittens and puppies seeking loving homes take up residence in their very own magical pet place in the windows of Macy’s Union Square store at Stockton and O’Farrell Streets. Noted as […]