By Lisa Klassen Published: April, 2005 Sometimes we can be just a little careless about how we treat our waters. The effects of polluting oceans aren’t as immediately visible as say, dropping garbage on the ground, and it’s a lot harder to tell when we’ve been abusing the ocean’s abundance. Just because we can’t always […]
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Horoscope: Romancing the Bay
Published: April, 2005 Aries Man: Your desire is an ultra feminine lady to balance out that uber masculinity of yours. Taurus, Pisces or Cancer women will do the trick Aries Woman:That men you’ve been seeking who is proud of your fiery, powerful, intelligent nature? It’s got to be Leo or Pisces, depending if you’re tired […]
Limits for No Limit
Published: March, 2005 Liquid gold of San Francisco Bay has turned to silver, but the fleets come back for more. December to March, the stiff limits for the fleet keep carefully managed herring schools healthy in San Francisco Bay. There are 388 permits given out on a limited schedule for weekday fishing only, in designated […]
Port of Oakland, Its Employees, and Business Partners Respond to the Tsunami Disaster
Published: March, 2005 “In response to perhaps the greatest human catastrophe of our time, the Port of Oakland launched a Tsunami Relief Matching-contribution Campaign,” said Patricia A. Scates, president of the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Within 30 days from the start of the campaign, Port of Oakland employees donated a total of $22,013 to […]
Port of Oakland Receives Key Presidential Support for -50 Foot Dredging Project
Published: March, 2005 The Port of Oakland announced that it has received important presidential support for the continuation of its channel-deepening efforts. The President’s Fiscal Year 2005-2006 budget, released Monday, February 7, 2005, includes $48 million for the Oakland Harbor Navigation Improvement Project (the -50 Foot Project); this amount is the most ever included in […]
Bay Crossings Calendar
Published: March, 2005 Mar 1-31 Spirits Soar at the Alameda Marketplace Starting with First Friday and running through the month of March, enjoy “Shared Spirits” at the Alameda Marketplace, featuring artist Barbara Davis. She explores the shared spirit of spaces and the beings that inhabit them. Barbara’s paintings are mixed-media works with layers of acrylic […]
Bay Crossings Working Waterfront
Published: March, 2005 The newest winery in Alameda, located near the estuary shore leading to San Francisco Bay, is Hello Wines. The new winery has a perfect location for day tripping and home-bound ferry travelers. The Alameda ferry dock is their next door neighbor. John Caracciolo is the owner of Hello Wines. At 36, John […]
Port of Oakland Launches Truck Repowering Project
Published: March, 2005 Initial Phase Begins Another Component of Maritime Air Quality Mitigation Program The Port of Oakland has launched a program designed to cut emissions from trucks that operate at Port of Oakland Maritime facilities. As part of its Vision 2000 maritime expansion program, the Port has secured $1.5 million in grant funds to […]
Suspect Seismic Safety
As we approach 5:05 a.m. on the 18th of April, 99 years since the Great Quake of 1906, we ask, “Will San Francisco Have Another 1906 Earthquake?” The answer is definitely “Yes.” Is the City prepared for a major earthquake? Unfortunately, the answer must be “No.” Can the City develop a plan to save lives […]
Embarcadero Bicycle Facility Opens
Published: March, 2005 Bikestation ® had a party Februry 24th, and cyclists, commuters, supporters, and enthusiasts reveled with joy at the Grand Opening of its new Bay Area location at the Embarcadero BART station. This event, featuring many highlights of what Bikestation has to offer (such as a bike retail section, repair shop, and bicycle […]