Published: September, 2004 Board members acknowledged outgoing President Protopappas for his leadership and inspiration. He was praised for his ability to foster fairness and objectivity during significant financial challenges and the recent transition period in the Port organization with the appointment of a new executive director and chief financial officer. Commissioner Scates will replace John […]
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Bay CrossingsCuisine
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: September, 2004 The Dead Fish restaurant sits on the ridge overlooking the Carquinez Straits Bridge in the city of Crockett. Their popular outdoor seating has just been expanded, again. Expect great food and a beautiful view up the Napa River toward Vallejo. The Dead Fish seems like a funny name for […]
Memoirs from a Weekend in the Wine Country
By Paul Redman Published: September, 2004 My wife Helen and I have only been married three months, so when her mother called to announce a visit to California just weeks after our wedding, we felt pressured to plan an entertaining weekend. Luckily, the purpose of the trip was twofold; her parents hoped not just […]
Libations
By Dianne Boate and Robert Meyer Published: September, 2004 Last month we had great fun gathering the answers to some simple questions about wine tasting: What rules you make for yourself, what you wear, and what do you learn? Part Two will bring some surprising answers! Joe Diamond, Trade Management Group, Inc. San Francisco RULES: […]
Bay Crossings Community Calendar
Published: September, 2004 September 3-5, GIANTS BASEBALL at SBC Park in San Francisco, (510) 762-BALL, https://www.sfgiants.com/ or www.sfgiants.com. The Giants take on the Arizona Diamondbacks three nights in a row. Friday night’s game starts at 7:15pm; the weekend games both start at 1:05pm. $12-37. Ferry over! September 3-6, SAUSALITO ART FESTIVAL Sausalito Waterfront, (415) 332-3555, […]
Ferry Creations
Published: September, 2004 What photographer, artist, or gourmand can resist the temptations of delectable cheese piled high at the Cowgirl Creamery booth in the Ferry Building? I stood for nearly three hours, amidst the jostling crowds, to try and capture the chunky and buttery impression portrayed by this great shop. Cruising the Saturday Market for subject […]
Terminator to Bay Area: Drop Dead!
By Bobby Winston Published: September, 2004 Fellow “Rambo patriots” Arnold Schwarzenegger and George W. Bush may share a “Who, me worry?” attitude generally when it comes to elections, but every decent-thinking Californian should rise in outrage at the Governor’s craven proposal to gut RM-2 to pay for Bay Bridge overruns. Public transit advocates played by […]
911 Sweet Remembrance
Published: September, 2004 There are benches dedicated to loved ones all along the shoreside trails of the central coast city of Pacific Grove. A visitor might not notice the importance of a new bench placed in the city’s main shoreside park at Lover’s Point. The city of Pacific Grove has refused permission to place any […]
Port of Oakland Provides $1 Community Benefits Lease for Spunkmeyer Field Benefits Summer Youth Athletic Programs
Published: September, 2004 The Port of Oakland has a history of supporting youth in the region—not only in academic excellence, but also in athletic pursuits,” said Patricia Scates, President of the Board of Port Commissioners. “This lease extension means that young people in our surrounding communities will be able to continue participating in athletic programs […]
Music Music Music
Published: August, 2004 Jack’s Bistro – Music to enjoy at the water’s edge In the month of August when the living is easy, get into some foot tapping or swinging Latin Jazz at Jack’s next to the Ferry landing in Jack London Square. Sunday and Tuesdays Simon Russel on Piano Wednesday and Thursday William Prichard […]