By Mary Swift-Swan Published: June, 2004 At the north edge of San Francisco Bay are miles of wine country. To the northeast lies Napa, and to the northwest lies Sonoma County. Sonoma County includes towns with the names of known wines like Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Windsor, and more. The county is filled with many outstanding […]
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Oakland Image Campaign Honored by Marketing Association Multi-Year Campaign Wins “Change Master” Award
Published: June, 2004 It’s a tremendous honor that our marketing campaign received the 2004 ‘Change Master’ award,” said Samee Roberts, the City of Oakland’s Marketing Manager. “We wanted to communicate all of Oakland’s strengths to our target audience and the campaign broke through the audience’s perceived image of Oakland.” The eye-opening campaign, which included print, […]
Port of Oakland Moved $1.2 billion in Agricultural Goods in 2003
Published: June, 2004 The Oakland seaport is the primary gateway for some California products. In one year, 96 percent of California wine was shipped through Oakland. The Port also accounted for over 70 percent of California’s edible nut, raisin, melons, and dried fruit exports. Port of Oakland Maritime Director Jerry Bridges said, “The Central Valley […]
Celebrate the 4th of July in Style!
Published: June, 2004 Revelers seeking a unique celebration this Fourth of July are invited to climb aboard San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s historic sailing vessel Balclutha, or ferryboat Eurek, and watch the fireworks from the best seats by the Bay. Situated right in the heart of this year’s public celebration, the Balclutha and Eureka […]
Get Up Close and Personal with Bay Lighthouse Treasures
Published: June, 2004 On Sundays, a rare and elegant tour of Bay Area lighthouses can be had by the brave of heart. This is a true maritime history tour that allows you to photograph these historic lighthouses from a water-side view on board the motor yacht, The Five Star Yacht. This US Coast Guard approved […]
Port of Oakland Board Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Published: June, 2004 Judith Blackwell has financial experience in both the private and public sectors that will be invaluable to this organization,” said Port Board President John Protopappas. Ms. Blackwell was most recently the City Purchaser and Director of Contract Administration for the City and County of San Francisco and was responsible for the purchase […]
Bay CrossingsBay Round Up
Bay Crossings Staff Report Published: June, 2004 A growing number of observers are now predicting $3.00 a gallon gas prices for California (and that’s for regular). In turn, ferry operators and agencies will be faced with higher fuel bills as these prices spill over to non-road use diesel fuel, as used in most ferries. BART […]
Coastal Blast
By Mary Swift-Swan Published: June, 2004 The Encinal Yacht Club “Coastal Cup” is a well-organized fun introduction to long distance offshore racing. If racing around the Bay, near and around the Farallone Islands, has begun to pale as a means of challenge and excitement, for an entry fee of $250, there is still time to […]
New Tiburon Restaurant Brings a Touch of Sicily
Published: June, 2004 Ricardo Carrera just opened Carrera Vecchia Cucina located at 114 Main Street, lower Ark Row in Tiburon. The Sicilian style is an authentic one. Ricardo’s parents were born in Sicily. Ricardo was born in New York but has worked in family restaurants since he was 8 years old, becoming a chef at […]
San Francisco Port Welcomes Monique Moyer as new Port Executive Director
Published: June, 2004 As Executive Director, Ms. Moyer manages five Port divisions including Maritime; Real Estate; Planning & Development; Engineering & Maintenance; and Finance & Administrative Services. In addition, under the Executive Office, the Communications Department, Government Affairs Department, Environmental Health & Safety and the Port’s General Counsel each report directly to Ms. Moyer. “We […]