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Published: September, 2003 From the Gold Rush Days to the age of containerized cargo From a time when sailing ships were the major link with the outside world. From communication by semaphore signs, to the telephone, and into the electronic age. From a single exchange to a family of marine exchanges on both coasts…That’s […]
Published: September, 2003 Since its opening in April of 1960, the World Trade Club of San Francisco has well served its declared purpose and has become known throughout the world as one of the most prestigious organizations of its kind, dedicated to serving the welfare and best interests of the international business community. The Club’s […]
By McCabe Coolidge Published: September, 2003 wild horses paw the surface freshwater rises floats on top salt water sinks, gravity’s favor lapped first by the stallion then the harem scatters and converges passing cedars and live oaks the male stops, females curve around him, snorting my heart savors these salt tears mystery to me […]
Published: September, 2003 The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the lease between the Port of San Francisco and San Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC, for the historic rehabilitation and development of Piers 1½, 3, and 5, located on the Embarcadero between Washington and Broadway Streets. The $44 million project will include new restaurants, office […]
Published: September, 2003 LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL Celebrate the Annual Harvest of the Grapes in Livermore, the quiet wine country! Ramble around 24 wineries. Sample many scrumptious foods and wines. Enjoy free live music, displays of local crafts. A two-day ticket is good for wine tasting, a logo wineglass, and shuttle transportation between wineries.Hours are […]
Published: September, 2003 The future of the Port of Oakland became a little more certain on Friday, August 8, when the transfer of land from the former Oakland Army Base to the City of Oakland and Port of Oakland was officially recorded with the Alameda County Recorder’s office. "This culminates years of negotiations and will […]
Published: September, 2003 For more than twenty years, the wine industry has convinced people that fine wine has a cork. That mindset must change. Alternate forms of bottle closures must be explored and ultimately accepted. There is a problem with our old friend The Cork. Wine production is being accelerated all over the world in […]
Published: September, 2003 On Sunday, November 2, 2003, the Golden Gate Transit (GGT) bus system will be restructured resulting in a 30% reduction of service. To prepare customers for this significant change, GGT will host customized trip planning sessions to assist customers in finding the best way to travel on GGT. Informational materials for each […]
Published: September, 2003 Above San Francisco, that venerable coffee table book of aerial photographs of San Francisco, has long been ubiquitous in the better living rooms and reception areas of the Bay Area. It’s about to have a sibling: acclaimed Bay nature photographer Dennis Anderson is weeks away from releasing Hidden Treasures of San Francisco […]
Published: September, 2003 It’s been just over a year since Bay Crossings last reported on Muni’s F- Line, which uses historical trolleys to take ferry passengers from the Ferry Building along Market St. and also up the Embarcadero to Fisherman’s Wharf. Other cities such as Kenosha, WI have copied the idea and put in their […]