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Published: May, 2003 David Clark was kind, always a helpful and patient friend and beloved by all sides in the maritime community, including the writers and editors of this publication. He will be deeply missed. There was never a time when we were writing about Golden Gate Ferries or about anything related to ferries and […]
Published: May, 2003 Clergy who serve seafarers on ships docked in San Francisco Bay recently celebrated a major expansion to their office and hospitality center, which is located adjacent to the Seventh Street Marine Terminal in the heart of the Port of Oakland. Known as the Seafarers Club, the facility is operated by the Episcopal […]
Published: May, 2003 The sound of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir has been described as the personification of love. Under the direction of Terrance Kelley, this multiracial, interfaith group of 55 vocalists can bring an audience to its feet with its gospel message of hope, joy, and unity. The Choir has performed on three Grammy […]
Published: May, 2003 "This is a great season, a fantastic season to be fishing by the Farallone Islands! The counts of salmon returning up the rivers have topped 800,000. Attracted by notable ocean upwellings, plus all the rain washing excellent salmon food to sea has contributed to an increased salmon run for 2003 in our […]
Published: May, 2003 Oakland’s waterfront is well-known for being the economic engine of the region, moving cargo to and fro around the world. But it’s also taking on a second life as a hotbed of fun times and good living. What’s attracting people is the stunning natural beauty of the Oakland/Alameda Estuary It’s a work […]
Published: May, 2003 The opening of San Francisco’s new, waterfront Argonaut Hotel–delayed for more than a year due to fire–is now slated for August 2003, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today. Housed in the historic Haslett Warehouse, the Argonaut Hotel will be located at the corner of Jefferson and Hyde Streets in the San Francisco […]
By Bill Coolidge Published: April, 2003 Stephen Stills and David Crosby don’t tuck their shirts into their pants anymore. Wide chested men, both. They sport their California rags with pride. David’s face has taken on a pink flora patina. Stephen has a raspy beard. His gray hair doesn’t flow in silken white curvelets like David’s. […]
Published: April, 2003 Federal Funding in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2003 includes items of significance to Bay Area ferry riders. The grants, secured under the leadership of Representative Nancy Pelosi and Senators Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein, include: * $2.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration’s appropriation to the San Francisco Water […]
Published: April, 2003 Root for the San Francisco Giants this baseball season with the Harbor Court Hotel’s "Play Ball! Package." Located on San Francisco’s scenic waterfront and near PacBell Park, the Harbor Court Hotel’s "Play Ball! Package" includes: * One-night accommodations in a deluxe room * A scorecard to keep track of the game * […]
Published: April, 2003 "We’ve taken Aqaba," mutters a crusty Peter O’Toole when he encounters a tad bit of difficulty ordering a lemonade with ice at the British officer’s club in Cairo because of his turban and robes, filthy and tattered after crossing the Sinai to report his victory. The small port town he had recently […]