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Published: April, 2003 The Sierra of Jack London district held its Grand Opening celebration in mid March. Models are now open for viewing using the new lobby elevator. Sierra’s sales staff can handle all your needs, from showing off the variety of living and live work spaces available, to arranging financing if needed, to assisting […]
By Bob Ecker Published: April, 2003 Near empty street, tripod in hand Velvet blackness brackets the canvas Pickpocketed by distant colored light I feel the untrammeled beauty but shiver On this cold November night Camera poised, record twinkling in time Such powerful reflections in my eye Like other evenings within my heart Heady effort […]
Published: April, 2003 As Oakland grew into a larger and larger seaport, its waterfront became more and more separated from the local community. In fact, many never knew that their city had a waterfront, in spite of the city’s 19 miles of shoreline from the Bay Bridge to the San Leandro city line. Between Oakland […]
By Charles Elkind Published: April, 2003 Among the many joys of an ex-San Franciscan’s return visits are the always-exhilarating views. Especially mesmerizing is the panorama seen while munching a sandwich at The Ramp in China Basin. On an idyllic day, sailboats dimple the placid Bay waters conjuring up visions of yesteryear when there were no […]
Published: April, 2003 Richard Schwartz started Boat U.S. in 1966. He has graciously agreed to be the Grand Marshal of the 2003 Opening Day on The Bay Parade. In a patriotic affirmation and determination to stand tall and strong, up to 250 recreational boats from Northern California Yacht Clubs are expected to enter a decorated […]
Published: April, 2003 Still Steamin’ Dear Editor: I was interested to see the article on steam in the last issue, since steam power is one of my favorite old technologies, which may have applications for the future as well as the past. Steam plants can use a wide range of fuels and can have very […]
Published: April, 2003 In its seventh year, Pacific SAIL EXPO (PSE) comes to Jack London Square from Wednesday, April 23, to Sunday, April 27. Working with Northern California Marine Association as onsite coordinators, PSE has become the largest sailboat show on the Pacific Rim. Going to a boat show is a rite of spring for […]
Published: April, 2003 On Saturday, June 7th, the soulful Oleta Adams will take to the main stage at PortFest 2003, the Port of Oakland’s annual free festival at the waterfront that draws some 25,000 people to Jack London Square. Adams has been known to rock the house as well as the souls of her audience. […]
Published: April, 2003 Wearing yellow t-shirts emblazoned with the slogan, "Labor Keeps Transit Moving," a coalition of Bay Area labor unions and transit activists known as TransitWorks kicked off the rally for a one-dollar toll increase on state bridges to fund new transit projects. Labor leaders and rank and file met with Bay Area legislators […]
Published: April, 2003 Steve Kinsey is a member of the Marin County Board of Supervisors; Chair, Marin County Congestion Management Agency; and recently elected Chair of the Metropolitan Transportation Agency. BC: As chairperson of the Marin County Congestion Management Agency (CMA), would you comment on a recent letter from Water Transit Authority (WTA) to […]