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Published: December, 2002 For many years, Hercules was organized around one of the world’s largest dynamite manufacturing plants. In the early 1970’s, the Hercules Powder Company plant closed, leaving about 20,000 residents living in the eight square miles of Hercules and lingering remnants of dynamite manufacture. Due to a series of set-backs that drained the […]

By Mary Swift-Swan  Published: December, 2002 Dave has been a sailor since he was 8 years old. His Dad made him a raft made of three rail ties and his Mother made a square sail from a sheet. Using a paddle to steer, he sailed brave and proud on the waters of the one-acre lake […]

Published: December, 2002 You may be among the hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents who cross over or under San Francisco Bay every day, but how often do you think of going around it? Thanks to a visionary project begun more than a decade ago, walkers and bicyclists can now explore 230 miles of […]

Richard Sinkoff, AICP Environmental Planning Department Supervisor Port of Oakland   Published: December, 2002 The Environmental Planning Department provides a range of planning and regulatory compliance services to the Port of Oakland's seaport, airport, and real estate divisions. Our mission embodies the concept of sustainable environmental stewardship. We work to ensure that the Port's activities […]

Published: December, 2002 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec. 7, 2002 6:30 p.m. Can be observed from Jack London Square to Encinal YC Call (510) 645-5968 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec. 7, 2002 6:30 p.m. Can be observed from the Ferry Docks to the Vallejo Marina Call (707) 648-4370 HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Dec. 14, 2002 […]

Published: December, 2002 New Years Treat! Sail San Francisco has arranged to host a Spanish Navy training ship, the Juan Sebastian del Elcano. He (in many Latin countries vessels are considered masculine and referred to as "he") is a full 4 masted top-sail schooner with square-rigged foremast. Avast ye hardies! Ship Ahoy! Guided by naval […]

Teaching Willi By Bill Coolidge  Published: December, 2002 Her soft round face, hawk sharp brown eyes stare past the trimmed tan bark sails, past the bow anchor, out into the invisible universe of wind and tide, the temporary sketching of cumulous clouds, a white frontal draped over blue sky, building to the north, blocked by […]

Published: December, 2002 Want to give that special salt a gift with a nautical twist? Check out the Maritime Store at the Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco where you will find everything from classic model yachts to decorative compasses, barometers, and even nautical weathervanes! You will find an extensive selection of maritime books gracing […]

Changed Laws Give Little Guy a Chance By Mary Swift-Swan  Published: December, 2002 San Francisco fishermen have a head start and fighting chance this season to support their businesses and families. This 2002/2003 season is different from recent years. Local fishermen have a two-week lead on big fishing machines from Oregon and Washington. Big boats […]

Scoma's Cioppino By Mary Swift-Swan  Published: December, 2002 Joe and Al Scoma opened Scoma's Restaurant in 1965, supported by a fishing boat and family participation. Scoma's enduring popularity could be from the fabulous location in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf harbor, with a second location near the ferry docks in Sausalito. It could also be […]