By Michael Nolan Published: January, 2002 Your relatives back East are coming to San Francisco. They’re still not sure why you migrated to California and want some convincing answers. You’ve got to show the Bay Area at its best. And there’s the clue… the Bay itself… that magnificent body of water that unifies this scenically […]
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Commuter Check Now Save Transit/Vanpool Riders Up To $480
Tax-free Monthly Benefit Increases From $65 to $100 Published: January, 2002 There is increased transit savings in store for 2002! Due to changes in federal law taking effect January 1, 2002, commuters can now save up to $480 annually through Commuter Check. Employers save more on payroll taxes as well—up to $120 per employee. […]
The Ferry Building Near its Return to Glory
Published: January, 2002 Faithful readers of Bay Crossings may recall when we last visited with Dylan Berry, the fellow in charge of the renovations currently underway at San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building. We thought it was time to check in with Dylan to see how things are going. It’s especially fitting given we’ve introduced our […]
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CAVORTING By Bill Coolidge Published: January, 2002 Miss Darlene leads the procession of shrimp boats up Taylor’s Creek as the cloud laden peach orb settles behind the old clapboard buildings of Duke Marine Lab. Small splashes kick right and left as I paddle my blue kayak toward town. The Relics, a rock and roll band […]
Embarcadero Center Sweats Out Details For Total Wellness Fair
Published: January, 2002 Embarcadero Center is launching its inaugural Total WellnessFair on Thursday, January 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Designed to educate the local community about health and wellness issues, this public health fair will feature health screenings, a collection of health and wellness booths, keynote speaker Joanie Greggains ofKGO Radio, Club One […]
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Meet James D. Falaschi Developer Tapped to Manage Jack London Square Published: January, 2002 Jack London Square has never quite lived up to expectations. Your company has been chosen by the Port of Oakland to take it over. Why do you think people haven’t gone for it? Six million people a year visit Jack […]
Port Of Oakland Commissioners Approve Ordinance To Sell Certain Jack London Square Assets To Jack London Square Partners
Published: January, 2002 The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve an ordinance authorizing the sale of certain improvements located at Jack London Square to Jack London Square Partners (Ellis Partners and James Falaschi – Jack London Square Phase II Master Developer). Port Board President Phil Tagami said, "We are fortunate […]
On the Cover
By Graceann Walden Published: January, 2002 In these weird economic times, we’re all looking for affordable entertainment. It can be had by ferry riders for a mere $6. Take your friends, family and visitors on an insider’s tour of three great San Francisco neighborhoods: Chinatown, nob Hill and Fishermen’s Wharf. As a writer specializing in […]
Port Of Oakland Appoints Assistant To Executive Director
Published: January, 2002 The Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners appointed Dan Westerlin as Special Assistant to Executive Director Tay Yoshitani. Formerly working in the Maritime Division, Westerlin has served with the Port of Oakland for 13 years. In his new position, Westerlin will be coordinating international relations on behalf of the Port, […]
Working Waterfront In their own words
Robert Campbell Aerial Photographer Published: January, 2002 Aerial photography combines two lifelong passions, photography and flying. I learned to fly at Oakland Airport in 1964 and started studying photography at San Francisco State in 1965. In 1968, I started shooting from the air and I’ve been doing it ever since. I pursued both careers. […]