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The Central Waterfront

By Graceann Walden  Published: November, 2001 One of the key words constantly used to describe the Bay Area is "diversity." Of course, mostly we mean the rainbow of races and ethnicities that make up our six county community. But when it comes to dining on the central Wharf in San Francisco, there could be no […]

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Golden Gate Larkspur Ferry Parking Lot Construction

Published: November, 2001   On Monday, October 8, construction began at the Golden Gate Larkspur Ferry Terminal parking lot, adding 210 parking spaces to the existing 1,316 spaces. The parking lot will remain open to the public during construction. However, about 250 parking spaces will be closed during the four-phase construction process, which will last […]

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Sausalito – Good Eats and Great Views

By Graceann Walden  Published: October, 2001 Almost thirty years ago, when I was about to relocate to the Bay Area, I heard a weird prediction from a couple of wiseacre New York artist-friends. Here is what they said, "Someone will take you across the Golden Gate Bridge and tell you are going to a quaint […]

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San Francisco Ferry Terminal Project Lurching to the Finish Line

Published: October, 2001 Though thoroughly bedeviled by delays and problems, the first phase of the dramatic new San Francisco Ferry Terminal is set to open any day now in all its glory. Fears of a BART strike had put workers onto a fast track that would have had the new facility ready by the first […]

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On the Waterfront

By Alessandro Baccari  Published: October, 2001 Since boyhood, I have been attracted to the charms of Fisherman’s Wharf. It is one of those rare places where history, culture and ethnic pride form a distinctive blend that sets the place apart from other places and gives it a strength and vitality all its own. For over […]

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Letters to the Editor

Published: October, 2001 Dear Editor: I think folks in the bay are a long way from a solar powered ferry. Why not just pour the biodiesel in the old smoker and have the problem done with tomorrow? Run it with 40% biodiesel/60%petrodiesel and she will run clean and smooth. John B. Wathen Regional Director Maine […]

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Bay Crossings Bay Environment

By Teri Shore Bluewater Network  Published: October, 2001 Ever wondered what those big container ships that cross the Bay are carrying? I checked the Port of Oakland’s website (www.portofoakland.com) and found that much of it is computer equipment, office machines, auto parts, wood and furniture. Followed by electronics, iron and steel, plastic resins, wine, red […]

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FERRIES AGAIN PROVIDE VERSATILE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOLLOWING DISASTERS … FROM EARTHQUAKES TO TERRORIST ACTS

By Wes Starratt, Senior Editor   Published: October, 2001 As long ago as 1906, San Francisco learned from dreadful experience that the versatility and reliability of Bay Area ferries can move people out of danger and move medical supplies into disaster areas. Records show that masses of people headed to the East Bay and the […]