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Published: May, 2014 Jack London Square welcomes spring with a packed calendar of outdoor events during the month of May. Oakland’s iconic waterfront is the perfect spot for both visitors and locals to enjoy the warm weather while dining, kayaking or perusing one of several exciting events. Springtime offers something for everyone at Jack London […]
By Bill Picture Published: May, 2014 Unwanted clothing, including footwear and fashion accessories, currently ranks among the top five items sent to local landfills, but the City has a plan that’ll help keep closet cast-offs out of the waste stream. To help reach its goal of zero waste by 2020, San Francisco has partnered with […]
By Captain Ray Published: May, 2014 I usually restrict this topic to once a year—my September column—when I help my readers celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day, which is "officially" September 19. However, because so many sailing terms have enriched our daily language, I just can’t resist sharing a few more of them this month. […]
By Deb Self Published: May, 2014 With sunnier days and warmer weather, it’s a perfect time to visit a San Francisco Bay shoreline park. Park activities include wildlife viewing, swimming, windsurfing, kiteboarding, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, picnicking, camping, fishing and hanging out amid the beauty of the Bay. Here’s a sampling: China Camp State Park, San […]
By Deb Self Published: April, 2014 In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Opening Day on the Bay on April 27 and the spring and summer recreation season, Baykeeper presents tips to protect both your health and the health of San Francisco Bay. When You're Along or On the Bay Use mineral sunscreens, […]
By Captain Ray Published: April, 2014 Sunday, April 27 is Opening Day on the Bay, the "official" celebration marking the beginning of the yachting season on San Francisco Bay. This leads me immediately to a few questions: What is a ‘yacht’? How did this all get started? Why is there an opening day for an […]
By The Bay Institute Published: April, 2014 The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in March to uphold a federal plan of protection for California’s vital San Francisco Bay-Delta ecosystem. In a 2-1 decision authored by a George W. Bush appointee, the court sided with the Bay Institute, Natural Resources Defense Council, Earthjustice Legal […]
BC Staff Report Published: April, 2014 The region’s annual Bike to Work Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on Thursday, May 8, when thousands of new and seasoned riders will commute using pedal power. Complete event information is available at youcanbikethere.com. While some local organizations have held Bike to Work Day events for over 20 years, […]
By Matt Larson Published: April, 2014 Most of the deckhands you’ve seen on Bay ferries got their start at the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) hiring hall. It is here where, based on seniority, deckhands can submit for jobs available that day. Many go on to get full-time positions with a specific company. Others, […]
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