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BC Staff Report Published: April, 2014 Arivia question: where was the first land-based container crane installed, heralding a revolution in world commerce? Oakland? Long Beach? The answer would be Alameda. The crane was installed in 1959 at the Matson Lines Encinal Terminals to speed delivery of pineapples from Hawaii. What didn’t seem significant at the […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: April, 2014 The working waterfront is making headway to ensure a safer Bay for everyone, including recreational boaters. Through a recently-forged partnership, the Port of Oakland and its host city have been able to make significant improvements in security with the first phase of the "Domain Awareness Center" project. The project, […]
Published: April, 2014 Bay Crossings would like to thank Mia Bernt, S/C PICYA for her photo of the Best Overall winner from last year’s Decorated Boat Parade during Opening Day on the Bay. This year, the annual Blessing of the Fleet will take place in Raccoon Strait from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, […]
Published: April, 2014 Chalk One Up for Napa Napa’s riverfront will be hosting the second annual Chalk Festival on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch professional and amateur artists put chalk to concrete and create amazing works of art throughout the day. Bring the kids to downtown Napa’s riverfront to join the fun […]
Published: April, 2014 April 5 7PM – 9PM – How to Buy a Boat Seminar – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com If you are interested in owning a yacht for personal use, or would like to explore the option of "having your cake and eating it too" by having it support itself, make plans for this informative evening. Cost: OCSC […]
BC Staff Report Published: April, 2014 The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) recently announced the renewal of Friday Nights at OMCA. The popular weekly Friday night series from 5-9 p.m. is presented in partnership with Off the Grid. Featuring extended museum hours and half-price admission for adults, free admission for ages 18 and under, Friday […]
Published: April, 2014 Spring is in the air and in full swing at Jack London Square! This hub for good food and waterfront fun offers a packed April calendar with events and restaurant options to satisfy all interests and palates. From the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show and eclectic markets to on-the-water dining and live […]
By Bill Picture Published: April, 2014 After taking many small steps toward its goal of achieving zero waste by 2020, San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors took arguably its biggest leap to date last month when it approved a ban on the sale of disposable water bottles on all City property. The ban goes into effect […]
By Paul Duclos Published: April, 2014 After a 17-month comprehensive conservation project, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are about to re-open the Salon Doré from the Hôtel de La Trémoille at the Legion of Honor on April 5. Developed by Martin Chapman, curator in charge of European decorative arts and sculpture, this complete […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: March, 2014 Located along rocky shorelines, tidepools feature a vast array of aquatic life, from colorful sea stars to spongy sea cucumbers to vibrant anemones. Along California’s 1,000-mile coastline, waves pound the shore and tides surge and ebb. Tidepools are the pools of water left behind when the tides recede. Life […]