Published: May, 2019 This month, Blue & Gold Fleet is celebrating 40 remarkable years of ferry and water excursion services on San Francisco Bay. The company was founded by Roger Murphy and developer Warren Simmons at the same time as PIER 39 launched operations in 1979. The company started by providing pleasure cruises from PIER […]
Published: April, 2019 The Savage & Cooke Distillery consists of two large buildings that were an important part of the United States Naval Shipyard on Vallejo’s Mare Island that closed in 1996. The brainchild of Dave Phinney, Savage & Cooke makes remarkable spirits in an unexpected location. Phinney’s vision is poised to help revitalize Mare […]
Published: March, 2019 Originally planned to begin in 2023, ferry traffic from Treasure Island is now due to start in 2021, which is when the first units of a giant new housing and commercial development will be ready for occupancy. But there is still no agreement on fundamental aspects of the plan, including where and […]
Published: February, 2019 It was a triumphant day in Richmond as Mayor Tom Butt (holding scissors) and several dignitaries celebrated new WETA ferry service that debuted on January 10. The new Richmond Ferry Terminal project included the construction of an accessible gangway with a new ramping system, float and piles, a passenger shelter and the […]