By Myrna HayesPublished: February, 2011 Once again, local and regional bird lovers are throwing a wild party for our migrating neighbors from the north at the peak of migration season. Both birds and people will be flocking to Mare Island in Vallejo to celebrate what has become an annual ritual each winter on the […]
THE CRUCIBLE PREPARES FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL By Bill PicturePublished: July, 2006 For residents of West Oakland, the sky-scorching flame-bursts and heavens-reaching lightning-crackles lighting up the night sky above Seventh Street on July 14 & 15 can mean only one thing – it’s time, once again, for The Crucible’s annual Fire Arts Festival. […]
Tech keeping travelers in touch with home and business By Mary E. ShacklettPublished: April, 2006 Worldwide Internet cafes, the U.S. metro WIFI revolution and disposable phone numbers are facilitating low-cost mobile communications around the world, making it easier for travelers to stay in touch with home and work. A forerunner in metro WIFI, San Francisco […]
