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ArchivesJanuary 2007 
You Can’t Drive on It Yet, But Skyway Deck Is in Place
The last two massive concrete deck segments that make up the Skyway of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge East Span were lifted into place mid-morning on December 7 in a balancing act that was an engineering achievement in itself. Construction crews lifted the segments — the larger piece tipping the scales at 776 tons — in tandem at both ends of their common bridge pier column, to equalize stress. More... The NorCal Water’s EdgeCoast Guard Sector San Francisco urges safety on and around California coastal waters, especially during winter months. Know and consider the hazards before you go past the water’s edge. More... Sail, Boat in Winter WeatherHigh surf and hazardous weather advisories were in effect for hazardous sea conditions throughout most of December. More... Standing on and Giving WayThere is a kind of corny truism that if you don’t change your course, you’ll end up where you’re headed. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2007. More... 
PHOTO FEATURE January 2007
Last year, our own San Rafael based Dennis Anderson was named one of the top ten hospitality photographers, by Hospitality Design Magazine in New York. His early black and white art photos give a clue as to why. In 1970, the SF Art Institute was hot bed of creativity for photography. Imogene Cunningham taught there, and Dennis’s work from that period was published a lot and later purchased by the New York and San Francisco Museum(s) of Modern Art. More... 
Thirsty Bear Offering an Eclectic Experience for Brew Enthusiasts
Eclectic is how one can describe the fare at Thirsty Bear Brewing Company. This 10-year-old brewery, features a tantalizing list of handcrafted brews, a full bar with an extensive selection of single malt scotches and Spanish brandies and fine liquors, which complement a menu of authentic Spanish tapas and main dishes made with the finest specialty ingredients from Spain. More... Developing California’s First Green Hotel"When one tugs at one thing in nature, he finds it hitches to the rest of the universe." — John Muir More... Thaddeus’ RuminationsSoil, seeds and water are key components to growing any plant. It was no surprise to see my younger brother putting this thought to practice by eating some dirt, swallowing a watermelon seed and washing it down with some water. Pretty clever for a little kid growing up on an organic farm — but then, he also choked down a couple spoonfuls of compost as fertilizer. More... 
Green Hotel Doors Open for Sustainable Business
Just this past November, the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel opened its doors and, with that, became the first hotel in California and only the second hotel in the nation to achieve the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) standard guarantees a building, as a whole, from the wood it’s built with to the day-to-day functions, is sustainable and ecologically sound. More... 
Solar Sailor Ferry Updates
Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd. is the Sydney, Australia-based company that has a contract with a 100 percent-owned subsidiary of Hornblower to design the first of two 600 pax hybrid solar and wind powered ferries for the Alcatraz run. See May 2006 issue of Bay Crossings. More... New Year, New Wine, BeaujolaisSome of the best books in our wine library at home have been found at annual library sales at the $5 and $10 tables. Open year-round is Book Bay at Fort Mason in San Francisco, a treasure trove with hundreds of used books. It is great fun to visit periodically to find out what’s "new" on the shelves. Never have we come out empty handed, and are always surprised at the finds. More... 
Richmond Leader on the Trail for Coastal Parks and Recreation
The City of Richmond is home to over 6,000 acres of City and Regional Parks. Some of the most striking of the over 50 Richmond parks are located along its 32 miles of shoreline. Richmond can boast about its coast as it has more shoreline than any other Bay Area city, and almost 23 miles of it is on the San Francisco Bay Trail, a planned 500-mile recreational and transportation corridor encircling San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. More... Do Computer Games Cause Attention Deficit Disorder?Your 8-year old is bouncing off the walls, moving from one conversation to the next without a break in between. He can’t stop fidgeting and stops listening to you after you’ve uttered your second sentence. More... 
DESTINATION
Jack London Square is a perfect place to visit at night or spend the day - especially this month with Jack London’s birthday celebration, the Farmers’ Market and the Elvis look-alike contest. More... 
Trailing Wolf Tracks & Jack London History
Do you know Jack? Come to the birthday celebration and learn a bit about the life of Jack London (1876-1916), a man born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, who lived as a seaman, writer, socialist and hobo. More... Dockside Dwelling: From Ship to ShoreFor a fast-growing niche of independent-minded travelers, small-ship cruising provides the ultimate vacation value. More... Capitol Corridor Success Marks Trends in Alternative TransportationOakland, CA — Dec. 12 marked 15 years of service for the Capitol Corridor, an intercity passenger train service for people traveling along I-80, I-680 and I-880 freeways and the third busiest Amtrak-operated intercity route in the nation. More... Two Royal Visits Launch a DebateTake out your top-hat and coattails. Put on your finest furs. The Queen is coming to town, actually two Queens. But you won’t need a royal invitation to see them. One of them is longer than two football fields put together; the other, almost twice that size. More... Long term homeport agreement reached with State agency overseeing Bay Area FerriesSan Francisco, CA — The Port of San Francisco announced on Dec. 13, that it has signed a five-year lease with the San Francisco Bay Water Transit Authority (WTA) for WTA’s headquarters and operations center. More... 
On Our Cover
Although ground has yet to be broken, the City of San Rafael is support a development plan to replace the Loch Lomond Marina with townhouse. More... 
Around the Bay January 2007
This 3-day birding festival in San Francisco Bay celebrates the return of over one million shorebirds and hundreds-of-thousands of ducks and geese, hawks and even monarch butterflies, which migrate through the area during the winter. Mare Island Naval Shipyard will host free events, including guided hikes, riverboat trips, birding outings and wetland walks. Call 707-649-WING (9464) or visit www.sfbayflywayfestival.com More... |
