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ArchivesJanuary 2008 
Around the bay in January 2008
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Oakland marks Dr. King’s 79th Birthday. The event will feature a keynote address by U.S. Rep. More... JACK LONDON SQUAREThe Ellington – Jack London Square’s Celebrated Condominium Tower Now Open More... Sailing the Bay in JanuaryWhen was the last time you sailed in January? Most people never do. And it’s too bad, because winter is a great time of year on the Bay. I remember one day in particular: A friend and I sailed from Berkeley over to Tiburon, docked at Sam’s Anchor Cafe, had a great lunch, then enjoyed a pleasant reach back home. We had the Bay to ourselves all day. It rained most of the way over and back, of course. But that wasn’t an issue; it was just part of the experience. More... Absinthe Madness Strikes in Bay AreaAbsinthe has been around for centuries and was the drink of choice among artists and authors like Picasso, van Gogh and Hemingway. Artistic minded people often claimed that consuming absinthe gave them inspiration and opened their minds to new thoughts. More... 
On the Water and in the Courtroom, Baykeeper Patrols S.F. Bay Pollution
The San Francisco Bay is part of the largest estuary on the entire Pacific Coast of the Americas. One of the most biologically productive water bodies in the world, the Bay supports commercial and recreational fisheries, including Chinook salmon, Pacific herring, Bay mussel, and Dungeness crab. More... 
What Goes Up Must Go Green:
S.F. Takes the LEED in Environmentally Friendly Buildings
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a proposed amendment adding strict green building requirements to the City’s existing building codes was barely audible above the din of construction equipment at a December 12 press conference held at 555 Mission Street, the site of a new office tower showcasing new standards in environmentally responsible design and construction. More...
What Goes Up Must Go Green:
S.F. Takes the LEED in Environmentally Friendly Buildings
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a proposed amendment adding strict green building requirements to the City’s existing building codes was barely audible above the din of construction equipment at a December 12 press conference held at 555 Mission Street, the site of a new office tower showcasing new standards in environmentally responsible design and construction. More... 
Half-Tank Getaways
You’ve heard of one-tank wonders? We’re upping the ante with overnight excursions that are less than 130 miles round-trip from San Francisco. These three escapes were made for relaxing winter weekends. So pick a trip, set a date, and hit the road. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2008Every 10AM - 4PM - Basic Keelboat 1, Spinnaker Sailing, San Francisco, 415-543-7333, www.spinnaker-sailing.com. Sat/Sun Come and experience the thrill of sailing on the San Francisco Bay with this introductory 12 hour, 2-day course that will familiarize you with all of the fundamental aspects of sailing on the bay. Call for Pricing. More... Oakland Nonprofit Serves Urgent Needs of Ship WorkersThen the Cosco Busan struck the Bay Bridge last November, scores of community and environmental groups rushed to respond to the emergency. More... 
Ed Roberts Campus Closing Funding Gap
East Bay elected officials, transportation agencies and organizations serving people with disabilities have joined together in a coalition to close a $10 million gap in funding for the Ed Roberts Campus (ERC), enabling construction to start in early 2008. More... 
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