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ArchivesJanuary 2011 Around the bay in January 2011The 10th annual Dine About Town San Francisco returns from January 15 to 31. More... Three of Top Ten California Polluters Are in Bay AreaThe good news is that toxics managed, treated or released into the environment from facilities operating in California decreased 14 percent in 2009 when compared to 2008, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. More... 
Transbay Terminal Building Meets First Wrecking Ball
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority’s (TJPA) demolition contractor Evans Brothers, Inc. dropped the historic first wrecking ball on the front facade of the old Transbay Terminal building, marking the project’s progress as it works towards removing the old bus terminal and ramps to make way for the new, multi-modal Transbay Transit Center. More... 
Delta Gets Stimulus Funds
for Environmental Cleanup
President Obama’s stimulus plan has trickled upriver to West Sacramento and made a huge splash in favor of green technology. More... 
Marin Celebrates Opening of Cal Park Tunnel
December 10 marked a historic day in Marin County as the Cal Park Tunnel was officially opened to a cheering crowd of several hundred cyclists and walkers. More... 
State Initiative Replaces Local Vehicle Buy-Back Program
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is suspending its Vehicle Buy Back Program as of December 31. More... 
Lessons Learned
When Sausalito-based art dealer Richard Polsky released his memoir, I Sold Andy Warhol (Too Soon), last year, he was telling readers the market was close to hitting bottom and would begin its inexorable climb upward as the economy brightened. More... 
FOUR MILLION POUNDS OF STEEL
HOISTED IN PRE-HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION
The holidays came early for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge when the third tier of tower sections for the self-anchored suspension span (SAS) were placed during a round-the-clock operation mid-month. More... 
Newly Green Mint Plaza Takes EPA Award
Last month, San Francisco’s new-and-improved Mint Plaza was one of five projects selected to receive a 2010 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. More... 
Moon Jellies: More Graceful than a Night at the Ballet
Brainless, boneless and 95 percent liquid—no, this is not just the feeling that you may experience the morning after you ring in the New Year. More... 
Cold and Flu Season Also Impacts Bay Ecosystems
As cold and flu season approaches, we’re apt to have a bigger impact on the Bay than usual. More... 
Shades of Gray
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, winter has arrived. Rain is falling in the Bay Area and the snow pack is building in the High Sierra. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2011This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. More... California Exporters Have Reason to CelebrateEven though California’s economic recovery remains a work in progress, Golden State exporters turned in their best performance ever for the month of October. And Bay Area shipping played a major role in this story. More... 
MEET MR. PROPELLER
Bay Propeller is the largest and the most complete propeller shop between southern California and the Columbia River. More... 
ON OUR COVER JANUARY 2011
Th holidays came early for the Bay Bridge as the third tier of tower sections for the self-anchored suspension span (SAS) were placed during a round-the-clock operation mid-month. Crews started the operation on December 15, a day earlier than planned in a race against a series of forecast rainstorms, and completed the four million pound lift in just over 106 hours, beating their best schedule predictions. Frequent Bay Crossings contributor Barrie Rokeach captured this image of the future icon under construction. © Barrie Rokeach 2010. More... |
