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ArchivesJanuary 2012 Around the Bay in January 2012The Contemporary Jewish Museum is presenting the first major exhibition to examine Houdini’s life, legend and enduring cultural influence. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES January 2012Navigating your kayak across tranquil waters as the sunsets behind Mt Tam is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. More... 
San Francisco Bibliophile Delights
While eBooks remain the rage with many ferry commuters, this month’s column deals with three special downtown San Francisco resources for the readers and collectors of fine regional codices. More... No More Sweaters and SnuggiesGrowing up in the Bay Area, Jamie Cross knew that living in San Francisco meant wearing wool sweaters and several layers. So when he moved to San Francisco and purchased an 1886 Victorian, he knew he would have to make some upgrades to keep his home from feeling like a refrigerator. An obvious first step seemed to be to replace all the single pane windows. However, this expensive project did not seem to make any difference. More... 
President Obama Signs America’s Cup Act Into Law
The America’s Cup Act, signed into law by President Obama in December, enables the 34th America’s Cup to be hosted in the United States by authorizing certain eligible vessels to participate in the events. More... 
Final America’s Cup EIR Certified
In December, both the San Francisco Planning Commission and the San Francisco Port Commission voted unanimously to certify the final Environmental Impact Report on the 34th America’s Cup. More... 
S.F. Named World’s Greenest City for Construction
Make room on the mantle for another award, San Francisco. The World Green Building Council (WGBC) has named San Francisco the greenest of them all when it comes to promoting green building practices as a means of reducing carbon emissions. More... 
There’s an App for That
I remember an axiom from when I studied cultural anthropology in college: A society confronted with pressure to change will change just enough to remain the same. This seems to be true of traditions as well. More... 
Rebuilding California Fisheries—One iPad at a Time
My daughter and I love to go fishing—on my iPhone, that is. She’s two; I’m a bit older, but we’re both excellent iPhone anglers. More... 
Captain Tom Dougherty
A true man of the sea, Captain Tom Dougherty of Blue & Gold Fleet first started sailing with his father at just four years of age. The ocean has played a starring role in his life ever since. More... On a Mission Under Cover of a Rainy NightAs cold rain fell from the night sky, we slipped our kayaks into the dark waters off the East Bay shore. The Bay’s surface was calm. More... Dredging Alameda Point ChannelOn Sunday, November 11, Dutra Dredging wrapped up five weeks of maintenance dredging in the channel leading to the Alameda Point docks. More... 
Occupy Protest Has Negligible Impact on Port of Oakland
As expected, the Occupy movement’s plans to shut down West Coast ports last month proved to be largely symbolic, having a minimal impact on cargo operations. More... America’s Cup: Clear Skies or Clouds Ahead?As a once-avid Bay sailboat racer who followed San Francisco’s Golden Gate Challenge to Australia in 1986, I am excited about the America’s Cup sailing races coming to San Francisco Bay. More... 
Navigating Bay Area Traffic Just Got Easier
The award-winning 511 traveler information system is offering new functionality to the Bay Area traveling public through a significant update and overhaul of the 511 Traffic page. More... 
ON OUR COVER January 2012
The America’s Cup project agreement, details of which became public in December, provides for as much as $100 million to be invested into Port of San Francisco property, and includes significant upgrades to both facilities and infrastructure including Pier 54 in Mission Bay and the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal. More... |
