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January 2016

Around the Bay in January 2016

The 3rd annual Progressive Insurance San Francisco Boat Show, Northern California's premier boating lifestyle event and expo, will take place over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, January 15 to 18, at McCovey Cove & Pier 48 adjacent to AT&T Park. More...

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES January 2016

Take your advanced sailing skills to a new and exciting level in OCSC's J/105 Race Weekend! More...

A Greek Sojourn Part 1

Last September, I spent two weeks sailing in Greece with Tom, a fellow sailing instructor. The sailing school we both work for, OCSC Sailing in the Berkeley Marina, organizes at least two sailing vacations each year for its members and guests. More...

Pugilism Goes to the Opera

Opera buffs and jazz aficionados alike will be drawn to a "hybrid" event next month that should also attract a fair share of prize fighting fans. More...

Bay Area Startup Finds Water All Around Us

What is standing in the way of SunToWater's ability to put its already-proven technology to use in homes and businesses is the capital needed to manufacture enough units to meet the expected demand-a few million dollars, to be exact. More...

The Bay Lights Return

The Bay Lights, the Bay Bridge light sculpture that dazzled residents and visitors of the Bay Area for two years after its unveiling in March 2013, will make its triumphant return at the end of January. More...

I-80 Morning Commute Retakes Top Spot in Traffic Congestion Survey

Last month, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) unveiled its annual rankings of the Bay Area's most congested freeway segments. More...

Celebrate Sea Lions

They're loud, they're rowdy and they're smelly. More...

The Biggest Threats to San Francisco Bay in 2016

What's ahead for San Francisco Bay in 2016? Here are the top pollution threats Baykeeper foresees in the year to come, plus ways we're fighting to stop these threats. More...

Deckhand William Golson

This January begins yet another year in the maritime career of William Golson, who works as a deckhand for Golden Gate Fleet. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as a sergeant in 1996 after six years of military service, and moved from Texas to the Bay Area. More...

Ultra Security and Mega Vessels on the Bay

With the Super Bowl coming to the Bay Area next month, many ferry riders may be concerned about disruptions in their commute. Security is bound to be top of mind that weekend, and you can expect a heightened level of vigilance on the waterfront. More...

ON OUR COVER January 2016

Designed by visual artist Leo Villareal, The Bay Lights became a beloved global icon during its initial two-year installation. More...