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ArchivesOctober 2008 
Around the Bay in October 2008
Support the Richmond Rotary Peace Project and tour both the Historic Winehaven Building and the Wine Master’s Winehaven Cottage in Point Molate, Richmond. More... 
Richmond’s Marina Bay Scene Features World Class Cuisine
Liane Ingham, the owner and operator of A Private Affaire Catering and the Artisan Kitchen—both located in Richmond’s Marina Bay neighborhood—has a passion for excellence and an eye for detail. More... Halloween Creatures Will Invade Webster Street in AlamedaPint-sized ghosts, goblins and other assorted small creatures will invade Webster Street in Alameda Friday afternoon Oct. 31, for the annual "Halloween on Webster Street" festivities. More... 
Low Supply Sends Hop Prices Soaring
Gas prices have almost doubled in the past few years, and the effects have been far-reaching, especially on those who have long commutes and those who drive for a living. More... 
LIGHTS IN THE DARK
As winter arrives and the hours of daylight decrease, I sometimes find myself sailing on into the dark. More... 
Big Boats Race Through the Bay
On September 13th, Bay Crossings Publisher Joel Williams was attending the 5th annual Brews on the Bay beer festival on the Jeremiah O’Brien, during which the Rolex Big Boat Series races were being held on the Bay. More... 
Strange Bedfellows Oppose “Green” Proposition 7
Proposition 7, a voter initiative co-sponsored by former San Francisco Supervisor Jim Gonzalez, promises to accelerate clean energy development in California by increasing the amount of electricity that utility companies are required to purchase from renewable sources. More... 
Napa Valley High
It’s harvest time in Napa. Celebrate the region’s wild side with three big-view hikes and two under-the-radar wineries. Hike, sniff, swirl, and sip. Repeat as needed. More... 
Greening Angel Island State Park
Angel Island State Park, as part of the California State Park system, is charged with carrying out the organization’s mission statement to "provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state’s extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation." More... Port of San Francisco Welcomes First Mega-Cruise Ship to Newly Expanded Drydock at Pier 70The 952-foot cruise ship Star Princess arrived at the newly expanded Pier 70 drydock on September 26th, beginning the Port of San Francisco’s new chapter in its rich maritime history. More... Recent Legal Action Shows L.A. Port Program Model is the Way to Clean Air in OaklandTwo key developments in the past month at the Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports are likely to play a big factor in the "Clean Truck" business model proposed in the Bay Area. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2008Climb on board a beautiful sailboat and participate in a regatta to raise funds for The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. More... Biodiesel Facility Proposed for Pier 92San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposed agreement between the Port of San Francisco and Darling International to build a biodiesel production facility near Pier 92 in the port’s Southern Waterfront. More... The Increasing Threats to Bay BirdsExperiencing the San Francisco Bay’s amazing array of wildlife is one of the many pleasures of living in the Bay Area. Countless creatures call the Bay home, and millions of birds stop over during their annual migration. More... 
ON OUR COVER OCTOBER 2008
While on the Jeremiah O’Brien at the 5th annual Brews on the Bay festival, Publisher Joel Williams had a unique vantage point for the Rolex Big Boat Series. Check out Page 14 for more of the amazing views. More... |
