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ArchivesOctober 2009 
Around the bay in October
Alameda’s Pacific Pinball Museum and Novato’s Pinball Revival Company announce the Third Annual Pacific Pinball Exposition, to be held at the Marin County Civic Center Exhibition Hall in San Rafael on October 2-4. More... 
October is “SHARKtober” at Aquarium of the Bay
Providing a final and affirmative answer to the age-old question of whether there really are sharks in the San Francisco Bay, Aquarium of the Bay is proud to present SHARKtober, a month-long celebration of these enigmatic animals. More... Protecting Marine Life from the Delta to the Golden Gate and BeyondSan Francisco Bay is part of the largest estuary on the West Coast, a merging of freshwater flows from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the salty waters of the Pacific Ocean. More... 
Free Music Festival in Golden Gate Park to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Woodstock
West Fest, a free concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, will take place on October 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park. More... 
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EARTHQUAKES…
With the exception of earthquakes, only the wind makes waves. From the smallest ripples on a tiny pond to the great heaving swell of the deep ocean, all waves are generated by the wind. More... 
Bay Area Solar Energy Co-op Leads the Way
At a solar energy forum organized by Sustainable Fairfax in 2001, six homeowners hatched a plan to band together and use their collective buying power to realize their shared dream of going solar. More... 
Stimulus Money to Aid Refit of Golden Gate Transit’s Ferries
The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is currently on track to complete a $40 million refit of its seven-ferry fleet, and has also embarked on a program to upgrade its ferry terminals, starting with the facility in Sausalito. More... 
Acclaimed Documentary Series “Saving the Bay”
to Premiere on KQED
From the Gold Rush to the Golden Gate Bridge, and through World’s Fairs and World Wars, San Francisco Bay has been central to the identity of one of the world’s leading economic, academic, recreational and cultural regions. More... 
Unique Bay Bridge Project Photos on Display
Regular ferry commuters saw a number of new faces when the Bay Bridge was shut down for overdue retrofitting. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2009This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost $40. More... Interactive Trip Planner Gets Users to Bay Area Park Sites Via Public TransportationNow you can get out to your favorite trails and find new ones, all on public transit. More... Matson Navigation Honored With Quality AwardOakland-based Matson Navigation has been honored for the seventh consecutive year with Logistics Management magazine’s annual Quest for Quality award in the Ocean Carrier category. More... 
CRYSTAL CRUISES RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO
Crystal Cruises has announced its return to the Port of San Francisco in 2011, featuring nine 12-day voyages to Alaska and a 19-day Panama Canal cruise to New York. More... 
ON OUR COVER October 2009
The habitat of the San Francisco Bay was historically dominated by tidal salt marsh. Today, salt is still being harvested from giant evaporation ponds along the southeastern shores of the Bay. More... |
