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ArchivesOctober 2016 
Around the Bay in October 2016
Take in the views of the Oakland Estuary and relax with fabulous free music as the Soundwaves music series returns to Jack London Square on the Oakland waterfront. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES October 2016Climb aboard the classic schooner Seaward and see San Francisco from the water! More... 
Breuner Marsh Project
The Breuner Marsh Restoration and Public Access Project will restore wetlands and coastline prairie, protect the endangered California clapper rail (which has recently been seen nesting) and saltmarsh harvest mouse, as well as provide public access to the San Francisco Bay shoreline. More... Waterfront Philosophy and the Mystery of JazzWhen San Francisco had a thriving commercial seaport in the 1950's, the longshoreman philosopher Eric Hoffer made his literary debut with The True Believer. More... 
Parking Shortage Dogs Alameda Ferry Terminal
Ferry riders driving to Alameda's Main Street Ferry Terminal on the Oakland Estuary found an extra parking lot waiting for them in May. More... sm.jpg)
Vote for the Bay on November 8-Yes on State Prop 67
After more than 20 years as an environmental advocate, I shouldn't be surprised by industry shenanigans, but I still am. Case in point: On November 8, California voters will have the chance to vote on a ballot measure, Proposition 67, to ban single-use plastic bags. More... 
Swimming With Sharks, and Working to Save Them
As an open-water swimmer, I frequently encounter wildlife in the Bay and open ocean. My workouts normally take place in Aquatic Park with the San Francisco Swimming and Rowing Club, but my friends and I often take longer swims across the Bay and in the ocean. More... 
Proposed Vallejo Cement Facility Raises Environmental Questions
Vallejo residents, activists, business owners and city officials all agree the city's economy needs a shot in the arm. More... 
FLEET WEEK
Once again, San Francisco's annual Fleet Week celebration is upon us. Here's a little background to put the event into context. More... 
Jeff Troughton
If you're a daily ferry commuter from Vallejo, you will probably already recognize Jeff Troughton, one of the bartenders on the Vallejo ferry boats. More... 
WETA Breaks Ground on New Ferry Facility in Alameda
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) broke ground on its new Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility in September, naming it after well-known Alameda businessman, ferry advocate and Harbor Bay Isle developer Ron Cowan. More... New Publication to Cover West Coast Trade CommunityWest Coast ports-including several in the Bay Area-are a major economic asset, serving as the nation's premier trade gateway. More... 
ON OUR COVER October 2016
During a news conference held by the Solano County Sierra Club in front of Vallejo City Hall, Yana Zegri and granddaughter ZuZu Zegri join in a protest against the construction of a proposed "green" cement facility on the Vallejo waterfront and the establishment of an international deep-water shipping hub to receive the raw materials needed for the cement. More... |
