ArchivesOctober 2017 Around the Bay in October 2017Head over to the Castro District on Sunday, October 1 to celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Castro Street Fair. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES October 2017October 1st marks the culmination of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love. More... A Perfect LandfallMaking landfall is always one of the most anticipated parts of any passage. More... Dressing the PartMany Bay Area ferry riders celebrate Halloween every October with great spirit, fanfare and wild costumes. More... Traffic Busting Bill Passes Legislative HurdleA Bold plan to bust Bay Area traffic that has been in development for more than a year appears headed to the ballot in June or November 2018. Last month, the State Legislature approved SB 595 by Sen. More... Four Bay Area Firms Benefit from EPA Grant ProgramThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awarded a combined total of nearly $500,000 last month to four Bay Area companies that are developing technologies to address environmental issues. More... Hundreds of Volunteers Clean Up the Bay's ShoresMore than 400 volunteers turned out on September 16 to help collect litter at two Port of Oakland properties. More... Balclutha's Bay Area Ties Run DeepEarlier this summer, the Balclutha made a familiar journey from her home at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park to Alameda's Bay Ship & Yacht, right next to the Alameda Main Street Terminal, for regular servicing and a few repairs. More... Fleet Week Returns With More Sensational EventsThis year marks the 36th anniversary of San Francisco Fleet Week and, from October 3 to 9, the Bay Area will open its arms and piers to the largest and most significant event of its kind in the nation. More... More Oil Tankers on the Bay are a Bad IdeaThe oil company Phillips 66 wants to increase the number of tanker ships carrying crude oil across San Francisco Bay to its refinery-rom 59 to 135 tankers per year. More... Leslie PropheterFor the past 10 years at least, if you've been an avid ferry rider, you may have gotten to know Leslie Propheter. More... Port of San Francisco Brings New Talent to Cargo ManagementThe Port of San Francisco is unique in its ability to handle many types of cargo in an efficient and cost-effective way. More... ON OUR COVER October 2017Earlier this summer, the Balclutha made a familiar journey from her home at the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park to Alameda's Bay Ship & Yacht, right next to the Alameda Main Street Terminal, for regular servicing and a few repairs. More... |