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ArchivesNovember 2013 WATERFRONT ACTIVITIESFor some just the words "French Polynesia" conjure up images of romance and beauty. More... Where Did That Expression Come From?The excitement of the 34th America’s Cup completely overshadowed the fact that September 19 was Talk Like a Pirate Day. With all the drama and pageantry of the America’s Cup behind us, it’s time once again to have a little fun with the nautical origins of common English words and expressions. More... 
Wagner, Britten and Black Friday Racing
Tickets are still available for the S.F. Opera’s The Flying Dutchman, which is performed on November 3, 7, 12 and 15. This is a new production of Richard Wagner’s libretto and composition sung in German with English supertitles. More... Presidio to Benefit from $25 million GiftA gift of $25 million from the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy will lead the way for park enhancements at the very heart of the Presidio. More... “Good” Grade Proves Elusive for Area’s RoadsThe pavement on the Bay Area’s nearly 43,000 lane-miles of local streets and roads remains in "fair" condition, with the typical stretch of asphalt showing serious wear and likely to require rehabilitation soon. More... 
Winter Tips for Boat Storage
Are you putting your boat away for winter soon? The Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) reminds recreational boat owners to take special precautions with E-10 gas and to review their insurance policies before they put their boat to bed for a long winter’s nap. More... Making Progress Toward a Sewage-Free San Francisco BayWill millions of gallons of raw and undertreated sewage get spilled into San Francisco Bay this rainy season? Baykeeper will monitor reports of spills and get that information out to the public in our interactive online map at www.baykeeper.org. More... 
Bay Ship & Yacht Repurposes Top-Secret CIA Project to Go Green
Keen to make its Alameda-based operation more environmentally friendly, Bay Ship & Yacht Company has recycled and repurposed a submersible floating dry dock built by the Navy in the 1970s. More... 
Rob Bonta Channels Adlai Stevenson
California State Assemblyman Bonta arrived to talk ferries with Bay Crossings behind the wheel of his own car. A very used car. Bonta’s car key was broken in two and he wrangled the severed parts into the ignition to—somehow—get the car to start. Two well-worn child car seats in the back testified to Bonta the proud family man. More... 
Introducing the Alameda Ferry Forum
Bay Crossings this month debuts a recurring section focusing on important concerns regarding commuter ferry service for Alameda. More... 
Senior Deckhand Winter Ladue
If you live or work in Alameda, chances are you’ll recognize Winter Ladue, senior deckhand for Blue & Gold Fleet. Over the past seven years she’s worked all of Blue & Gold’s ferry runs, but her favorite is her hometown trek on the Alameda/Oakland ferry. More... 
Brown Signs Bill to Support Waterfront Arena
Port of Oakland Wants to Put Trucking Concerns to Rest
While some of the collateral damage done by BART union picketers at the Port of Oakland last month was not anticipated, port management is mindful of wildcat actions slowing commerce at its gateways. More... 
ON OUR COVER
Alameda’s Bay Ship & Yacht Company has recycled and repurposed a top-secret submersible floating dry dock built by the Navy in the 1970s. More... 
Around the Bay in November 2013
PIER 39 invites you to join some special friends from Disneyland at the annual PIER 39 Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 from noon to 6:30 p.m. Experience the magic, sing songs, give hugs to Disneyland friends and welcome the holiday season with two days of holly-jolly magic and merriment for the whole family. More... |
