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November 2016

Around the Bay in November 2016

Richard LeMieux, author of Breakfast at Sally's: One Homeless Man's Inspirational Journey, will be speaking at Touro University California on Thursday, November 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m. More...

"THERE ARE MORE THINGS..."

I have seen many strange and wonderful things while sailing, and have often been reminded of these words Shakespeare wrote for Hamlet: More...

WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES

Why settle for just an OUPV license when our USCG approved Captain's course meets the requirement for not only the OUPV/6-PACK License; More...

Classically Youthful Concerts on Tap

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO) and Wattis Foundation Music Director Christian Reif open their first season together on Sunday, November 13 at 2 p.m. More...

WETA CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN VALLEJO

In late October, the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new North Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility. More...

Crafty Crustaceans

If you've ever been diving or visited an aquarium and seen something resembling a walking plant, look closer-there just might be a crab under there. More...

S.F. Leads the Way With Styrofoam Ban

San Francisco's Polystyrene Foam Ban Waste Reduction Law goes into effect January 1, prohibiting the sale and distribution of polystyrene foam-commonly known as Styrofoam-products. More...

Vallejo Waterfront Project Dominates Local Elections

The reaction to last month's story about the proposed cement plant and deep water shipping terminal (Orcem/VMT) on Vallejo's waterfront was swift and unprecedented. More...

Protecting the Bay From Oil Train Accidents

More long freight trains of tank cars full of crude oil, chugging along San Francisco Bay's shore and rumbling through our communities. More...

Collette Martinez

There was a new voice at the Sausalito ferry terminal this summer: Casual Operations Supervisor Collette Martinez was working the crowds, making sure the ferry passengers know what to do. More...

Truck Diesel Emissions at Port of Oakland Take Nosedive

Last month, the Port of Oakland reported that diesel emissions from trucks serving the Port of Oakland declined 98 percent between 2005 and 2015. More...

Forbes Named Executive Director of Port of San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee appointed Elaine Forbes as the executive director of the Port of San Francisco last month. More...

ON OUR COVER November 2016

Last month, the Port of Oakland reported that diesel emissions from trucks serving the Port of Oakland declined 98 percent between 2005 and 2015. More...

Good News and Possible Bad News for the Bay

Recent elections brought good news for San Francisco Bay-and some uncertainties. More...