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ArchivesDecember 2007 
Around the bay in DECEMBER 2007
Have you ever noticed the lights that shine from the top of Angel Island each December? Angel Island Association calls them "Angel Lights" and encourages "adoptions" of the lights by the public to help fund its work on Angel Island State Park. "Adoptions" are gifts not only to the Association but to friends and loved ones. More... 
Unique Holiday Gifts from Richmond’s Shores
It’s that time of year again, when the malls become parking lots and the major department stores require hand-to-hand combat skills to get the latest and greatest popular gift that everyone just has to have. However, some of the most unique and thoughtful gifts are found in out-of-the-way places. More... 
Annual Yacht Parade Lights Up Oakland/Alameda Waterfront
The 31st Annual Lighted Yacht Parade will take place Saturday, December 1st along the waterfront of the Oakland/Alameda Estuary. The parade is hosted and organized by the Encinal Yacht Club, the Oakland Yacht Club and the Marina Village Yacht Harbor and will begin just after sunset, around 5:30 p.m. More... Reality and PerceptionThe collision of the Cosco Busan along a pier of the Bay Bridge, and the subsequent spilling of 58,000 gallons of oil in the Bay, will cause controversy for some time. Among the questions is whether and to what extent the pilot, Captain John Cota, who has 25 years of experience in the Bay, made some error in judgment. More... 
Magnolia Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
On Monday, November 5, Magnolia Pub & Brewery officially celebrated its birthday at the coolest music venue in San Francisco, the legendary Great American Music Hall, with the Everyone Orchestra (EO). More... Yet another reason to love the holiday season is the annual emergence of the seasonal holiday specialty beers offered at most local breweries. Here’s a list of a few of the holiday beers available thiAnchor Brewing Company – 1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco (415) 863-8350 The 2007 Christmas Ale marks the 33rd annual release of this spiced holiday ale. Dark, rich and full of flavor, each year’s top-secret recipe is slightly different. More... Moylan’s Serves Up Classy BrewWhen Brenden Moylan opened Marin Brewing Company in the Larkspur Landing Shopping Center back in 1989, there were only around 100 brewpubs across the country. Six years later, as both his business and the industry grew dramatically, he wanted to open another one. More... 
Effects of Oil Disaster Will Be Felt for Years
In the early morning heavy fog of November 7, a 902-foot cargo ship collided with the wooden fender of the delta tower base of the Bay Bridge, spilling 58,000 gallons of bunker fuel into the San Francisco Bay. More... 
Community Bank Reinvents Itself
Just a few years ago, Community Bank of the Bay was staring bankruptcy in the face. But, thanks to a new president who was able to convince the bank’s board of the many benefits to be reaped by approaching banking from a philanthropic angle, the downtown Oakland lender has regained solid financial footing and implemented unique programs intended to effect positive change both locally and globally. More... Marin Solar Coalition Selects Recommended SupplierGoSolarMarin announced that its recommended supplier, SPG Solar of Novato, had agreed to provide its discounted pricing throughout Marin County to all homeowners, small businesses and non-profit organizations. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES December 2007Every Sat/Sun 10AM - 4PM - Basic Keelboat 1, Spinnaker Sailing, San Francisco, 415-543-7333, www.spinnaker-sailing.com Come and experience the thrill of sailing on the San Francisco Bay with this introductory 12 hour, 2-day course that will familiarize you with all of the fundamental aspects of sailing on the bay. Call for Pricing. More... 
How Much Is That Doggie In the Window?
The San Francisco SPCA is excited to be partnering once again with Macy’s on the presentation of the 21st Annual Holiday Windows Adoption Outreach event. From now through January 1, adorable cats and dogs, kittens and puppies seeking loving homes take up residence in their very own magical pet place in the windows of Macy’s Union Square store at Stockton and O’Farrell Streets. The SF/SPCA and Macy’s kicked off the 2007 holiday season on Friday, November 16 with a red curtain unveiling of the windows by former San Francisco 49er quarterback Steve Young. More... 
The Bay Oil Spill: From the
People Who Brought Us Hurricane Katrina
I contacted several of the watersport companies that I work with every month to compile our Waterfront Adventures section, and I asked them how the recent oil spill affected their businesses. More... 
Environment Ranks High in Transportation Poll
Bay Area residents express high levels of concern about air quality and global warming impacts, and they show a willingness to accept denser development in their neighborhoods for the sake of open space and clean air in the region. More... 
ON OUR COVER December 2007
This picture of an oiled bird on the beach at the mouth of Strawberry Creek in Berkeley was taken by Susan Schwartz of Friends of Five Creeks. More... |
