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ArchivesFebruary 2005 
Bay Bridge Follies
Who’s supposedly in charge of making sure the Main Street of the Bay Area doesn’t drop into the soup? That would be Sunne Wright McPeak, director of California’s largest government agency, Business, Transportation and Housing. McPeak’s resume is less-than-stentorian: washout Contra Costa burgomaster and most recently head of the policy-for-hire “think tank” Bay Area Council. Cynics suggest that Ms. McPeak’s appointment had more to do with putting talk of the Governor’s fanny-pinching on movie sets to rest than merit and predictably enough, Ms. McPeak has made a thorough bumble of the Bay Bridge problem. More... 
Richmond Comes On
Richmond has traditionally been a water-oriented, railroad community with a big oil refinery. Is it the next “hot spot” for waterside development, including casinos and even ferries? More... 
Frequent Ferry Rider Awards
your friends because your commute is not only traffic and hassle-free, but you can eat, drink, read the newspaper or a book, make friends, or just space out watching the beauty of the Bay pass by. As if that weren’t enough, the San Francisco Bay Area Water Transit Authority is working with Ferry Building Marketplace vendors to start a rewards program for regular ferry riders. More... 
Flyway Festival
A celebration of winged migration, the 9th annual Flyway Festival is a bird lover’s Shangri-La. Mare Island in Vallejo hosts the Festival. Highlights include the Family Wildlife Exploration, Birding Expo and over 30guided walks. More... 
Breakfast by the Bay
Ferry Building’s Breakfast Opportunities
Join Paul Redman as he eats his way thru the breakfast menus of the restaurateurs of the Ferry Building. For five days running our critic super sized his gourmet intake resulting in an outpouring of a vigorous rant. More...
Dispatch from Dogpatch
Zannah Noe’s column on the redevelopment of the Third St. corridor. Covering the people and business’s in South Beach, Mission Bay, Dogpatch, Islais Creek and out to the shipyard in Hunter’s Point. More... Letter tothe EditorSince you’re apparently reluctant to check a few facts, let the facts come to you: More... New Ship Sails to Sausalito–Opportunities for All!Have you ever sat on the edge of the Bay, watching the ships going by, and dreamed of working on one? Well, here’s the answer to your dream. More... Mare Island Welcome Center is Now Open in Historic MansionThe Mare Island Welcome Center recently opened for information and preview home sales. Homes in two new neighborhoods by Lennar Communities are now selling, and two other neighborhoods will be available later this year. Interested home buyers are invited to visit from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily at Quarters O, located at 500 Walnut Avenue in Mare Island’s historic district. More... Dispatch from the DogpatchLandscape artist, merchant, and cultural anthropologist/philosopher Topher Delaney More... 
Crab Fest Fever
From the start of the ’04/’05 crab season,the catch has been excellent. During the months of February and March, Crab Fests are being hosted all around the San Francisco Bay Area. The biggest Crab Fest is being held at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, and everyone is invited. More... 
Bay CrossingsCuisine
Afterguard’s Broiled Salmon Afloat
Cooking at sea is a special challenge. First, a provisional plan has to be made that will not activate any allergies, yet be appetizing to the crew. More... 
Bay Crossings Gardens
Aloe -A Valentine Beauty More... “Food from the Heart” at the Ferry Building MarketplaceCelebrate Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 11th–Sunday, February 13th More... 
Giant Storms in LA Affect Bay Area
Guy Span Nearly two weeks of rain in the Los Angeles basin preceded the killer storm of January 12th that caused severe flooding, high tides, and mudslides. The already service-clogged Union Pacific Railroad lost one third of its capacity as the storm washed away roadbeds, bridges, and dumped mud and debris over the tracks. Severed was the Coast Line between LA and Emeryville, the San Joaquin Route, and the mainline to Las Vegas. More... 
WTA Pages…Ferry Rewards
Three Ferry Building Tenants Offer Special Discounts to the Ferry Commuter * More... Minds Meet at Underwater Forum on California’s Ocean FutureOn January 13th, a forum was held at the Herbst Theater on the state of our oceans. Co-sponsored by the National Marine Sanctuaries and the Commonwealth Club of California, the evening was moderated by Michael Krasny of KQED. Five panelists delivered passionate speeches on the depletion of our fisheries, erosion of our coasts, and the polluting of underwater sanctuaries. More... Bay Crossings Peninsula SectionBay Ghost Phenomenon By Sam Tolmasoff Several otherwise reasonable and intelligent friends have been singing the praises of a new movie called “White Noise.” I found myself paying attention because one of these friends is a confirmed skeptic and a champion of the raised eyebrow. More... 
Bay Crossings Calendar
Steamed for Romance Around the Bay More... New Horizons at Webster Street’s Arts & Crafts CampusIf one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to learn something new this year, the businesses on Webster Street are eager to help. On Thursday, February 17, the first monthly Third Thursday Arts & Crafts Campus on Webster Street offers classes, demonstrations, and other learning opportunities. More... Love, Lust, and Heartbreak,Photographic artist Gabrielle Gianella and her muse, Fernando, will be featured among the contestant winners displayed celebrating the Valentine’s Day theme, Love, Lust, and Heartbreak. The main artist reception was held along with the monthly First Friday Open Arts showing at the Gallery Behind the Blue Door from 6pm to 9pm. The events were the brainchild of the gallery owner, jewelry artist Nan Gray. More... LibationsWinter Wine Tasting Wonders in Our Backyard More... |
