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ArchivesFebruary 2006 
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
I love the story you have about the Madonna Del Lume on your website www.baycrossings.com More... 
BC INTERVIEW
The views of Senator Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach, Senate District 27) ought to be of interest to Bay Crossings’ readers, as he recently became chair of the Senate Transportation and Housing Committee. He also serves as chair of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee on California Ports and Goods Movement, and is a member of the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. We spoke by phone with the Senator. More... 
Beltline Brawl
Who would believe that the City of Alameda and the two largest railroads in the West would both make misleading statements in legal filings to the Federal Surface Transportation Board? The story is convoluted, but it boils down to an $18 million property in the middle of Alameda that used to be the Alameda Beltline Railroad Yard. Interestingly enough, virtually all of the tracks accessing this yard have been illegally removed. More... View from the Helm: Between the SeasonsThe rain stops and the winds subside. Deep blue fills the sky and we search for our misplaced sunglasses so that we can look upon the brightness of the mirror-like Bay. More... 
Above and Beneath the Veneer of Rugged Coast
Divers submerged, while those above board watched for whales More... 
Les Wilkerson,
Advanced Diver
The son of a charter fishing boat captain, Les Wilkerson grew up on and near the water in Boca Grande, FL. He started diving in 1969 after an illicit foray into a swimming pool with gear "borrowed" from a friend’s father. Entranced by the experience, he talked his parents into allowing him to take a course and become a certified SCUBA diver. After serving in both the Army and Marine Corps., which gave him the opportunity to dive in exotic locations around the world, he settled in Contra Costa County and began operating a freelance open-water and technical dive training company out of his home. More... Whale Migration Along the California CoastWhale Watching involves a lot of watching. Some days you see them, others, you don’t. Right now, you may see two species of whales in the Pacific or in the Bay, as they continue their migration along the California coast. More... AROUND THE BAYOne of the world’s leaders in recycling automobile steel and iron components, Sims Group America, just completed its 30th anniversary at the Port of Redwood City, where it recycles more than 200,000 vehicles per year. The Port Commission is considering approving Sims’ option to continue operations through Sept. 2015, on the condition of completing of a modernization program, which they have done, which was verified by the Port. More... 
21st Century Treasure Island
In the Military Base Conversion & Realignment Program of 1993, the US Congress and the President slated Naval Station Treasure Island, along with numerous other military bases throughout the country and the Bay Area, for closure. Early on, the US Dept. of Defense designated The City and County of San Francisco as the "Local Base Reuse Authority", responsible for the conversion of the base to civilian use. The Navy Base property involves not only the 403-acre man-made Treasure Island (TI) with approximately 2.5 million square feet of non-residential buildings and 1,000 family housing units, but also the 32.5-acre northern half of Yerba Buena Island (YBI) and its historic structures. More... 
Welcome to the Richmond Shoreline
Richmond is revitalizing its scenic waterfront by stimulating private investment in waterfront neighborhoods. Richmond has more shoreline than any other city on the San Francisco Bay. A total of 32 miles of waterfront offers breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Mt. Tamalpais and Marin County. More... 
JACK LONDON SQUARE
Jack London Square, set along a natural estuary on the site where the city of Oakland first began in 1852, is poised to become the next "hot spot" for urban waterfront living. More... 
Medicinal, Exotic, Organic Mushrooms
I think there’s a mushroom for everyone," Ian Garrone says. That might seem a presumptuous statement, especially if one’s definition of mushroom is derived from what is commonly found at most commercial grocery stores. But hold on, because after seeing and tasting the mushrooms that the Garrones cultivate and sell at Far West Fungi, those impressions are likely to change. More... 
Sunshine After the Flood
It would take more than a little water and mud to keep Napans down. Within days after the New Year’s Eve flood, Napa Valley was returning to normal. Thanks to the partway completed Flood Control Project, damages were primarily limited to a need for carpets and furniture in the affected areas. More... 
Eliminating the Middleman
Food food starts with good ingredients. When you consume food that is organic, the hands that bag your produce are often the same that picked the fruit, tilled the soil and sowed the seeds that grew to fill your plate, your senses and your belly. More... Restaurants Using Organic IngredientsSome are raw food-vegan, some are vegetarian and some decant organic wine More... New World of Organic Vines… Slowly ClimbingAll of us on this planet are becoming increasingly aware of our fragile environment, what is happening to eco-systems and what is happening to our health. There are grass roots organizations, and even government agencies, devoted to educating us about conservation resources and promoting better environmental practices for large corporations. A lecture we attended last year, under the auspices of the Conservatory of Flowers, pointed out how important it is for every person to conserve, reuse and recycle materials. Our daily choices matter in determining the state of our lives, and we want them to be the best. More... 
BOOK REVIEW
With those New Year’s resolutions behind us, might it now make sense to just give in and admit that we’re weak, troubled, and savagely fond of the occasional wee tipple? More... Still lots of static around the cellular radiation debateOver 200 million Americans rely on cell phones for personal and business use. Growing numbers of households are dropping wire-line communications altogether, opting for 100 percent wireless lifestyles. Economical and convenience benefits are well understood, but what about the cell phone-brain cancer link debate we’ve been hearing about for 10 years? More... |
