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ArchivesMarch 2003 
The Urban Waterfront Lifestyle Issue
Urban waterfront living is the hip new California lifestyle, and nowhere is it coming on faster than at Oakland’s Jack London Square. First the Port of Oakland divested control of its holdings to professional real estate managers. Next up, the opening of a series of huge loft developments that will bring thousands of energetic new residents. We preview the largest such, The Sierra. More... 
I Lunch for a Living
In which we begin a new feature wherein we lunch with someone influential, or at least notorious, with something to say. To kick things off, we break bread with John M. Gioia, a member of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, representing District 1. Gioia’s district includes the Richmond waterfront, all 37 miles of it, the most of any jurisdiction in the Bay Area. More... 
Steam Holds on Against Diesel
The days of steam are long past…or are they? Our intrepid correspondent Guy Span, S.D., finds an example of a steam engine that still holds its own against diesel. More... 
Vive la France! Springtime in Paris
Vive les differences, indeed! As is well known, French-American relations are suffering of late. The French connection to San Francisco dates to the arrival of deported Parisian prostitutes at the time of the Gold Rush and as for the current contretemps, this, too, shall no doubt pass. For now, Bay Crossings is proud to join with Air France as a sponsor of Springtime in Paris. More... 
Bay CrossingsWorking Waterfront
The Port of San Francisco offers as wide an array of maritime uses as any port on the West Coast. There are seven ports in Northern California, and each port has an important role to play in the area’s maritime industry. Oakland is the largest container port in San Francisco Bay, Richmond handles huge volumes of liquid bulk crags, Benicia is a leading auto import center, Redwood City is a bulk import and export load center and the Ports of Sacramento and Stockton are vital to agricultural importers and exporters. More... Bay CrossingsJournal The Fingerlings of HopeThe sun is engulfed by the sweaty green water oaks. The motion is from west to east, east to west. Liquids mingle forthright, steady but not willful. Each carrying a unique destiny; one purifying and cleansing, washing along the riverbank, gathering then holding. And on great rain days, clenching. The other, like a sluice gate, mixes in and out, in and out. Adding the taste of salt, the fresh water sinks and saltwater rises. creating what is known as brackish water. More... Bay CrossingsPoetryFor a Moment, Terrorism More... 
Springtime in Paris Sweepstakes Offered to Bay Area Residents
Do you know what's been around the Bay Area longer than the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, and Coit Tower? The answer is world-famous Colombo and Parisian sourdough French breads, both baked fresh daily in San Francisco and Oakland since the mid-1800s. More... 
Ferry News
Vallejo’s Fourth Ferry Awaits Funding More... Bay CrossingsLibationsThe One-Man San Francisco Waterfront Winery More... Bay CrossingsBoating CalendarMaster Mariners Benevolent Association Calendar of Events More... Taste on the Bay on its WayApril 22, 2003 marks the debut of what is certain to become one of the most celebrated events in the Bay Area. Taste on the Bay promises to be an unforgettable wine, food and cruis e experience held aboard the ultimate venue…Signature Yacht Events 150-foot majestic flagship, the San Francisco Spirit. With its three decks and marble dance floors, this luxurious yacht will take the culinary celebration under the Bay Bridge, past Alcatraz and Angel Island, to the calm waters of Sausalito, under the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge, and then down the famous waterfront of San Francisco. More... 
Bay Area Sailors Win National Acclaim - John Kostecki and Liz Baylis Named Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
Two Californians, John Kostecki, age 38, of Fairfax, and Liz Baylis, age 39, of San Rafael, have been named Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, respectively, for 2002. A panel of sailing journalists selected the two accomplished sailors for this year's distinction from a shortlist of nine nominees for the Rolex Yachtsman and five nominees for the Rolex Yachtswoman. More... 
Bay CrossingsCuisine Buckeye Roadhouse
BBQ Prince Edward Island Mussels More... 
Port of Call: Riga, Latvia
Imagine you lived in a charming little seaside village at the mouth of a great river. Your waterfront lifestyle leaves little to be desired; you fish, paddle a nimble canoe, and enjoy sunsets on the beach with your lovers and neighbors alike. More... 
San Francisco’s Newest Two-Acre Park and Public Open Space on the Waterfront
City Welcomes New Sculpture "Cupid’s Span" More... New Hookup Links 511 Service With Hearing-, Speech-Impaired Travelers711 Relay Delivers On-demand Traffic, Transit, Carpool, Bike News More... 
WTA All Aboard for Martinez
Situated right on the Amtrak line, the waterfront town of Martinez is just 32 miles northeast of San Francisco and about 50 miles from Sacramento. Martinez covers 12.47 square miles, with a population of approximately 37,000. Step off the train in Martinez and walk into a world removed from the hustle and bustle of anywhere. More... MTC Updates Master Plan for Bay Area's Network of Carpool LanesTo help ensure that high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on Bay Area freeways and expressways achieve their dual goal of relieving congestion and reducing emissions, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has released its Draft 2002 High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Master Plan Update for public review and comment. The full Commission was scheduled to adopt the plan at its meeting on Wednesday, February 26. More... 
Tables by the Bay
Tony Cowan’s passion for woodworking inspired him to make his first table more than 35 years ago, while he was a philosophy student at Harvard. Through the years, the passion has only gotten more intense and now he will tell you that it has become an obsession. More... 
Flight of Fantasy
Is This a Camera Trick or San Francisco’s Newest Air/Water Toy? More... |
