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ArchivesMarch 2006 Table Set for Wine.com in City of RichmondAs Bay Crossings was going to press, Wine.com and Orton Development were nearing finalization of an announcement: More... Winemakers of ChangeWhen our editor chose the theme of this month’s issue, she suggested as our topic the changes that have taken place in the winemaking industry, especially how some New World techniques and philosophies have influenced Old World traditions. More... Technology Service Options Changing for Small BusinessLarge companies have their own technology staffs, but what if you’re a small business under 100 employees with technology needs that can be just as critical to your business? Understanding your business information needs (and their criticality) is paramount to your technology strategy—a major factor when you make decisions like whether to hire your own IT staff, or outsource your technology support. More... 
Port Story
The Port of San Francisco’s headquarters is an old C&H sugar warehouse at the base of Washington Street, next door to the Ferry Building’s upscale markets. Inside, it’s as though the 1990s never ended. More... 
Richmond Welcomes Anchor Cove to the Waterfront
Richmond’s Marina Bay is rich with culture, history and endless opportunities to explore and have fun. Once the site where "Rosie the Riveter" built WWII liberty ships in the Kaiser Shipyards, Marina Bay is being transformed into one of the Bay Area’s most desirable places to live, play and work. Today, Richmond is home to more miles of the San Francisco Bay Trail than any other Bay Area city, as well as a picturesque 750 boat Marina and a shoreline esplanade perfect for early evening strolls. More... 
Antique Phoenix
Filled with friendly merchants and lively music, world-famous artists and palate-pleasing cuisine, Benicia, just 37 miles from downtown San Francisco, is one of the worst-kept secrets in the heart of the Bay Area. More... 
Mistral Rotisserie Provencale
Most people, when they think of French cooking think of rich sauces. Mistral Rotisserie Provencale is a company with food prepared in the classic style in the south of France. More... Fifteen Minutes of Stop and ShopOne of the best incentives for locals to stop and shop at the Ferry Building Marketplace is the 15-minute white zone in front of the building. Customers can run in for call-ahead, pre-orders or shop for last minute groceries, and not have to park in the lot and walk to the building. More... 
Ahoy, Tall Ships in Oakland!
Brig Lady Washington, a full-scale replica of the first American vessel to explore the Pacific Northwest coast, will be sailing into Oakland this month (Mar. 8-20) for the Tall Ships Tour. More... Surfing! Northern California’s Great Big Water SportIt’s cold, it’s foggy, there are sharks and the waves are unpredictable, but sunrise to sunset there are people out surfing along the Bay Area beaches. What is wrong with these people? More... 
Mavericks is ON!
Peter Mel of Santa Cruz spent much of January and February on-call. He could spend his time doing whatever he wanted, but he knew that at any moment his cell phone could ring, and when it did, he would drop everything and respond. More... March Waterfront Activities... More... News Around the BaySan Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC (SFWP) has announced that Aperture Group, LLC, a San Francisco-based investment firm, has signed a 10-year lease with SFWP’s historic rehabilitation development. More... 
From the Helm: White Holly’s Purpose
This is a true story about a Bay Area treasure ship. It’s a story good for the soul about the proud vessel White Holly, and how she came full circle, from Bay Area and back again, over the course of her distinguished, service-oriented career. More... 
One Million Miles of Fun
The Pacific Cup Yacht Club (PCYC) announced this year’s celebration of one million miles of fun racing to Hawaii. Race organizers will be providing a special set of awards to commemorate this milestone. More... 
Global Shipping Revolution in Cargo
April marks two important anniversaries for the Bay Area. San Francisco is pulling out all the stops for the first one, the centennial anniversary of the 1906 Earthquake. The second anniversary, however, while equally important in terms of the effect it had on both the region’s landscape and its economy, is unlikely to be met with the same level of fanfare. More... Bay Area Ferries Proposed For Disaster Recovery ServiceIn view of the Bay Area’s vulnerability to natural disasters such as earthquakes, as well as terrorist attacks, State Senator Don Perata of Oakland, and President pro Tempore of the California State Senate, is considering an additional role for the Bay Area’s regional ferry system — disaster recovery service. More... LETTERSKudos for your interview with State Senator Alan Lowenthal. It is about time that the word is spread about the working conditions of our Port truck drivers. More... 
Rebounding Economy Prompts Rise in Freeway Congestion
Brake lights could be proof that the Bay Area economy has begun to bounce back from the high-tech meltdown of recent years. Traffic congestion on Bay Area freeways increased last year for the first time since 2000, according to the latest congestion-monitoring data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Caltrans District 4. More... |
