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ArchivesApril 2006 Communications “To Go”Worldwide Internet cafes, the U.S. metro WIFI revolution and "disposable" phone numbers are facilitating low-cost mobile communications around the world, making it easier for travelers to stay in touch with home and work. More... 
Shooting Mare Island
Fetterly Gallery of the Vallejo Community Arts Foundation presents "Shooting the Island: Photographers View Mare Island." This exhibition features nearly 50 evocative and atmospheric color and black and white photographs from eight contemporary artists, all of whom have photographed Mare Island over the past three years. More... 
Richmond Rivets Unique Home Front History to Future Economic Prosperity
The Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park comprises numerous distinct sites throughout the city of Richmond. Altogether, they tell the story of a community’s war effort and production on a massive, unprecedented scale. More... 
Port Story
Part I of of Port Story detailed the romanticized vision and real-life condition of San Francisco’s waterfront blight. Part II shines a light on those rising to the challenge, those who are planning ways to preserve and build public spaces, without compromising integrity or stability. More... Grand Central SpacesImagine it: The Ferry Building as an amazing intermodal transit hub, with ferries pulling up to wide, mobile ramps that take disembarking passengers into a beautiful naturally lit concourse. A wide pedestrian bridge connects directly to Market Street, More... Cheers for BeerSome people are quite content to buy their necessities and luxuries, but there is another part of the population that enjoys the process of making things themselves. More... 
So, You Want to be a Brewer?
Prior to 1978 it was illegal to brew beer at home for personal consumption. We can thank California Senator Alan Cranston for introducing legislation to legalize homebrewing, and President Jimmy Carter for signing it into law. More... 
Riding the Sail
Is the winter season loosens its grip on the northern hemisphere, we wait in anticipation of the coming seasons. Clothes are bought and houses are cleaned, as the gloom of winter is replaced by wild, warming, ever-changing spring. Daydreams take flight. Our bodies become restless in their quest for activity, and we find ourselves exploring new venues of adventure. More... North Coast Wave RiderIf you haven’t noticed, the last couple months it’s been raining cats, dogs and even a few snowmen in the usually fair city of San Francisco. More... 
Bay Area Sailing Season Begins on the “Potomac”
Presidential yacht, Potomac, Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s famed "Floating White House" will participate in Opening Day on the Bay on Sun., April 30. More... 
Boating for Bragging Rights
Aspot of bad luck kept Johnny Owens from participating in last year’s Opening Day on the Bay, a judged parade of theme-decorated boats that helps kicks off the official boating season here in the Bay Area every April. More... View from the Helm: A taste of the boating life at Boat Fest ’06The boat business is really all about people. That’s our philosophy. More... 
Two Fireboats Save the Waterfront
San Francisco is a city surrounded on three sides by water and on two sides by major earthquake faults. The City has two fireboats, the Phoenix and the Guardian. More... Subject: Why WTA Will Undermine New Ferry Service To The NorthAh yes, so a Marin Supervisor, like all the rest from Marin, takes money from anti-transit interests, and then gets appointed to help promote mass transit? More... Subject: port of SF - parking metersHere’s some interesting tidbit about Parking Meters under the jurisdiction of the Port More... 
Ferries to the Rescue
The Great Earthquake of April 18, 1906, and the fire that convulsed the San Francisco afterward for four long days, created one of the largest civilian evacuations by water in history. More... 
Mark your calendar!
is the San Francisco Bay Area’s 12th annual Bike to Work Day—a celebration of bicycling as a healthy, fun and viable form of transportation. More... 
Klaus Lange’s Distinct Palette
Klaus Lange was having lunch recently at Z Café, on Auto Row in Oakland. Lange, who is a merchant seaman, a chef, and a photographer, has an exhibit of his photographs in the café through April. More... April Waterfront ActivitiesApr 2 10AM - 12PM – Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Sloat Blvd, www.sfsurfrider.org More... |
