ArchivesMay 2007 Around the BayIn May More... With Bay Bridge Closed, Focus on Ferries & Bart for Labor Day Travel PlansWhether you’re an East Bay bride planning an early September wedding in San Francisco, a Peninsula football fan awaiting the Tennessee Vols’ appearance at UC Berkeley, or anyone else looking to travel across the bay this Labor Day weekend, here’s some simple advice: take BART — or ride a ferry. More... Milk, Eggs, Bananas, FasTrak!Retail Sales of FasTrak® Toll Tags on the Rise More... SAILING ADVENTURESHeaving-to More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES7-May More... Case Anticipates His Next Missionwhile living, Working on a Spy-Boat More... BREW REVIEWRussian River Brewing Company, aka Funkytown More... GREEN PAGESThaddeus’ Ruminations: Feeding the Organic Plant More... GREEN PAGESNew State-of-the-Art Recycling Facility Ups the Ante on Efficiency More... Green PointsThe University of California 10-campus system has passed a new far-reaching "Environmental Sustainability Policy" that includes provisions on energy, global warming, waste, and eco-friendly purchasing. More... Clean Air Grant Funds Shorepower Plug-in for Cruise Ships at Pier 35 in San FranciscoSan Francisco — The $1.9 million clean-air grant awarded to the Port of San Francisco and Princess Cruises to install shoreside power for cruise ships calling on Pier 35 responded to the long-time concerns from environmentalists about cleaning up cruise ship air pollution. More... Point Richmond’s Unique Restaurants Boast Big Flavor, Fine PairingsPoint Richmond has a distinctive, quiet small town feel to it. From the historic buildings to the friendly faces of the people walking down the street, the city has a certain lost-in-time atmosphere. More... JACK LONDON SQUAREYoshi’s is celebrating their 10 year anniversary at Jack London Square and their 35th year presenting world-class jazz and Japanese food in the Bay Area. More... Taking out the Technology TrashThe disposal of used computer equipment and cell phones is a burgeoning problem in the United States and is likely to get front and center attention as "green" thinking becomes more mainstream. More... New Angel Island, Expanded Tiburon Ferry Service Set for Ferry Building, Weekend MarketThe Blue & Gold Fleet plans mid-day departures from the Ferry Building to Tiburon and Angel Island starting May 14. New weekend "Farmers’ Market" service connecting Tiburon with the Ferry Building is also set. More... COAST GUARD CORNERAlameda, Apr. 23 - Members of the Coast Guard Cutter Sherman offload more than 40,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $500 million. More... WORKING WATERFRONTCalifornia Ag “Task Force” to Evaluate China’s Transport Infrastructure More... WORKING WATERFRONTWaterfont Industry News and Events More... ON OUR COVER7-May More... |