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ArchivesMay 2008 
Around the bay in May
The Great Vallejo Race is now reputed to be the largest inland regatta in the United States, drawing from 300 to 500 sailboats annually. This year’s race will take place on May 3-4 under the aegis of the Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay. More... 
Mountain Hardwear: The Mountain Moves to the Bay
Mountain Hardwear, the newest addition to the Ford Point Building in Richmond’s Marina Bay, is all moved in, and the company has created a truly unique and comfortable work environment for its dedicated employees. More... JACK LONDON SQUAREJoie de Vivre Hospitality has announced their purchase and plans to renovate the Waterfront Plaza Hotel at Jack London Square. More... The Impacts of Our Morning RoutinesI have a fairly standard morning routine: I shower, wash my hair and apply moisturizer, then have breakfast. It’s an average morning that I am sure is similar to many people’s—but I’m guessing that few of us consider our morning routines to have a direct impact on local water quality. More... A Beer Festivus for the Rest of UsSpring is here and summer is just around the corner. For most people this means planning outdoor weekend trips to the waterfront or the mountains. For me it means looking forward to the many fabulous beer festivals that take place in and around the Bay Area. More... 
SERIOUS FUN
In the course of my job as a sailing instructor, I am out on the Bay or the ocean four or five days a week. In the 20 years I’ve been doing this, I can recall less than a half-dozen times when I was the only sailboat on the Bay. More... 
Reaping Green Rewards
Bay Area non-profit has devised a strategy to increase corporate accountability and overhaul socially irresponsible business practices and, in the process, better ensure the safety of both consumers and the environment. More... 
East Side Story
Beyond industrial Oakland and suburban Walnut Creek lie areas of the East Bay popping with adventures. With spring temperatures and fresh colors in the hills, now’s the time to go. More... 
Dog Day on the Bay
Set sail with your canine companion! The San Francisco SPCA, in conjunction with Hornblower Cruises & Events, hosts a nautical adventure for sea dogs and their humans. More... 
San Francisco Celebrates Bridge Approach Milestone
At an April event celebrating the completion of a key segment of the new West Approach to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger cut through the ceremonial chain with a torch. Opened to traffic seven months ahead of schedule, this element of the tricky retrofit-by-replacement of the mile-long elevated freeway through downtown San Francisco provides eastbound motorists with a straighter and safer pathway to the bridge. More... Vallejo Ferry to Offer Special Ballpark ServiceThe City of Vallejo announced the launch of special direct ferry service to all weekend and holiday San Francisco Giants games played at AT&T Park this season. More... WTA CEO Steps DownSteve Castleberry, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Transit Authority (WTA), has announced his resignation, which was accepted with regret at the newly formed Water Emergency Transit Authority’s (WETA) March 31 Board of Directors meeting. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES May 2008Every Sat & Sun 9AM – 12PM - Tomales Bay Morning Paddle, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com This gentle naturalist-led tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for first-time paddlers – young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching! Cost $68 includes equipment. More... Port of Oakland and Union Take Steps to Reduce EmissionsBay Area dockworkers with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 10 responded last month to an alarming health risk assessment released by the California Air Resources Board and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. More... 
Help Shape the Future of Bay Area Transportation
Spring brings a new wave of opportunities to help shape the Bay Area’s Transportation 2035 Plan, a work in progress sponsored by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). More... 
ON OUR COVER
Publisher Joel Williams took this photo of a large container ship at the Port of Oakland. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners recently took a bold step to address community and environmental concerns about impacts on air quality from its maritime operations. More... |
