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ArchivesMay 2016 Around the Bay in May 2016The Empress Theatre in downtown Vallejo is featuring The Going Going Gong Show on May 21 at 7 p.m. Based on the classic TV show, this is about having acts that are creative, funny, one-of-a-kind and have very little to do with talent. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIESA social gathering to learn all the ins and outs of whipping and splicing rope with core OCSC instructor Capt. Ray Wichmann. Whipping is a binding of whipcord around the end of a line to prevent its natural tendency to fray. More... 
And They're Off: Jazz and the Track
Bay Crossings first became familiar with David Hardiman at the legendary thoroughbred race track Golden Gate Fields, where he presides as the bugler. More... 
Fun-Filled May in Store at Jack London Square
Jack London Square welcomes the month of May with a fun-filled calendar of outdoor festivities! From foodies to festival-goers, the Oakland waterfront will be a hub of activity for everyone to enjoy featuring Cartopia, Aeolian Day 2016, Jack's Night Market, Norcal Session Beer Festival and more. More... 
When to Call It a Day
It’'s 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning in March and I am scheduled to teach sailing this afternoon. But while I'm sitting here at my computer with a fresh cup of tea, I'm listening to the wind and rain against the window. More... 
Federal Transit Administration Grant Will Support Ferry Terminal Expansion Project
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) announced in April that it has been awarded a $4 million competitive grant from the Federal Transit Administration for its San Francisco Ferry Terminal expansion project. More... 
Port Commission Starts Seawall Reinforcement Preparations
With a recent memo, the San Francisco Port Commission has officially prioritized reinforcing the seawall that protects the waterfront property stretching from Fisherman's Wharf to Mission Creek. More... 
Island City Waterways Celebrates Alameda’s Past and Present
An ambitious new public art event, Island City Waterways, will debut in May and will celebrate the past and present of Alameda through music, dance, theater, storytelling and the visual arts. More... 
A Vote for Measure AA Is a Vote for the Bay
You are reading Bay Crossings, which suggests you've probably been near San Francisco Bay today, and maybe can even see it from where you're sitting. More... 
WETA Puts Sales Tax Revenue to Good Use
Over the last 16 years, the citizens of Alameda County have supported ferry service through the Alameda County half-cent transportation sales tax known as Measure B. More... 
Join the Third Annual Bay Parade
Calling all swimmers, kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders and boaters! You are invited to be part of Baykeeper's Third Annual Bay Parade on Sunday, May 22. More... 
Fishing for Our Future
San Francisco is a foodie's haven, boasting some of the best food in the country. From new and emerging trends to the freshest locally-grown cuisines, we've got it all. Within the course of a decade there has been a growing movement for sustainable dining, with farm-to-table dinners popping up on menus throughout the Bay Area. More... 
Captain Greg Paxton
In this column, we've been introducing you to your local captains, deckhands, engineers, operations supervisors and ferry staff for the last few years now-have you made any new friends yet? If so, we'd love to hear your stories. More... New Ways to Discover the San Francisco Bay TrailYou can now discover 345 miles of walking and biking trails and explore the shoreline with updated San Francisco Bay Trail map cards and a new website. More... Port of Oakland Uses Technology to Assist Truckers and Cargo OwnersThe Port of Oakland recently introduced two smart phone applications that could transform containerized cargo handling at seaports. The apps provide a highly anticipated tech-based calculation of harbor trucker turn times-an elusive industry metric. More... 
ON OUR COVER MAY 2016
An ambitious new public art event, Island City Waterways, will debut in May and will celebrate the past and present of Alameda through music, dance, theater, storytelling and the visual arts. More... |
