ArchivesMay 2017 Around the Bay in MayThe 18th annual How Weird Street Faire will take place on Sunday, May 7 from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown San Francisco. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES MAY Port of Oakland HQ Receives Energy Star CertificationThe Port of Oakland's headquarters has received Energy Star certification for the 11th year in a row. More... "We Dig Those Threads"Far out fashion is only part of the The Summer of Love Experience, currently on exhibit at the de Young Museum. More... What Does the Future Hold for Clipper?The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Bay Area transit agencies are asking for the public's help as they make plans for improvements to Clipper, the transit fare-payment system for the San Francisco Bay Area. More... Tall Ship Matthew Turner Launches From SausalitoMatthew Turner-a historic, sustainable wooden brigantine schooner designed to provide experiential education for students-is the first tall ship built and launched in the San Francisco Bay Area in nearly 100 years. More... Blue Collar Green Water Exhibit Showcases Life on the Working WaterfrontBlue Collar Green Water and the Port of San Francisco will present the experience of San Francisco Bay through a display of photography taken by Blue & Gold Fleet's blue-collar workers. More... ONCE AROUND THE BAYThe other day I was driving north on the I-880 flyover that connects Oakland and Berkeley. As I reached its highest point-just before it curves back to the north and begins its descent to ground level-I had a wonderful view of San Francisco Bay. More... Construction Begins on Golden Gate Bridge Suicide BarrierPoliticians, community advocates and transportation agencies participated in a ceremony last month to commemorate the beginning of construction of the suicide deterrent system on the Golden Gate Bridge. More... Stopping Industrial Pollution in the BayTwenty-one Bay Area industrial facilities used to contaminate San Francisco Bay every time it rained. More... Lawrence GrothFor about five months, Lawrence Groth has been part of Golden Gate Ferry as one of its vessel masters-otherwise known as captains. More... SS Jeremiah O'Brien Needs Your HelpRiding the ferry into San Francisco, as you look along the waterfront just west of Pier 39, you'll see the SS Jeremiah O'Brien berthed at Pier 45. More... Ports Welcome Cargo Carriers and WarriorsA Port of Oakland executive is eager for changes in the way container shipping lines operate. Maritime Director John Driscoll stated in an interview late last month that newly formed ocean carrier alliances will benefit his port. More... ON OUR COVER May 2017Blue Collar Green Water and the Port of San Francisco are presenting the experience of San Francisco Bay through a display of exquisite photography taken by Blue & Gold Fleet's blue-collar workers. More... |