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ArchivesJune 2012 Around the bay in June 2012Thatfs the physics theory behind the Tony HawkRad Science Exhibit at UC Berkeleyfs Lawrence Hall of Science that answers the question: How can a visit to a local skatepark demonstrate important physics principles? More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES June 2012This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40. More... VETERAN PRESIDENT OF BAY TOURS, FERRIES AND CRUISE SERVICES TO TAKE THE HELM AT PIER 39PIER 39 recently announced a series of management changes, including the forthcoming retirement of President/CEO Robert S. MacIntosh. Succeeding MacIntosh will be Taylor Safford, current president of Blue & Gold Fleet. More... 
Heroic Spectacles and Sublime Art
June is typically a cold month in fog-bound San Francisco, but a series of events should brighten the days for those who appreciate opera, photography and golf. More... 
Summer Sailstice Celebration Marks 12th Year
Sailors around the world are making plans to celebrate the sailing lifestyle by getting out on the water for Summer Sailstice on Saturday, June 23the weekend closest to the summer solstice. More... A Summer of Outdoor Fun at Jack London SquareSummer has arrived and the Jack London Square waterfront offers a myriad of ways to enjoy the season. From evening concerts and outdoor dining to open-air film, dancing and shopping events, Jack London Square has an array of opportunities for all to enjoy the longer days and warm evenings. More... 
Energy Team Wins Dramatic Venice Fleet Racing Championship
On the final day of Americas Cup World Series racing in Venice last month, Loïck Peyron continued to demonstrate the form he had shown during the whole event, leading his Energy Team to a spectacular win. More... 
SCOW SCHOONER ALMA
All over the world, sailing craft have evolved to meet the specific needs of particular locations. Independent invention responded to those needsneeds that were at the same time generic to all sailing craft and unique to the location and the technology available at the time. More... 
Contaminated Land Finds Brighter
Future in Renewable Energy
Options are limited when property ownersincluding federal agencies, state and local governments and private individualsfind themselves with contaminated land on their hands. More... 
First New Ferry Route in 20 Years Launches Between East Bay and South San Francisco
San Francisco Bay Ferrys much-anticipated service between the East Bay and South San Francisco will launch on Monday, June 4, giving commuters a fast, stress-free alternative to the daily grind of traffic on the Bay Bridge and along Highway 101. More... World Oceans Day: A Time for ReflectionAs a Bay Area native, one of the things I have always loved about living here is the California coastline. I have spent plenty of time marveling at the magnificent span of the ocean, and I imagine that countless other Bay Area residents share my sentiments. More... The Clean Water Act (Also Known As the Law That Made the Bay Smell Better) Turns 40In the 1960s and early 70s, San Francisco Bay just plain stank. Raw or partly treated sewage entered the Bay in 83 places. Refineries, smelters, pesticide manufacturers and other industrial facilities pumped their waste directly into the Bay. More... 
Captain Laura Smith
Captain Laura Smith is a new member of the Blue & Gold Fleet crew, but not new to the job. "Ive been at Blue & Gold for four or five months now," she said. "I worked at Harbor Bay Maritime for 17 years, 16 of those driving. Since Harbor Bay went out of business, Blue & Gold got our contract." More... Port of San Francisco to Host Foreign Trade Zone SeminarThe Port of San Francisco, grantee of Foreign Trade Zone #3, will hold a half-day seminar for parties interested in learning about the benefits of the Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) program on Thursday, June 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ports office at Pier 1 in San Francisco. More... 
Dutra Wins Brannan Street Wharf Construction Contract
Dutra Construction was recently awarded a contract with the Port of San Francisco to redevelop the Brannan Street Wharf into a major new open space in the heart of the South Beach neighborhood. More... 
Airport Committee Recommends More Flights for Oakland, San Jose
Forecasting the number of passengers at Bay Area airports to soar to 101.3 million in 2035 from 58.4 million last year and 60.6 million in the pre-recession year of 2007, a new report by the Regional Airport Planning Committee (RAPC) recommends a range of strategies to meet the Bay Areas future airline passenger and air cargo needs. More... 
ON OUR COVER June 2012
San Francisco Bay Ferrys much-anticipated service between the East Bay and South San Francisco will launch on Monday, June 4, giving commuters a fast, stress-free alternative to the daily grind of traffic on the Bay Bridge and along Highway 101 More... |
