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ArchivesJune 2013 
Around the Bay in June 2013
Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and the Richmond Museum of History Association will present the Fifth Annual WWII Home Front Film Festival on select Thursdays in June, July and August 2013. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES June 2013Are you ready to try kayaking? Maximize your fun on the water! This 4 hour class emphasizes basic water safety using recreational kayaks. More... 
Destination: Dallas
A weekend getaway for many San Franciscans seeking a cultural shift might mean a short flight to Los Angeles, Santa Fe or Seattle for their opera fix. But for more reasons than ever, Dallas should also be on the list. More... 
Summer Brings Outdoor Excitement to Jack London Square
Summer has arrived and Jack London Square is the perfect place to start off the season! During the month of June, the waterfront will be packed with free outdoor fun including the signature summer events Dancing Under the Stars and Waterfront Flicks, as well as Jack’s Night Market, a local art sale and more. More... 
Corte Madera Becomes California’s Top Renewable-Energy Town
The California city or town that purchased the highest percentage of its energy from renewable sources in the last six months was. . . Corte Madera. That’s right, the Marin County municipality outshone even greener-than-green San Francisco, earning Corte Madera a spot on the EPA’s national top 10 list of Green Power Communities. More... Tragedy Strikes America’s Cup Preparations as Olympian Perishes in AccidentOn May 9, Artemis Racing’s Andrew "Bart" Simpson, 36, was killed in an accident in which the team’s AC72 catamaran capsized during practice runs on the Bay. Simpson, who has won two Olympic gold medals for Britain, was one of the 11-man crew aboard when the incident occurred. More... 
BUT THERE’S NOTHING THERE!
Nautical charts are a sailor’s roadmaps, but are much more detailed because of the requirements of navigation. Roadmaps may distinguish between freeways and dirt roads, but they don’t include information on the depth of the ruts or the height of overpasses. More... 
San Francisco Bay Trail Beckons Urban Adventurers
Nothing exemplifies the adage "the best things in life are free" like the San Francisco Bay Trail, the 330-mile path that offers endless outdoor joy to hikers, joggers, bikers, birders and anyone who loves meandering and discovering sights and scenes along our spectacular Bay shoreline. More... 
Bay Trail Trekker Aims to Circle the Bay in 30 Days
Forget about "Where’s Waldo." The question on many Bay Area residents’ minds in June of 2013 will be "Where’s Kurt?" More... 
Fracking for Oil Menaces San Francisco Bay
Fracking—the process of injecting water, sand and toxic chemicals underground at high pressure to extract oil or gas—threatens San Francisco Bay. The technique, officially called hydraulic fracturing, is currently being used in hundreds of California gas and oil wells, with no regulation or protection for the environment or public health. More... 
Otterly Exciting
Playful, clever and adorable. These are just a few words that can be used to describe North American river otters. More... 
BottleRock Napa Valley Festival Announces 2014 Return
Before the inaugural BottleRock Napa Valley festival was over on Sunday, May 12, the organizers were ready to announce dates for the festival’s return in 2014. More... Phranklin McKinneyBecause the captains and engineers may not be in plain sight during your daily San Francisco Bay Ferry commute, the Blue & Gold Fleet’s deckhands are the most visible faces of the crew. Lead Deckhand Phranklin McKinney has been with Blue & Gold Fleet for the past 20 years, currently working on the Oakland/Alameda commute. More... 
Department of Commerce Expands Bay Area Free Trade Zone
The U.S. Department of Commerce last month approved the Port of San Francisco’s application to expand its Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 3 service area to include Contra Costa, Marin and Solano Counties, as well as portions of Sonoma and Napa Counties. More... 
ON OUR COVER June 2013
From historic, natural and cultural interest points to sandy beaches, busy marinas, fishing piers, large cities and small towns, and more than 130 parks and wildlife preserves, the Bay Trail traverses the waterfront, offering closeup views of life in our multicultural region and the wonders of one of the world’s great estuaries. More... |
