 |
ArchivesJuly 2009 
Around the Bay in July 2009
Offbeat and little known stories about the San Francisco Southern waterfront will come to life on Tuesday, July 14. More... 
You Can Make a Difference in a North Bay Youth’s Life
Big Brothers Big Sisters currently provides mentors to over 1,500 Youth in the North Bay counties of Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Solano. More... 
Alternatives to Once-Through Cooled Power Plants
A few months ago, this column focused on once-through cooling, a harmful technology in use at three Bay Area power plants. More... Hornet Celebrates 40th Apollo AnniversaryThe USS Hornet Museum is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its historic, safe recovery of Apollo 11 with Splashdown 2009, a three-day festival to take place on the ship. More... 
IT’S SUMMER AGAIN!
Summertime in the Bay Area has the conditions necessary to create strong, steady, reliable winds. More... 
Waterfront Dining Along Richmond’s Shoreline
Now that July is here, summer is in full swing in the Bay Area, and people are converging on the water and waterfront attractions. More... 
S.F. Taxi Fleets Move From Yellow to Green
San Francisco law mandates that, by 2011, taxi companies operating in the City must average no more than 38 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually per fleet vehicle. More... 
Can Our State Parks Be Saved?
As of press time, the future of California’s state parks remains in limbo. A modified version of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest budget—which proposes eliminating all state funding for parks during the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 fiscal years—is being readied for the state legislature’s vote. More... 
Summer Exhibits Heat Up Area Museums
While the big news in local museum circles is the Tut extravaganza at the DeYoung, Bay Crossings readers are encouraged to check out three other, less-heralded exhibitions recently installed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the Asian Art Museum. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JULY 2009Every 12PM – 2PM or 2:30PM - 4:30PM - Introduction to Sailing Course, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Saturday This 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... 
MTC Veteran Joins Obama Administration
Therese W. McMillan assumed her post as Deputy Administrator of the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) on June 30. More... San Francisco Transportation Board Passes Bike Lane Expansion PlanBicyclists, community leaders and city policy makers cheered the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors historic decision on June 26th to nearly double the number of dedicated bike lanes on city streets. More... 
ON OUR COVER JULY 2009
As of press time, the future of California’s state parks remains in limbo. A modified version of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s latest budget—which proposes eliminating all state funding for parks during the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 fiscal years—is being readied for the state legislature’s vote. Photo courtesy of California State Parks More... |
