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ArchivesJuly 2010 
Around the bay in July 2010
The Oakland Zoo will debut its new Wild Australia exhibit on Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m. There will be live entertainment featuring didgeridoo music and honorary guest Liam Mayclem, host of CBS5’s Eye on the Bay, will also be in attendance. More... 15 Minutes That Could Save Your LifeSummer and recreational boating just naturally go together. To make sure your vessel is seaworthy and that all essentials are on board, set aside 15 minutes for a quick inspection before every launch. More... 
Real Estate Booms: Is the California Delta Next?
If you have considered waterfront real estate as an investment, vacation property or commercial location, the Delta may just be for you. More... 
Cultural Currents: Far East Exotica, Iconic Art, and Silent Movies
Majestic celestial palaces. Sprawling Mongolian grasslands. Cascading clouds. And that’s just the backdrop. More... 
TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME
Yes, San Francisco Bay is a beautiful place to sail! Views of the East Bay hills, Tiburon and Mt. Tamalpais behind, the bridges, and the City climbing up and down the hills are spectacular. More... 
Finning Isn’t Funny
Probably as a result of my day job at the Aquarium of the Bay, I enjoy asking people, “What sharks and fishes do you think live in San Francisco Bay?” The question receives a mix of reactions, including rolled eyes and sighs from friends who have already heard this query escape my lips more than a handful of times. More... 
Putting the Toxic Ghost Fleet to Rest
Due to the efforts of San Francisco Baykeeper, Arc Ecology, and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the decaying, toxic vessels of the Ghost Fleet will soon haunt the waters of Suisun Bay no longer. More... 
Tour Operator Brings Green Living Into Focus for Tourists
Visitors who sign up for one of the programs offered by local tour operator Green Dream Tours can expect more than just run-of-the-mill sightseeing. More... 
Rock the Boat and See a Beatle!
Ferry service will be available from Vallejo, Larkspur and Alameda/Oakland to Paul McCartney’s “Up and Coming” concert at AT&T Park on Saturday, July 10. More... 
Comcast SportsNet Takes Fans Out to the Ballgame!
Comcast SportsNet is picking up the tab and providing free San Francisco Pedicab rides to AT&T Park for all San Francisco Giants weekday home games through September. More... Cash Tollpayers Must Stay Right on Richmond-San Rafael ApproachToll plaza changes designed to speed travel for carpoolers are now in place at the Antioch and Richmond-San Rafael bridges. More... With Toll Hike Looming, FasTrak® Enrollment SoarsWith a toll increase on the Bay Area’s seven state-owned bridges going into effect July 1, thousands more drivers are opting to get on the FasTrak®. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES JULY 2010This 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. More... APL Takes Top Spot in Ag Carrier SurveyPL took the top spot in the 4th annual Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Ocean Carrier Performance Survey, the results of which were announced last month at AgTC’s 23rd Annual Conference in San Francisco. More... 
All-in-One, Reloadable Fare Card Available Free of Charge All Summer
“It took eight years, but this little card has turned into an overnight success!” declared Alameda County Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commission Chairman Scott Haggerty at the mid-June ceremony to rechristen the Bay Area’s all-in-one, reloadable transit fare card as ClipperSM, replacing the TransLink® moniker in use since 2002. More... 
ON OUR COVER July 2010
Aerial photographer extraordinaire and frequent Bay Crossings contributor Barrie Rokeach (www.rokeachphoto.com) snapped our cover image, which depicts a few of the ships of the Suisun Bay “Ghost Fleet.” Thanks in part to the efforts of San Francisco Baykeeper, the federal government has agreed to clean up the decaying ships, preventing further environmental damage. You can see more of Barrie Rokeach’s stunning images at www.rokeachphoto.com, or contact him in Berkeley at barrie@rokeachphoto.com or (510) 527-5376. More... |
