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ArchivesAugust 2009 
Around the bay in August
On August 15 and 16, the City of Oakland will present the Ninth Annual Art & Soul Oakland. More... 
Preparing for Climate Change in the Bay
In the last 200 years, San Francisco Bay has undergone profound changes, and the health of the Bay has varied dramatically. More... Vallejo Ferry Aids in Coast Guard RescueThirty-three people were rescued from a vessel taking on water in the vicinity of Suisun Bay by the Coast Guard, Contra Costa Sherriff’s Department, and the Good Samaritan Baylink passenger ferry Intintoli. More... Bio Bus Brings Foragers to East BayHop on the TransportedSF biodiesel bus on Sunday, August 9 and head for the East Bay Hills to channel your inner foodie with a day of foraging for wild edibles in the sun. More... 
The City of Vallejo Celebrates 23 Years of Ferry Service with
Free Day Passes for Monthly Riders
The City of Vallejo and its operating units Vallejo Transit and Baylink, will present a Rider Appreciation Day in September kicking off a 3-day celebration of 23 years of the ferry service from Vallejo to San Francisco. More... 
WHEN TO SAY WHEN
This past June, I was teaching a Coastal Passage Making course—a one-week program that involves sailing out the Golden Gate and up and down the California coast. More... 
Event Producers Strive to Lighten Their Footprint
Large-scale events—such as trade shows and music festivals—have historically earned high marks for bolstering local economies and low marks for earth-friendliness. More... 
Mariner of the Seas Completes Series of Calls at Port of San Francisco
Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas has successfully completed a series of seven in-transit calls at the Port of San Francisco. More... 
Oil Spill Captain Gets Prison Sentence
John Joseph Cota, the pilot who caused the Cosco Busan, a 900-foot long container ship, to collide with the Bay Bridge and discharge approximately 53,000 gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay, was sentenced in July to serve 10 months in federal prison. More... Beach Books? Not ExactlyBy all appearances, ferry riders are avid readers. A cursory look around on a weekday morning, and you’ll see a tome tucked beneath almost every commuter’s arm. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES August 2009This 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... Port of Oakland Wins EPA Stimulus GrantWith the goal of creating jobs, boosting local economies, reducing diesel fuel emissions and protecting human health, the U.S. More... Transportation 2035 Plan for the Bay Area ReleasedThe Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) newly released Transportation 2035 Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area: Change in Motion, is now available for viewing online, along with other companion technical reports, at www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/2035_plan. More... 
From My Berth
Last month’s feature story about California’s budget crisis raised an obvious question in my mind about Angel Island. More... 
ON OUR COVER August 2009
Over the last few years, producers and event venues have come up with comprehensive and inventive strategies for minimizing the impact of their events on the environment. Pictured is the stunning view from the Treasure Island Music Festival, which takes place annually in October. Photo by Josh Withers More... |
