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ArchivesAugust 2016 
Around the Bay in August 2016
Downtown Napa goes to the dogs again for Napa Humane's fifth annual Walk for Animals, a summer morning walk along Napa's Riverfront (with or without a pooch) on Sunday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon in support of companion animals throughout the Napa Valley. More... WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES August 2016On Friday evenings in August, sail around Alcatraz and along the famous proposed escape route at night and learn about the deserted prison that once housed our Nation's most dangerous criminals. More... 
Fine Opera and Fine Art
Many of the world's leading music critics lauded the three very different productions staged by the San Francisco Opera this summer season. More... 
August Sizzles at Jack London Square
Summer is in full swing at Jack London Square! Spend the month of August enjoying a fun mix of free outdoor fun on the Oakland waterfront. More... Radiohead Returns to Headline Outside Lands FestivalNow with its sixth consecutive sold-out year and once again boasting an impressive musical lineup, Outside Lands will take place in San Francisco's historic Golden Gate Park from August 5 to 7. More... 
CHALLENGING YOUR EXPECTATIONS
Every once in a while, it is good to have your basic assumptions challenged. If you see a waterfall, you expect to see water leaping off of some high point into a pool below. More... 
What's Better for the Bay: Wetlands or Private Resort?
After the owner of Point Buckler Island filled its wetlands and tidal marshes without proper permits, authorities ordered him to restore the island's important wetland ecosystem. More... 
New Port of Oakland Rail Yard Shortens the Distance Between Shipper and Dock
The opening last month of a $100 million near-dock rail facility at the Port of Oakland allows the port to compete for a share of American exports that originate outside the Bay Area and typically travel to West Coast ports via rail. More... 
Sea Lion Summer
It's summertime in San Francisco, which means travelers from around the world are flocking to the City by the Bay to experience clam chowder, cable cars and our dear friend Karl the Fog. More... 
Allyn Shafer
If you'd want to hear something about your ferry captain-the person responsible for getting you to and from San Francisco safely every day-it's probably that he's very experienced and loves his job. More... 
The El Toro Has Its Day
On Saturday, July 16, about 60 people gathered on the Richmond shoreline to unveil a sculpture dedicated to the origin of the venerated El Toro racing dingy. More... Bay's Working Waterfront Real Estate Continues on Sustainable TrackSan Francisco-based Prologis, a leading logistics real estate firm, announced the release of its annual sustainability report last month. More... 
ON OUR COVER August 2016
After the owner of Point Buckler Island filled its wetlands and tidal marshes without proper permits, authorities ordered him to restore the island's important wetland ecosystem. More... |
