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ArchivesSeptember 2004 Terminator to Bay Area: Drop Dead!Bay Bridge Fiasco Threatens to Swallow Public Transit More... Cardinal KnowledgeYour curmudgeon, Guy Span, is off traveling America and enjoys taking the train, when he can. But he had the misfortune to encounter Amtrak Train No. 50, AKA the Cardinal. More... Oakland Artists Commissioned for Three Public Artworks at Oakland International Airport(Port of Oakland’s Public Art Ordinance Implemented) More... FREE FALL FERRY BOAT RIDES TO SAN FRANCISCO FERRY BUILDING MARKETPLACEFor Residents/Employees in Berkeley, South San Francisco, Redwood City, Richmond, Hercules and Central Contra Costa County More... Port Of Oakland Board Of Commissioners Approve Renewable Energy PackageThe Port of Oakland’s Board of Commissioners approved the Renewable Portfolio Standard for the Port of Oakland’s Wholesale Electric Power Procurement on Tuesday, July 6, 2004. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to environmental responsibility, part of the Port’s triple bottom line–economic vitality, social equity, and environmental responsibility. More... Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners elects new officersEach year the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners elects its top three officers. On July 6, 2004, the Board elected Commissioner Patricia Scates to serve a one-year term as President of the Board. Commissioner Frank Kiang was elected to serve as First Vice President and Board member Anthony A. Bartarse, Jr. will serve as Second Vice President. More... 
Bay Crossings Community Calendar
September 1 & 8, WEDNESDAY NITE CELEBRATION Georgia Street in Vallejo celebrates just up the street from the Ferry landing by blocking off the street to host Farmers’ Market from 4pm-8pm and Free Live Music from 6pm-8:30pm. Ferry over! More... 
Port of Oakland Provides $1 Community Benefits Lease for Spunkmeyer Field Benefits Summer Youth Athletic Programs
The Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners extended a community benefits lease with the City of Oakland for Spunkmeyer Field located at Doolittle Drive, Harbor Bay Parkway, and North Airport. This field is a popular location for many local summer athletic programs such as the Alameda-Contra Costa Youth Soccer League, the Jack London Youth Soccer League, and the Rockridge Soccer Club. More... 
El Grito—Mexican Independence Day!
El Grito is the cry for independence, “Mexicanos, Viva Mexico!”, first given by respected Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Dolores, Guanajuato, in the early hours of September 16, 1810. More... 
FasTrakTM Processing Returns to Full Speed Toll Discount Sparks Runaway Success
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), in its role as the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), reported that motorists who open a FasTrakTM account can once again expect to receive their electronic toll collection transponders via U.S. mail within seven to ten business days of application. Heavy enrollment during June and July created a backlog at BATA’s FasTrakTM customer service center in Concord and extended the processing time for many applications submitted via mail or the Internet to 15 business days or longer. The center’s volume of incoming phone calls remains exceptionally high, leading many customers to receive a recorded message asking them to call back later. More... 
Bay CrossingsCuisine
The Dead Fish Sizzling Iron Skillet Roasted Mussels, Shrimp and Crab Combo More... Memoirs from a Weekend in the Wine CountryMy wife Helen and I have only been married three months, so when her mother called to announce a visit to California just weeks after our wedding, we felt pressured to plan an entertaining weekend. More... Ferry CreationsResident Sketch Artists Cindy Rosenheim, responsible for last month’s cover design, lends more of her charming takes on the Ferry Building Marketplace and Farmers’ Market. More... 911 Sweet RemembranceWrapped around the miniature pink roses it read, “Remembering You Always Suzanne, Love Mom and Dad. You always loved these.” The writing burned into the bench reads: “Suzanne Marie Calley 9/17/87-9/11/01, dedicated to the victims and those touched by the events of 9/11/01.” More... 
Water … Water … Water
From Hot Tubs To Desalination, Marin County Has Come A Long Way, While California’s Quest For New Water Focuses On The Sea More... Bayview Youth Sail and Kayak at San Francisco’s India Basin ParkAmerica True gives local youth an opportunity to enjoy the southeastern waterfront More... Bay CrossingsBoating CalendarSummer Evening RacesBay View Boat Club – Monday Nights 9/6, 9/20, 9/27. John Super (415) 661-3498. More...
Port of Oakland Board Appoints New Director of Maritime
The Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Wilson Lacy as its new Director of Maritime, effective August 14, 2004. He is filling the position left vacant when Jerry Bridges was appointed as the new Port Executive Director in June. The Commission announced the appointment of Mr. Lacy at its regular meeting Tuesday, August 3, 2004. Mr. Lacy is currently the Maritime Business Development and Marketing Manager at the Port. More... Treasure of the BayInterview with Captain Shirley Knowles More... LibationsThe Subject Is Wine Tasting Part Two More... |
