Published: July, 2003 Mention of a $2 gasoline tax drew claps and cheers from many in the enthusiastic, and decidedly pro-transit, crowd. But with a $35 billion-plus state budget deficit proving unable to sway the opinions of hardline anti-tax forces in California, and the Bush Administration putting the kibosh on House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee […]
San Francisco was host to the 1915 World’s Fair, also known as the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. For the duration of the exposition, the Ferry Building’s tower was festooned with lights boldly proclaiming “1915” to visitors on both sides of the Bay. In early March, that iconic lighting will return thanks to the efforts of some […]
Published: September, 2003 The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the lease between the Port of San Francisco and San Francisco Waterfront Partners, LLC, for the historic rehabilitation and development of Piers 1½, 3, and 5, located on the Embarcadero between Washington and Broadway Streets. The $44 million project will include new restaurants, office […]
