By Matt Larson Published: December, 2016 If you’ve been enjoying your daily commute on a Golden Gate Ferry—a calming environment with majestic views of the Bay Area—it might not surprise you that Bay Area ferry companies tend to hold on to their employees for a long time. Eric Friberg has been a vessel master […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: December, 2016 Growth in high-value agricultural shipments is driving a containerized export boom at the Port of Oakland. The port released new figures last month showing sizable increases in fruit, nut and meat exports destined primarily for Asia. The agricultural surge has lifted Oakland total export volume 10 percent […]
Published: December, 2016 JLS Tree Lighting Celebrate the holiday season at Jack London Square on Friday, December 2 with a festive tree lighting ceremony on the Oakland waterfront from 5 to 7 p.m. Both locals and visitors are invited to cozy up and be a part of this annual tradition that will also […]
Published: December, 2016 Sonoma County’s charming communities are chock full of fascinating destinations for locals and visitors alike. Each community has its own character, points of interest and bountiful collection of fantastic shops and restaurants. See page 12 for a quick guide to some of the fun places to visit, from Sonoma to Sebastopol […]
By Captain Ray Published: December, 2016 With Halloween and Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, I guess it’s fair to say that the holiday season is upon us. We are now looking forward to the start of Hanukkah on 24DEC, Christmas on 25DEC and the first day of Kwanzaa on 26DEC. For some these […]
Published: December, 2016 December 7 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sail on the Bay – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay. Every Wednesday night, members and non-members head out for two hours of sailing, […]
By Mallory Johnson Published: December, 2016 While it may seem unassuming, the California newt might be one of the most underrated amphibians to inhabit the Golden State. With great survival techniques and a fierce defense mechanism, this tiny creature is a force to be reckoned with. The California newt, Taricha torosa, is one […]
By Paul Duclos Published: December, 2016 On a recent ride from San Francisco to Oakland, we spotted a number of fellow travelers carrying these two fine illustrated tomes. San Francisco: A Map of Perceptions Here, the architect Andrea Ponsi unravels the multifaceted beauty of San Francisco, introducing even those who have lived […]
By Bill Picture Published: December, 2016 Three Oakland businesses—worker-owned grocery store Mandela Foods Cooperative, janitorial supply provider Starline Supply Company and plumbing services contractor Pipe Spy Inc.—were showcased last month by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their efforts to reduce energy consumption and minimize pollution. These three businesses also recently […]
By BC Staff Published: December, 2016 Sonoma County’s charming communities are chock full of fascinating destinations for locals and visitors alike. Each community has its own character, points of interest and bountiful collection of fantastic shops and restaurants. Here’s a brief overview of just some of those destinations: Sonoma Sonoma’s historic Mission-style […]