By Bill Picture Published: October, 2016 Vallejo residents, activists, business owners and city officials all agree the city’s economy needs a shot in the arm. What they disagree about is exactly how that shot should be administered. The city was dealt a blow 20 years ago when the Mare Island Naval Shipyard went dark, and […]
By Captain Ray Published: October, 2016 Once again, San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week celebration is upon us. Here’s a little background to put the event into context. It has long been the custom of the United States marine military forces (the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps and the United States Coast Guard) […]
By Matt Larson Published: October, 2016 If you’re a daily ferry commuter from Vallejo, you will probably already recognize Jeff Troughton, one of the bartenders on the Vallejo ferry boats. Though he’s only been at the position since April of this year, he was a barista at Panama Bay Coffee (formerly Panama Red) in the […]
BC Staff Report Published: October, 2016 The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) broke ground on its new Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility in September, naming it after well-known Alameda businessman, ferry advocate and Harbor Bay Isle developer Ron Cowan. The Ron Cowan Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility is a […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: October, 2016 West Coast ports—including several in the Bay Area—are a major economic asset, serving as the nation’s premier trade gateway. These ports play critical roles supplying U.S. consumers with imported goods, handling exports from U.S. companies bound for other parts of the world and providing jobs and economic benefits to […]
Published: October, 2016 During a news conference held by the Solano County Sierra Club in front of Vallejo City Hall, Yana Zegri and granddaughter ZuZu Zegri join in a protest against the construction of a proposed “green” cement facility on the Vallejo waterfront and the establishment of an international deep-water shipping hub to receive the […]
Published: October, 2016 JLS Soundwaves Take in the views of the Oakland Estuary and relax with fabulous free music as the Soundwaves music series returns to Jack London Square on the Oakland waterfront. Locals and visitors are invited to bring a blanket or lawn chair for festive Sunday afternoons of fabulous music including high-energy blues […]
Published: September, 2016 Sausalito Arts Festival Spend this Labor Day (September 3 to 5) weekend at the 64th annual Sausalito Arts Festival. One of the most talked about festivals every year, this annual event features work from some of the best local and national artists. You also get the chance to listen to live music, sample […]
Published: September, 2016 September 7 & 21 6PM – 8PM – Wednesday Night Sail on the Bay – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Every Wednesday night, members and non-members head out for two hours of sailing, either in chartered boats or with an instructor. Hit the water watch the sun set behind the Golden […]
Published: September, 2016 Even the most devoted fans may fail to notice the fine detail going into the armed conflict taking place on stage during the upcoming season of the San Francisco Opera. That fact speaks volumes about talented SFO Fight Director, Dave Meier, who prefers to remain in the shadows of these performances. Maier […]