By Mallory Johnson Published: June, 2016 There are close to 100 different species of skates worldwide, the largest of which is aptly named the big skate. While various species of skates can be found throughout the world, big skates are typically found in estuaries and bays along the western coasts of North America. They tend […]
By Matt Larson Published: June, 2016 It can be exciting to be captain of the ship, but Resa Downing’s job may be even more fun. She’s the snack bar attendant on the San Francisco Bay Ferry Vallejo route. She started part time in 2005 and has been working at the position full time for the […]
By Leslie Lara and Hallie Baron Published: June, 2016 The 22nd annual Bike to Work Day rolled through the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, May 12. Morning counts tallied across the region showed an increase of over nine percent compared to 2015. Adding together those who stopped at Energizer stations […]
By Patrick Burnson Published: June, 2016 Two recent developments point to continued investment in cargo operations at ports in the Bay. The San Francisco Port Commission approved a 15-year agreement with Pasha Automotive Services (PAS), a subsidiary of the Pasha Group, for management of Pier 80, the port’s cargo terminal in the southern waterfront. The […]
Published: June, 2016 On Sunday, June 12, SHM Classic Motors will present the inaugural Alameda Point Concours d’ Elegance. The new venue for this elegant automotive experience is located on the lawns of the Parade Grounds of Alameda Point at the former location of the Alameda Naval Air Station, close to where the famous […]
Published: June, 2016 Dancing Under the Stars Returns Spend this summer grooving on the Oakland waterfront with Dancing Under the Stars. From experienced dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to kick up their heels and enjoy these free dance lessons. On Friday nights throughout the summer, Jack London Square will host a different dance theme including […]
Published: June, 2016 June 5 6PM – 8:30PM – Ocean Racing/ Pacific Cup Speaker, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, (510) 843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com The Pacific Cup begins with a challenging reach down the coast to find the best weather, then participants turn toward Hawaii, for day after day of incredible downwind sailing, culminating in the thrilling tradewinds, with […]
By Paul Duclos Published: June, 2016 With the San Francisco skyline coming into sharp relief as your ferry approaches for docking, one can hardly blame you for thinking how closely this all resembles a hat designed for Beach Blanket Babylon. All the elements of the confection are there, of course, including our TransAmerica Building and […]
Published: June, 2016 Summer is in full swing at Jack London Square! Locals and visitors are invited to experience all the waterfront has to offer including bicycling, kayaking, delicious restaurants and an exciting mix of free events including outdoor movie nights, dance lessons, night markets and more. From foodies to film buffs, there is something […]
BC Staff Report Published: June, 2016 Golden Gate Ferry announced in May that it is the recipient of a $2.2 million federal grant that will be used to upgrade two vessels in the ferry fleet. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the discretionary grant through its competitive FY 15/16 Passenger Ferry Grant Program. “In order […]