BY DAN ROSENHEIM Bikes on Board: WETA reminds passengers that San Francisco Bay Ferry vessels have maximum bicycle capacity set according to Coast Guard safety standards. Crews cannot board more bikes than allowed in the Coast Guard’s certificate of inspection. WETA says this particularly affects the 4:20 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. departures from South San […]
BY SEJAL CHOKSI-CHUGH What I saw on the San Francisco Bay shoreline that day worried me. I asked Robert, our volunteer skipper, to maneuver the Baykeeper boat closer. Since the last time we’d been to the site, more heavy industrial equipment had piled up near the water. And more barges were crowding the dock. It […]
On November 7, park managers and community and civic leaders, led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, broke ground on 14 acres of new national parkland atop highway tunnels with dramatic views of the Golden Gate, the Bay, the Presidio and the San Francisco skyline. The Presidio Tunnel Tops project, slated to open in […]
With diverse restaurants, fun interactive popups and unique retail options, Jack London Square is the perfect destination to dine, play and shop this holiday season! There are many festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this December. For a relaxed, beautiful ride through the Oakland Estuary, take the ferry to Jack London Square. First, […]
Doggies in the Window Take a peek! Your new best buddy might be staring out at you from the Macy’s windows. Bring your friends and family to visit the San Francisco SPCA Holiday Windows at Macy’s Union Square through January 1. The colorful, artfully designed windows are filled with adorable, adoptable animals and make a […]
BY BILL PICTURE Nearly 20 years ago, port officials in San Francisco began assessing the City’s underused (and largely dilapidated) southern waterfront to decide on the best path forward for the once thriving area. During that assessment, stakeholders wanted to find an industrial-recreational balance that would honor the area’s rich maritime history. At the same […]
BY JOEL WILLIAMS Last month, the Nimitz Group completed its acquisition of 500 acres of land on Vallejo’s Mare Island. Nimitz is a real estate investment and development firm founded by billionaire investor Gaylon Lawrence Jr. and wine magnate Dave Phinney, who recently opened the Savage & Cooke Distillery on the island. Phinney told Bay […]
BY PATRICK BURNSON Port of Oakland exports increased 10.8 percent in October compared to October 2018 volumes, according to data released last month. The port labeled the double-digit jump “positive” amid reports that the U.S.-China trade war is easing. “Our export customers have demonstrated their resilience throughout this tariff standoff,” said Port of Oakland Maritime […]
BY PAUL DUCLOS Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke continues as artist in residence at San Francisco Symphony while taking on yet another starring role with the San Francisco Opera, playing Hansel in the holiday production of Hansel and Gretel. Bay Crossings: You have played Hansel to great acclaim with the opera companies in Seattle and Los Angeles. […]
BY DAN ROSENHEIM Chase Center Runs Proving Popular: WETA’s long-awaited runs from Alameda/Oakland to the new temporary dock at Pier 48½ near the Chase Center got off to a strong start with a sellout of the 175-ticket presale to passengers for the Warriors’ first home preseason game on October 5. “I’m thrilled we were able […]