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Bobby Winston, Proprietor Cargo Proposals Joyce Aldana, President Joel Williams, Publisher by Patrick Burnson Patrick Runkle, Editor U.S. Coast Guard Offers ADVERTISING & MARKETING 08 Joel Williams, Advertising & Marketing Director Summer Boating Tips

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COLUMNISTS Dining and Shopping Last month, the next-generation AC45 catamarans—45-foot Captain Ray Wichmann; state-of-the-art vessels that are the precursors to the 72-foot boats Paul Duclos; Patrick Burnson; Kati Schmidt; Deb Self Waterfront Films Return that will compete in 2013—reveled in winds between 15 and 25 18 knots as they made their Bay Area debut in a series of test runs, WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS to Jack London Square Bill Picture; Joel Williams; helping America’s Cup Race Management advance its digital systems and refine the configuration of the racecourse. One of ACCOUNTING CULTURAL CURRENTS Cindy Henderson 19 the boats, piloted by ORACLE Racing’s Russell Coutts, took a Advertising Inquiries: Prodigal Son and Picasso dramatic spill, pictured above. The footage of the boat capsizing (707) 556-3323, [email protected] by Paul Duclos made international news, but thankfully, no one was seriously injured. Photo: Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com Bay Crossings Ferry Building, #22 ANGEL ISLAND San Francisco, CA 94111 22 www.baycrossings.com The Bay’s Forgotten Jewel Corrections & Letters A Division of Nematode Media, LLC We appreciate the opportunity to publish our readers' comments, letters or Is Four Parks in One requests for corrections, which can be sent to [email protected].

www.baycrossings.com July 2011 3 TRANSPORTATION NEWS Vallejo Unveils New Transit Center

Bay Crossings Staff Report Metropolitan Transit Commission an integral investment in the broader to provide maximum visibility to the (MTC), Solano Transportation Authority Solano I-80 system vision, connecting passenger loading area with a “captain’s (STA), Solano County Transit (SolTrans) Solano residents to the San Francisco view” from the second floor for better n June 6, the City of and the Office of Historic Preservation. Bay Area and Sacramento from the heart security. Security will also be improved Vallejo held a ribbon- The event marked an important of this new mega-region and providing by better lighting and video surveillance cutting ceremony milestone in the development of the transit for the Napa and Solano County cameras. t o c e l e b r a t e t h e Vallejo Station Intermodal Facility, labor force serving San Francisco and The administration building was completion of the representing the first major step toward other Bay Area communities. also designed with sustainability Vallejo Transit Center at 311 Sacramento the transit-oriented development This project included the relocation principles in mind with the use of solar Street,O which is a bus terminal and envisioned in Vallejo’s specific plans for and improvement of Vallejo’s existing panels, reflective roofing that meets administration building that represents its waterfront and downtown. These downtown bus transfer center, offering a cool roof requirements, sunshades the first phase of the Vallejo Station plans include a multimodal waterfront 12-bay bus shelter for transit riders as well to minimize heating and cooling Intermodal Facility. Speakers at the event transportation facility intended to be the as the construction of a transportation requirements, widespread use of included Vallejo Mayor Osby Davis as well principal transit hub serving Vallejo as administration building that houses recycled materials, use of natural as representatives from Congressman well as providing a gateway to the North ticket agents, public restrooms, light to minimize lighting George Miller’s Office, Bay and Solano County. security and operator’s break requirements, and efficient These expanded facilities are, in turn, room. This building is situated

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Vallejo Mayor Osby Davis addresses the crowd in attendance at the opening of the new Vallejo Photo by Deb Grainger, Harris & Associates, Inc. Transit Center at 311 Sacramento Street in Vallejo. The administration building is situated to provide maximum visibility to the passenger loading area with a “captain’s view” from the second floor for better security. HVAC and water circulation. The bus Thanks to the efforts of Congressman shelter roof evokes sails and the center George Miller, $4 million in federal development in the downtown and are planned to transition to residential and rotunda represents a steam liner stack to funding was secured for the Vallejo waterfront areas, will create the transit village “live work space,” retail offices, restaurants, celebrate Vallejo’s maritime history and Transit Center Project with the remaining concept that has been supported by the City open space and a renewed and dynamic 140-year relationship with Mare Island $4.7 million in project costs being of Vallejo and its federal, state and regional downtown Vallejo waterfront, attracting Naval Base. funded through a combination of State funding partners. Surrounding land uses businesses to bolster Vallejo’s economy. The Vallejo Transit Center will and Regional Measure 2 funding. And provide a central and secure bus transfer approximately 100 construction jobs center for an estimated 1.4 million were generated by project activity over WE PROMISE TO EARN THE RIGHT TO BE YOUR DENTAL OFFICE FOR LIFE riders annually of Vallejo Transit and the past two years. With the help of its other connecting transit systems. The funding partners on this project—Federal Transit Center will also be home to the Transit Administration, California recently formed transit agency, SolTrans, Transportation Commission, CalTrans, Over 25 Years Serving Our Community which consolidated transit services of MTC, Bay Area Toll Authority and the Cities of Vallejo and Benicia. Upon STA—the City of Vallejo is in an Cosmetic and Family Dentistry completion of the remaining phases of excellent position to take advantage of the Vallejo Station Program, the existing the next private development surge. HE DIFFERENCE ferry parking will be consolidated into a These public improvements, SEE T RELAX ILL ING W parking structure with a pedestrian paseo combined with the W ATERF N OU RONT LOCATIO connecting this downtown bus terminal proposed private Y to the ferry terminal. CEREC Open 8AM - 5PM One-visit dentistry Tuesday - Friday

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www.baycrossings.com July 2011 5 WORKING WATERFRONT NEWS Port of San Francisco Solicits Cargo Proposals

By Patrick Burnson water 1,000-foot berth, on-dock rail access and dioxide) reduction in diesel exhaust Speaking at the annual “Ports & at the site and access to the Port’s five-track starting in 2014. This measure affects some Terminals” luncheon sponsored by the Pacific rail yard. 4,400 local drayage trucks, or approximately Transportation Association in Oakland last he Port of San Francisco, 75 percent of the total port fleet, according month, Kemmsies shared several other which effectively ceded Oakland Truckers Threaten Work to local authorities. observations on “The Turbulent ’10s.” container operations to its Stoppage Over Emission Rules Port truckers say they are prepared to “Structural problems persist in the crossbay rival, the Port of assume the cost burden of purchasing filters United States, as it struggles to come out Oakland, many years ago, is A motor carriers’ petition in which companies for 2004-2006 engine model trucks required of the past recession,” he said. “Ports and getting back to basics. In an effort to attract warn of a general work stoppage at the Port under Phase I of the drayage rule, but only railways need more investment, but seem Tmore merchant vessel calls, it is soliciting of Oakland has been delivered to Governor if they are assured these trucks will remain to have to come up with it themselves interest from qualified respondents for Jerry Brown. Local truckers propose a legal until 2020. most of the time. The nation still lacks a developing and operating a bulk marine cargo shutdown of all cargo movements at the Spokesmen for West State Alliance transportation policy. China and India are handling terminal at the port’s Pier 96. port should the California Air Resources said that the proposal to extend the NOx the world leaders in this regard.” The port is seeking to identify one or Board (CARB) not be forthcoming with emissions deadline an additional six years, The tepid employment recovery more qualified maritime cargo terminal requested relief from the next phase of state from 2014 until 2020, was exactly the in the United States has also been led operators with a proven capability of emissions controls. provision shot down by CARB in its by the private sector, with the federal designing, financing, developing and Motor carriers at the port comprising decision to leave the schedule as it is. This government remaining concerned with operating bulk terminals at other ports who the “West State Alliance” sent a petition to now leaves port truckers with only a very stabilizing the housing and financial may be interested in expanding into the Port CARB condemning last year’s decision not to short window of emissions compliance markets, said Kemmsies. of San Francisco market. adopt proposed amendments to the drayage before having to incur expensive NOx “And what does that do for ‘consumer Spokesmen note that characteristics of truck rule. Of particular concern is the Phase equipment upgrades. confidence?’” he asked. “Even for those the Pier 96 site include 15 acres of paved II regulation that mandates compliance with of us with good jobs, the will to spend is land adjacent to the water, a 40-foot deep- stringent standards for NOx (nitrogen oxide Industry Analyst: West Coast Ports just not there. The companies we work to Maintain Importance for are also focused on cost control rather than spending.” While labor costs and “green” initiatives may Macro-economic trends will also be making West Coast ports less dominant define the next decade for shippers, said ALAMEDA OAKLAND FERRY in the coming years, they are hardly at risk, Kemmsies. As the need for raw materials said a prominent industry analyst. ramps up, U.S. exporters may become a “The escalating price of fuel trumps larger part of the solution. almost every other ocean carrier concern,” “This is a huge food-producing nation,” said Dr. Walter Kemmsies, chief economist he said. “And it touches upon every for Moffat & Nichol. “Ships will continue imaginable aspect of world trade, including to make inbound calls to leading load bio-technology. We have the water and centers here because of the huge resident forest products that many developing populations, and then will push off under nations lack, and those resources, too, will their own power with a little export cargo.” be in greater demand.”

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8 July 2011 www.baycrossings.com SAUSALITO Sausalito Offers Destination Dining and Hidden Shopping Treasures

ausalito has always offered unique boutiques and galleries—Gene porch), you’ll find a a wide range of tempting Hiller Men’s Wear, Jewelry by the Bay and marvelous collection culinary options, whether Hanson Gallery, among others—locals of beautiful Italian it’s the highly lauded Sushi know that two of the most delightful linens, the finest Ran on Caledonia Street, the retail venues in town are Princess Street I t a l i a n p a p e r waterfront Spinnaker, Poggio’s in the and Caledonia. products—writing Photo by Larry Burgess centerS of town or Le Garage at the Princess Street and its decorative papers, journals and Sausalito offers a wide range of dining options, many of them right along waterfront. Schoonmaker Marina. alley, just off Bridgeway in the center of photo albums—as With over 35 restaurants in walking town, offer some of the most charming well as a “kitchen distance from the ferryboat landing boutiques and shopping options in all of shop” with Italian cookbooks and olive- include the hip and contemporary Green and the new, late night ferry schedule, Sausalito. This one short block epitomizes oil tasting. Ciao Bella, the locally owned Apples boutique for women; Pine Street it’s easy to savor some of Sausalito’s the retail character that differentiates and operated Italian ceramic store just Papery, the consummate source for cards, great cuisines. Whether you’re looking Sausalito—small, locally owned shops across the street, is chock full of beautiful wrappings, ribbons and paper products; for casual, outdoor dining or a more offering one-of-a-kind merchandise and imported, hand-painted ceramic pieces and Studio 333, a gallery with over 40 intimate ambiance you’ll find foods and personalized service. with prices for every budget. local artists on display. Yoga of Sausalito flavors from around the world. In the There isPegasus Leathers with an upscale Caledonia Street veers off Bridgeway (in addition to great classes!) offers a last year, seven new restaurants have collection of jackets, belts and shoes. Out north of the center of town, just past fabulous collection of casual wear, and opened in Sausalito offering even more of Hand, at the end of the alley, is owned the new police and fire facilities. Some Blue Bird Yarn & Fiber Crafts will delight savory venues. See the sidebar below for and operated by local Chris Butler and of the retail riches on this “local” street and inspire your creative side. a complete listing of these new dining offers an amazing collection of gifts. The establishments. Scrimshaw Gallery is a true treasure chest of charts and maps, knives and maritime Hidden Treasures: The Retail art. Or walk into Arlecchina—a delightful Riches of Sausalito woman’s clothing boutique—and speak Escape the Fog and Enjoy the Sunshine in with Agnes (in French or English). While Bridgeway, Sausalito’s main In EyeItalia, at the very end of the boulevard, running through the center of retail section on Princess (upstairs in the town offers its own share of world class, charming old Victorian with the beckoning Sausalito! Aurora – Formerly Caccuicco, and La Hacienda – Mexican fare and with the same wonderful ambiance, a full bar offering great margaritas. Take advantage of this Italian trattoria offers great South of the border décor. Ole! 2693 pizza, pasta and outdoor seating. Bridgeway – (415) 332-1677 the late night ferry* to A neighborhood gem on the way Pizzeria Rossetti – Delicious thin- into town from the south. 300 Valley crust Italian pizza, specialty antipasti, wine & dine at one of Street – (415) 330-8930 salads and fresh pastas. 45 Caledonia Bar Bocce – Brought to you by Street – (415) 887-9526 50+ great restaurants. the same Real Restaurant team of Plate Shop – Very avant garde menu. Buckeye, Picco, and Fog City Diner Local, organic cuisine that is carefully fame. Terrific wood-fired pizzas, handcrafted with vegetables plucked homemade soups, salads and an from their own gardens behind the outdoor patio for dining (with heat restaurant! Very hip ambiance for lamps!)…and bocce ball courts of the “hood.” Great bar and specialty course. 1250 Bridgeway – cocktails. 39 Caledonia Street – (415) 331-0555 (415) 887-9047 Harbor View –The former Cat & the Taste of Himalayas – Fabulous Fiddle site with waterfront views of Nepali cuisine with Tibetan and the Sausalito Yacht Harbor offering Indian fusion. Great curries, fresh Italian-inspired seafood, poultry and wild salmon—all served in a warm pastas. 303 Johnson Street – and inviting, charming interior. 2633 (415) 332-1861 Bridgeway – (415) 331-1335. Ric Miller Why They Built The Bridge *June-Oct The last ferry departs Sausalito at 9:40pm on Friday and arrives Ferry Building at 10:05pm and Pier 41 at 10:20pm

www.baycrossings.com July 2011 9 Say Yes to Mineral Sunscreens, but No to Nanos

By Deb Self to share share some recent research by Experts caution parents not to use In general, it might be a good idea Environmental Working Group (EWG) oxybenzone on children. Despite the to avoid mineral sunscreens whose about which sunscreens pose the greatest warning, many chemical sunscreens labels claim a transparent formula. merica’s 33-year wait for the risk to human health, and also explain branded for babies contain oxybenzone, Manufacturers achieve the illusion by FDA to publish rules on Baykeeper’s take on how to protect the which may cause reproductive problems, using tiny engineered particles of zinc and sunscreen labeling ended in aquatic ecosystems you’re likely to splash organ system toxicity, cellular level titanium that are so small—between one June—just in time for the around in this summer. changes and bioaccumulation in the and 100 microns in diameter—they’re apparent end of the rainy There are two main types of sunscreen: food web. Many chemical sunscreens also basically invisible. season. The new rules go into effect next chemical and mineral. The majority of contain Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate or When you choose a nano-free, mineral Ayear and will provide clear guidance for chemical sunscreens contain dangerous retinol), which appears to contribute to sunscreen, you’re not only protecting the most part on sunscreen manufacturers’ compounds that can cause cancer and skin tumors when applied in sunlight. your health, but the Bay’s ecosystem as claims about effectiveness. disrupt hormones. The chemical used Instead, EWG and other environmental well. Remember that any chemical that Until then, you’ve got a few tools to most widely in the United States for groups recommend mineral sunscreens washes off in the shower ends up in the help you choose a sunscreen that does sunscreen protection is oxybenzone (or with zinc oxide or titanium oxide, because Bay, because our sewage treatment plants more good than harm. It was only a benzophenone-3). It has been detected they don’t appear to absorb deep into the generally can’t remove the chemicals in few years ago that I learned about some in 96 percent of people whose urine and body, don’t break down in sunlight and personal care products. surprising health and environmental blood have been tested for it, and has been pose a lower health risk. Local sewage You can read more about Baykeeper’s risks that sunscreen ingredients can widely found, along with other sunscreen treatment plants also generally can remove work to protect the Bay at www.baykeeper. pose to people and to the Bay. I wanted chemicals, in mothers’ milk. natural minerals from the waste stream. org. Search for health information on This advice comes with one important lotions, sunscreens and cosmetics in the caveat. Increasingly, sunscreens are using Skin Deep database at www.ewg.org. nano-particles of zinc and titanium in their formulations, which Baykeeper urges you to avoid if possible. The results Deb Self is of several recent studies suggest that nano- Executive Director of zinc is toxic to human colon cells, harms San Francisco brain stem cells in mice, and accumulates Baykeeper, which in the food chain, where it is likely to be uses science and toxic to many aquatic life forms. Protect advocacy to enforce your kids, your skin and the Bay’s sensitive clean water laws food web by choosing mineral sunscreens and hold polluters that don’t use nanoparticles. accountable. Unfortunately, there is no labeling Deb has 25 years of experience in environmental advocacy and non-profit requirement for nanoparticles, but management, and enjoys paddling the some brands are starting to advertize Bay and walking its shorelines. that their sunscreens are nano-free.

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10 July 2011 www.baycrossings.com IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA Top Shark: Sevengill

By Kati Schmidt shark—found along the California coast. The animal was heavily fished in San Francisco Bay in the 1930s and 40s, ith recent sightings of until the fishery collapsed. However, white sharks making interest in shark fishing was reignited local headlines, the in the mid 1970s following the release Discovery Channel’s of Jaws—arguably the worst ocean film Shark Week on the ever created, in terms of its impact on the horizon and the pupping season for local public’s perception of sharks. Wshark species underway, now is an ideal While sevengill sharks are common in time to take a deeper look at San Francisco San Francisco Bay, little is known about Bay’s largest predator, the sevengill shark, their behavior and ecology. In one of its Notorynchus cepedianus. leading conservation impact programs, Photo courtesy of the Aquarium of the Bay Sevengill sharks are one of five native Aquarium of the Bay’s biologists began The sevengill shark gets its name from having seven gills on each side of their pectoral fins; most species in San Francisco Bay: the others are working with the Biotelemetry Lab at the sharks have only five gills. leopard, soupfin, spiny dogfish, and brown University of California, Davis in 2008, smoothhound sharks. Not just a clever implanting transmitters into sevengills name, sevengill sharks have seven gills on to collect valuable information on the visitors’ connection to marine animals from 6 – 8 p.m. at San Francisco’s Main each side of their pectoral fins; most sharks sharks’ life patterns, basic ecology and and habitats to help protect them for Library. In partnership with the Natural have only five gills. Locally, they reside in issues that endanger their existence. Initial future generations. In its No Fins, No Resources Defense Council and famed bays such as San Francisco, Monterey and findings indicate a previously Future: Support AB 376 exhibition, freediver William Winram, an evening Tomales, but are also found in the South undocumented travel pattern which opened in April, the event will be held at Aquarium of the Bay Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. in and out of the Bay. Aquarium is providing on Thursday, July 28. Lastly, throughout “Sevengill sharks are great to work Further analysis is public education and an the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week run, with,” says Christina J. Slager, director currently underway and action station in support July 30 – August 7, the Aquarium will host of animal care and exhibits for Aquarium will be released later of Assembly Bill AB 376, a variety of events, culminating with the of the Bay. “Even though they’re the Bay’s this summer. which would ban the ever-popular Family Sleepover on August apex predators, at Aquarium of the Bay, Aquarium of the possession, sale, trade and 6, aimed at replacing fear of sharks with they’re like goofy aquatic puppies, waiting Bay exhibits sevengills, distribution of shark fins fascination. The full schedule of events, to be fed.” along with all local shark in California. Aquarium details on the Aquarium’s shark care and Sevengill sharks are ovoviviparous, species, in its Under the Bay visitors can sign personalized research efforts and much more can be meaning they give live birth versus laying exhibit tunnels. In addition postcards in support of AB 376, found at www.aquariumofthebay.org. eggs, with 80 to 100 young born per to viewing these animals, visitors which the Aquarium is mailing to pregnancy. Gestation for this animal can have the unique opportunity to watch the bill’s authors, Assembly members Paul Kati Schmidt is last up to two years. It is thought that San the Aquarium’s Animal Care staff pole Fong (D-Cupertino) and Jared Huffman the Public Relations Francisco Bay may be the primary pupping feed them underwater each Thursday and (D-San Rafael). To date, nearly 4,300 Manager for ground on the west coast for Sevengills. Sunday at 11:30 a.m. postcards have been signed and sent in Aquarium of the The species is one of two in the cow As San Francisco Bay’s Aquarium, a support of this monumental piece of Bay and The Bay shark family—the other being the sixgill strong emphasis is placed on extending legislation. Institute, nonprofit Coming up in July and August, organizations Aquarium of the Bay is leading a variety of dedicated to protecting, restoring events inside and outside its doors to deepen and inspiring conservation of San individuals’ connections with sharks. Francisco Bay and its watershed. A Throughout July and August, Aquarium Bay Area native and aspiring Great educators will be leading “Fintastic! Shark American novelist, Kati enjoys the Discovery” outreach programs at library professional and personal muses found branches throughout San Francisco. This from strolling and cycling along, and Photo courtesy of the Aquarium of the Bay program will culminate with a special occasionally even swimming in San “Even though they’re the Bay’s apex predators, at Aquarium of the Bay, they’re like goofy aquatic evening encounter of sharks on film Francisco Bay and beyond. puppies, waiting to be fed.” and in discussion on Tuesday, August 2,

www.baycrossings.com July 2011 11 SAILING S.S. JEREMIAH O’BRIEN: A BRIEF HISTORY

BY CAPTIAN RAY that generates 2,500 horsepower (at 76 rpm), drives a single propeller and produces a speed of approximately 11 sat down to write this column knots—slow by almost any standard. on Monday, the 6th of June. I Referred to as “dreadful looking didn’t finish it that day, but the objects” by President Roosevelt and “ugly delay didn’t change my mood—a ducklings” by the New York Times, liberty mood sparked by two completely ships were the semi-trucks of the sea separate events that came together for me during World War II, carrying whatever onI this day and started me thinking. needed to be carried wherever it needed to The first happened while having an be carried to. Designed for a life span of Photo by Joel Williams early breakfast at a café on the El Camino only five years (and considered expendable The S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien’s permanent home is at Pier 45 near Fisherman’s Wharf. She is open for Real. An elderly man was finishing his after one voyage), more than 2,700 of tours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when she is not out cruising the Bay. breakfast as we sat down. When he got them were built. Originally designated up to pay, we noticed he was wearing a only as Hull #230, this one was christened Jeremiah O’Brien crew jacket. The second the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien after launching, At the close of World War II, most Christmas Day, and when out cruising. is that June 6 is the 67th anniversary of in honor of the Revolutionary War’s first liberty ships were sold to other nations Much more information can be found at D-Day and the only mention of it I saw naval hero. (On June 12, 1775, Capt. or scrapped. Some, including the S.S. ssjeremiahobrien.org. in the newspaper—yes, I still read a daily Jeremiah O’Brien, commanding the sloop Jeremiah O’Brien, were “mothballed”—she newspaper!—was a Peanuts cartoon. I’ve Unity, forced the H.M.S. Margaretta to spent the next 33 years moored in Suisun Ray Wichmann, seen the Jeremiah O’Brien steaming across surrender. It was the first time a United Bay. She was saved from being scrapped is a US SAILING- San Francisco Bay on several occasions States vessel compelled a British warship by the work of Rear Admiral Thomas J. certified Ocean and I always point her out to my students to strike her colors.) Patterson, the western regional director Passagemaking if we sail past her berth, but had never After making several perilous Atlantic of the Maritime Administration and a I n s t r u c t o r, a really thought much about her until these crossings, the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien former liberty ship sailor. He founded the U S S A I L I N G two events overlapped in my mind. became part of the largest armada ever National Liberty Ship Memorial, arranged Instructor Trainer, The Jeremiah O’Brien is a liberty assembled. She made 11 round trips transfer of ownership to that organization, and a member ship, fully restored, fully operational and between Southhampton and the beaches and in 1979, the S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien of US SAILING’s completely original. She was built by the of Normandy during Operation Overlord, steamed out of the mothball fleet under National Faculty. He holds a 100- New England Shipbuilding Corporation the amphibious invasion of Europe that her own power—the only ship ever to Ton Master’s License, was a charter in South Portland, Maine and launched began on June 6, 1944, carrying troops leave under her own power! skipper in Hawai’i for 15 years, and on June 19, 1943. She has a length of 441 and tanks later used by Gen. George The S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien now has has sailed on both coasts of the United feet, 6 inches, a beam of 57 feet, a draft Patton. In 1994, she was the only ship a permanent home in San Francisco, at States, in Mexico, the Caribbean, of 29 feet, 6 inches, and a displacement (of the 6,939 originally deployed) to Pier 45 near Fisherman’s Wharf. She is and Greece. He is presently employed of 14,245 tons. Her two oil-fired boilers return for the commemoration of the 50th open for tours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily as the Master Instructor at OCSC power a triple expansion steam engine anniversary of D-Day. except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Sailing in the Berkeley Marina.

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12 July 2011 www.baycrossings.com 4th of July Fireworks BEST SEATS ON THE WHARF Join us on board the SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN Pier 45 - San Francisco 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hot Dogs and Chips Entertainment FIREWORKS ABOARD THE SS JEREMIAH O’BRIEN Sunday, July 24, 2011 A chance to see the historic WWII 9am to 4pm battleship, USS IOWA, and what is left of the "Ghost Fleet" oating in Departs from Pier 45 Adults $20; Children (6 to 12) $10; Suisun Bay, ships that served their Seniors (62 and older) $15; country in four wars. Family (2 adults and 2 children) $45. Tickets also available on line: www.ssjeremiahobrien.org Order now at www.ssjeremiahobrien.org or call 415-544-0100

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America’s Cup Catamarans Offer Thrills and Spills Upon First Visit to the Bay Area

Photo by Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com

Bay Crossings Staff Report in Bay winds between 15 and 25 knots. ORACLE Racing began sailing on San Francisco Bay in a series of test runs to ailors around the world know help America’s Cup Race Management San Francisco Bay as a great advance its digital systems and refine the sailing venue. The strong winds configuration of the racecourse. make the sailing intensely Bay Crossings and other members physical, while swift tides make of the press, along with Mayor Ed Lee, for challenging tactical racing. were treated to an up-close look at the S The Bay regularly hosts world high speed catamarans in action on the championship regattas for classes of all Bay. We sailed on a replica of the famous sizes, but nothing will showcase this yacht America, a 139-foot schooner that natural venue like the America’s Cup won the first America’s Cup in 1851. On World Series regattas in 2012 and the several occasions the AC45s ran within Louis Vuitton Cup, America’s Cup feet of the press boat, displaying their raw Photo by Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com Challenger Selection Series, and America’s power and surprising maneuverability. During the initial technical shakedown in San Francisco, Russell Coutts tested the boundaries of the Cup Finals in 2013. The opening press conference at the AC45s. He was able to recover from this extreme maneuver. Last month, many locals and visitors Golden Gate Yacht Club began with team took note when the next-generation video of a near capsize that occurred on AC45 catamarans—45-foot state-of-the- the first day of testing on the Bay. That put the 1988 free-ski Olympic gold medalist, I’m interested in.” art vessels that are the precursors to the the audience on the edge of their seats and to say, “Spectacular San Francisco Bay and ORACLE Racing’s representatives James 72-foot boats competing in 2013—reveled led master of ceremonies Jonny Moseley, extreme boats is the kind of cool sailing Spithill, Russell Coutts, John Kostecki, Kurt

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Jordan and Dirk Kramers all agreed. “These the America’s Cup Event Authority drew are the most physical boats we’ve ever to a close on Friday with a very grateful raced,” said Spithill. “There is a huge reward guest, Mickey Hart, the Grateful Dead’s for sailing these boats well. We think these legendary former drummer, taking are the perfect boats for taking this sport a guest ride with Russell Coutts on to another level.” ORACLE Racing’s No. 5 boat. “We’ll have a lot more maneuvers, Hart enjoys celebrity status wherever which will be very different than past he goes, probably due to his mix of global America’s Cups,” said Kostecki. But it experience and self-deprecating humor. was Coutts who, unwittingly at the time, He was especially enthused for his guest summed it all up best. “You have to find ride after watching the capsize video, and the edge but not go over it,” said Coutts. brought a bit of levity to the end of the “The closer you design a boat to the edge week when he showed up wearing a mask the faster it will go.” and snorkel and carrying a set of diving Later that afternoon, Coutts and fins. “I am ready,” he proclaimed. “You Spithill engaged in demonstration races can never over-prepare for an America’s Photo by Joel Williams to illustrate why San Francisco Bay Cup experience.” Bay Crossings and other members of the press, along with Mayor Ed Lee, were treated to an up-close look at the high speed catamarans on San Francisco Bay. will be the perfect venue for the Cup. Speaking of the capsize video, it America’s Cup Principal Race Officer has racked up over 220,000 views on John Craig set up a trial racecourse that ORACLE Racing’s and ACEA’s YouTube world, including NBC’s Nightly News and Francisco Bay, it couldn’t get any better,” featured reaching, running and beating. channels. Globally, they figure the video Today in the U.S. and the BBC’s Breakfast said design team member Jordan. “Once It was in the second pre-start, however, is viral, meaning more than one million show in the U.K. The capsize was also a the decision was made to design and build when Coutts demonstrated where the views. Safe to say, it’s impossible to visit front-page story in the Sydney Morning these boats there was a big push, and edge really lies with a dramatic capsize a sailing site without seeing it. Herald and the San Francisco Chronicle finally they’re here. It’s pretty exciting.” that sent him and crewman Shannon Additionally, the video has been (as well as this month’s Bay Crossings). We here at Bay Crossings couldn’t agree Falcone into the water. broadcast on news programs around the “Bringing these boats here to San more! “We got caught in the pre-start at the wrong angle and paid the price,” said Coutts, who fell approximately 20 feet through the lower part of the front element of the wing and into the water. “The boats are spectacular, hard to sail. They’re gonna test the best sailors in the world. Luckily I had the crash helmet on.” Falcone fell a shorter distance, but injured his ribs. “It was all in slow motion,” he said. “I didn’t think it was going to go all the way over.” Falcone walked under h i s o w n power to an ambulance w a i t i n g shoreside and drove himself home after a check-up and x-ray. He had sore ribs, but no broken bones. Gilles Martin-Raget/ T h e www.americascup.com w e e k - l o n g Grateful Dead drummer media event Mickey Hart added a little orchestrated Photos by Gilles Martin-Raget/www.americascup.com levity by showing up for a by ORACLE guest ride with flippers and snorkeling gear. Racing and Russell Coutts found out just how far the AC45s can be pushed with this dramatic capsize that threw him and crewman Shannon Falcone into the water.

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A Friendlier Shade of Green: Lawn Conversions Catch On

By Bill Picture creating an outdoor environment that’s practical, easy on the environment and that reflects their personal tastes and styles. n the mid-twentieth century, the “This is a trend that is happening more perfectly manicured front lawn and more, and one of the biggest reasons became a symbol of the American is that people just don’t use their lawns dream, its condition considered a anymore,” said Jeff Becerra, communications mirror in which the homeowner’s manager at StopWaste.org, an ongoing own moral character was reflected. collaboration between the Alameda IBut 50 years later, busy, budget- County Waste Management Authority and conscious homeowners are less concerned the Alameda County Source Reduction with what a patch of grass might say about and Recycling Board. them to passersby than they are with StopWaste.org began a few years ago with a waste reduction focus intended to minimize landfill-bound solid waste. A conservation component was quickly added, and the partnering agencies began offering tips for green building and green gardening. Earlier StopWaste.org this year, StopWaste.org launched the The StopWaste.org website features a video that explains how to transform any lawn into an “Lose Your Lawn the Bay Friendly Way” environmentally friendly garden or decorative landscaping. campaign, which promotes replacing lawns with gardens and landscaping projects that conserve water and prevent starters, homeowners willing to part with “Everything you use on your lawn ends pollution of the San Francisco Bay. their lawns can expect to see an immediate up in the Bay eventually—everything,” “Nowadays, a front lawn is just this difference on their water bills. Becerra explained. “And we’ve seen how thing that eats up a lot of time and money,” But saving money is just the beginning. those chemicals affect the plant and animal Becerra added. Losing your lawn also cuts down on life. Farther up the chain, right at home in According to Becerra, the average waste—lawn clippings, while compostable, fact, those chemicals can make us and our lawn needs about twice as much water as still take up space at compost facilities and kids and pets really sick if we’re exposed.” a garden to stay healthy. And how many require handling—and helps the County StopWaste.org suggests replacing times have you seen water gushing from a of Alameda protect one of Bay Area lawns with organic fruit-and-vegetable StopWaste.org neighbor’s broken sprinkler head? So for residents’ most valued treasures, the Bay. gardens. They’re not only functional; they’re also pretty to look at, fun to watch Love for the Bay grow, and proven to reduce stress. And the fruits and vegetables they produce can help “Every time the Bay Area Council conducts homeowners save even more money. one of its polls and asks residents what’s “The conversion isn’t difficult or most important to them, the health of expensive at all to do yourself,” Becerra the San Francisco Bay ranks right up there said. with strengthening the local economy and The StopWaste.org website features reducing crime,” Becerra said. “We feel a an instructional video that explains how real connection to it, and we want to do to convert a lawn into a garden using the everything we can to protect it.” sheet-mulching process. In short, it involves Still, many of those same residents laying sheets of everyday cardboard right on continue to use weed-killers, pesticides top the existing lawn, getting it wet, covering and chemical fertilizers on their lawns the cardboard with mulch and waiting a few StopWaste.org and gardens, seemingly unaware that these months for the whole thing to breakdown More and more homeowners are trading in their unused patches of turf for landscaping that reflects chemicals have harmful effects far beyond into useable soil. For those who want to their personal style and passion for environmentalism. the boundaries of their property lines. begin planting right away, Becerra suggested

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mixing some compost in with the mulch. the roots and soil where it’s needed most. whole idea is catching on. For years, they Becerra recommended hitting up Combined with the mulch, which holds were running stories on caring for turf.” appliance stores and bicycle shops for more water than a standard lawn, this will Becerra understands that not every larger cardboard boxes. Most are happy help save quite a bit of money on water. homeowner wants the responsibility of to give the boxes away for free to save a fruit-and-vegetable garden. For those themselves the hassle of having to break The proof is in the pudding…er, who prefer landscaping that suits their the boxes down for recycling pickup. in the gardening magazine individual personalities, he said there is For mulch, he suggests contacting an environmentally responsible way to gardeners and tree trimmers. Giving Traffic to the StopWaste.org website’s make a strong personal statement with the tree trimmings away saves them the Lose Your Lawn page has been increasing trees and plants—a statement more trouble of having to haul the material to steadily, as has the number of actual individual than the “I’m perfect” message a compost facility. lawn conversions happening across the our grandparents tried to make with A second video on the organization’s county. Becerra is excited to see residents their manicured lawns. website shows how to convert existing taking StopWaste.org’s advice. He’s “That’s the thing, everyone can have sprinkler systems into drip irrigation equally excited to see the lawn-to-garden the garden that works for them,” he said. StopWaste.org systems. Standard sprinklers spray a conversion being featured in popular “It could be native plants or a garden that broad stream of water on top of plants gardening publications. attracts butterflies or other wildlife. We For more information on the Lose Your (and often adjacent patches of pavement) “Even Sunset magazine recently ran interior decorate, so why not exterior Lawn the Bay Friendly Way campaign that has to work its way down to the soil. a feature on lawn conversions,” he said. decorate too? But follow our tips and do and other StopWaste programs, visit Drip irrigation sends water directly to “That’s a really good gauge of how this it the Bay-friendly way.” www.stopwaste.org.

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www.baycrossings.com July 2011 17 Waterfront Films Return to Jack London Square This Summer

ack by popular demand, community. Local food-centered non- will include foxtrot, waltz and more. For information on any of these events, Jack London Square’s profits will co-sponsor each film and Other upcoming events include the check out JackLondonSquare.com. Waterfront Flicks will begin provide viewers with opportunities to East Bay SPCA adopt-a-thon on July There is also more at Jack London on Thursday, July 7 and run donate food and funds, as well as learn 17 and the Urban Wine Experience, Square on Facebook and on Twitter at through September. Every more about how each organization featuring local vintners, on August 6. @JackLondonSq. other Thursday, food-themed movies— helps the community. Miss Pearl’s Jam The Eat Real Festival will return the Bincluding Julie and Julia, Ratatouille, House will sell grilled treats adjacent to weekend of September 23-25. Jack No Reservations and others—will be the screenings, with 10 percent of the London Square also features monthly projected on a giant inflatable screen at proceeds going to the non-profit food full-moon kayaking and frequent cruises Waterfront Flicks Schedule – this unique venue at sundown. organization of the evening. In addition, on the Presidential yacht Potomac. Food-Themed Films Arrive early to find a prime spot New Belgium Brewery will be selling Aside from these great events, you by the waterfront with blankets or beer, with proceeds going to the East can visit Jack London Square any night Movies begin at sunset. July 7 Julie and Julia stadium chairs. Secure bike parking Bay Bike Coalition. of the week to sample some of Oakland’s July 21 Big Night will be available, so feel free to bike, Summer is also the perfect time to most innovative restaurants, including August 4 Ratatouille walk or drive. Before the sun sets and enjoy more of Jack London Square’s Bocanova, Cocina Poblana, Il Pescatore August 18 Dinner for Schmucks the films roll, Jack London Square will ongoing events. Every Friday at 8:30 and Kincaids, among others. You can also September 1 Who is Killing the Great Chefs host cooking demonstrations and trivia p.m., instructors from the Linden Street swing by each Sunday morning to visit the of Europe? contests. Dance Studio will teach a different dance Jack London Square Farmers Market— September 15 No Reservations Each screening will feature ways to step at “Dancing Under the Stars.” one of the largest in the region. September 29 Chocolat satisfy your stomach and also help the Running through August, dance lessons

18 July 2011 www.baycrossings.com CULTURAL CURRENTS Vallejo ~ San Francisco Prodigal Son and Picasso BBaayyllininkk FFeerrrryy

By Paul Duclos

rodigal son and former San Francisco Opera music director Donald Runnicles, one of the world’s leading interpreters of Wagner, returned to conduct SAVE MONEY an incredible international cast and the renownedP San Francisco Opera Orchestra RIDE TRANSIT and Chorus last month. As one of the fortunate few to witness the entire Ring Cycle—the event was very nearly sold out—I can attest to the remarkable performance of the pit musicians. Why, I wondered? The explanation came from a stagehand I spoke with. “The orchestra is no longer playing for their boss,” he said. “Runnicles is a looser conductor Shuttle Service to Six Flags when he’s just visiting, and the players just Disc overy K ing do m want to work harder for him.” Recipient of the 2009 San Francisco Opera Medal, Runnicles served as music director and principal conductor of San Francisco Opera from 1992 to 2009. He first led the Company in twoRing cycles in 1990 and has since conducted more than 60 productions here, including the world premieres of Adams’s Doctor Atomic and Susa’s The Dangerous Liaisons; the Walk to the Empress Theatre West Coast premiere of Wallace’s Harvey

Milk; and the North American premiere in Downtown Vallejo of Messiaen’s Saint François d’Assise. Picasso’s Women Bathing (1918) is included in the de Young’s exciting summer exhibition. www.EmpressTheatre.org

For those still waiting to get in to the de Young Museum’s major summer The artwork is touring because the Museums of San Francisco. “These exhibition, Picasso: Masterpieces from Musée is currently closed and undergoing works present eloquent testimony Direct Service to AT&T Park the Musée National Picasso, Paris, we a multi-year renovation expected to last to his role as a protean figure who for Giants Games suggest you have a look at the lavishly through 2012. Ranging from informal not only created and contributed to illustrated catalogue co-published with sketchbooks to finished iconic masterpieces, new art forms and movements, but Flammarion/Skira. this unique collection of “Picasso’s Picassos” also forever transformed the very The catalogue contains brilliant images provides significant proof of the artist’s definition of art itself. Following on of all of the 150 important paintings, assertion that “I am the greatest collector the heels of our recent exhibitions of sculptures, prints and drawings created of Picassos in the world.” Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, by Picasso and drawn from the permanent “This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition this exhibition represents a natural collection of the Musée National Picasso, is comprised of works from every progression forward to the masterworks Paris. The handsome publication chronicles phase of Picasso’s extraordinary career, of the 20th century.” the largest and most significant repository including masterpieces from his Blue, The catalogue is available through of the artist’s work in the world, which Rose, Expressionist, Cubist, Neoclassical the Museum Store and online at the comes to the de Young as part of an and Surrealist periods,” said John Museum Store website. $65/hardcover, international tour. Buchanan Jr., director of the Fine Arts $37.50/softcover. www.baylinkferry.com

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Every 9:30AM – 11:30AM, 12:30PM - 2:30PM & 2:30PM - 4:30PM - Introduction to Sailing Course - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, Saturday www.ocscsailing.com This two-hour skippered charter is designed to provide folks who are considering getting into sailing with a real glimpse of the sport, our club and our people. Cost is $40.

Every 6PM – 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail (Women’s Only Boat on July 13th) - OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Wednesday This two-hour skippered charter is a great way to break up a long week. We’ll be sailing from 6 to 8 pm and follow that with a chili and chowder social. Don’t miss this great opportunity for a mid-week break! On July 13th there will be a “Women’s Only” boat! Cost is $40.

July 3 2PM – 4:30PM - Stand up Paddle Boarding - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Come join Outback Adventures and learn why Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing paddle sports in the industry. Learn paddle technique and get an opportunity to try many different kinds of boards. We will practice the skills in the protected waters of the Corte Madera Creek, no experience necessary. ($60 per person 2.5 hrs class)

July 8 6PM – 8:30PM - Sunset Sail – Call of the Sea, Sausalito, (800) 401-7835, www.callofthesea.org Watch the sun set from the deck of our 82’ schooner, SEAWARD. This is a relaxing way to end the week! Wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks included. Adult $45

July 9-10 9AM – 4PM - Crew Course – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com A great pleasure in sailing comes from the ability to participate. Crew with understanding and confidence! With the techniques you learn in this course you will instantly be helpful to any skipper. Cost is $495 and reservations are required.

July 10 10AM – 3PM - Tomales Bay Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Come experience one of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California. Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch. Cost is $85.

July 15 7PM – 10PM - Moonlight Paddle - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Navigating your kayak by moonlight is a mystical experience you won’t soon forget. This unique kayak tour allows for a grand view of the moon rising into the night’s sky. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light reflecting off the water’s surface. Cost is $65 with an additional 10% Friend and Family Discount when booked as a group of 3 or more.

July 16 10AM - 2PM - Bay Cruising Workshop - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net Learn about all the really cool places to go by boat on the San Francisco Bay from people who have been there/done that! Cost: Members FREE/ Non Members $75. Please call to reserve space.

July 16 4PM – 6PM - Monthly FREE BBQ – OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Come sail with us on an Introduction to sailing outing and then partake in our monthly Saturday BBQ. Take a tour of our school, meet club members and make new friends!

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July 17 9AM – 5PM - Motoring Clinic - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net Take the anxiety out of pulling the boat into the slip. Let us teach you all the tools you need to successfully dock your boat - every time! Cost: Members $222/Non Members $295. Please call to reserve space.

July 20 9AM – 5PM - Lunch Sail - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net Join us for a fun sail to a local waterfront restaurant. Enjoy lunch ashore and a brisk sail home! Cost: Members $50/Non Members $67 (lunch not included in price). Please call to reserve space.

July 24 8:30AM – 5PM - Poke Your Nose Out the Gate - Club Nautique Sailing School & Charters, Sausalito, (415) 332-8001, www.clubnautique.net Enjoy a day aboard one of our offshore equipped boats and head out the Gate for a taste of the open sea! The goal is to get around the San Francisco Sea Buoy, located 11 miles west of Mile Rock. Sometimes we make it, sometimes we don’t. Either way it’s a great sail. Cost: Members $175/Non Members $233. Please call to reserve space.

July 24 10AM – 3PM - Tomales Bay Tour - Outback Adventures, Larkspur, 415-461-2222, www.outbackadventures.com Come experience one of the premier paddling destinations in California on this guided kayak tour! Wildlife abounds in this spectacular setting, one of the largest protected bays and coastal area in California. Half way through our paddling tour we will stop on a secluded beach only accessible by small water craft and eat lunch. Cost is $85.

July 26 Thru July 28th – “Voyage Seaward” Sailing Camp for Teens - Call of the Sea, Sausalito, (800) 401-7835, www.callofthesea.org Youth ages 12-15 are invited to take part in this 3-day overnight sailing camp to explore San Francisco Bay! Under the guidance of a professional captain and crew, students are challenged to become a team through learning to sail a classic schooner. Participants learn the basics of sailing and seamanship, conduct hands-on marine research and connect with each other and the Bay in a meaningful and lasting way. Cost is $425 per student.

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www.baycrossings.com July 2011 21 ANGEL ISLAND AngelAngel Island:Island: TheThe Bay’sBay’s ForgottenForgotten JewelJewel

Photo by Joel Williams Angel Island is located one mile south of the Tiburon Peninsula but, surprisingly, most Bay Area residents have never visited this spectacular State Park right in our back yard.

ffering spectacular views hunting site for Coastal Miwok Indians. 1890s, the Marine Hospital Service, a Cove. Today all that remains are four of the San Francisco It was later a haven for Spanish explorer branch of the federal government that of the original 40 structures. skyline, the Marin Juan Manuel de Ayala, a cattle ranch, has evolved into the U.S. Public Health Headlands and Mount and a U.S. Army post. From 1910 to Service, needed an isolated location Camp Reynolds Tamalpais, Angel Island 1940, the island processed hundreds of to construct and operate a quarantine is the largest island in San Francisco Bay. thousands of immigrants, the majority station to protect the west coast from Established in September 1863, Camp LocalO residents usually know where Angel from China. During World War II, contagious diseases traveling with Reynolds was named for one of the most Island is located—one mile south of the Japanese and German POWs were held passengers on ships sailing into the San beloved generals of the Union Army Tiburon Peninsula—but, surprisingly, on the island, which was also used as a Francisco Bay. The Marine Hospital and the first general to be killed at the most have never visited. Maybe that’s jumping-off point for American soldiers Service constructed over 40 buildings Battle of Gettysburg. Camp Reynolds— because the visitor’s center, in Ayala Cove returning from the Pacific. In the 50s and in what was then known as Hospital along with Fortress Alcatraz and Fort on the north side of the Island, is only 60s, the island was home to a Project Nike accessible by ferries or private boats. missile base. Finally, it became a State Park Angel Island is a stunning, in 1954. underutilized natural resource in the Bay In a certain sense there are four Area, and Bay Crossings urges people to completely different parks to see, each jump on a ferry boat this summer to visit with its own identity. this beautiful and historic island right in our own backyard. Over 13 miles of foot The Quarantine Station and trails and fire roads circle the entire island. Ayala Cove Trails lead to the 788-foot high summit of Mt. Livermore; eight miles of roadway In 1775, Lt. Juan Manual de Ayala are available for bike riding. Bicycles can of the Royal Spanish Navy sailed into be brought by ferry or rented and used on the Bay on the San Carlos, the first the island-circling Perimeter Road and the European ship to enter. He anchored fire roads. in the cove that now bears his name, Photo by Joel Williams The island is alive with history. Three and spent over a month charting the The Angel Island Ferry is a family owned operation that runs between Tiburon and Angel Island, about a 10-minute ride. thousand years ago, it was a fishing and Bay. Over a century later, in the early

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Point—was established to protect San Francisco from invading Confederate ships in search of guns and gold. Later, the camp was used during the 1870s as a training center for soldiers fighting in the Indian Wars. Today only a fraction of the original buildings exist, and the ones that have been protected serve as a reminder of California’s sometimes-overlooked importance during the Civil War.

East Garrison of Ft. McDowell

In about 1900, the miscellaneous military bases on Angel Island were reorganized into one base called Fort McDowell—named for the Civil War General Irvin McDowell. The facilities we see today at East Garrison were constructed by military prisoners from Photo by Joel Williams Alcatraz Island between about 1909 and Some of the most breathtaking views of San Francisco’s skyline can be seen from Perimeter Road at the south end of the Island. 1910. The garrison was a model military base with all the pleasures of home— including a bowling alley, movie theater, Island. Sadly, the purpose of the site 30’ to 50’, cost $10. The California State fees are $20 per night and can be used up hamburger stand, barber shop and a was to enforce the Chinese Exclusion Park Annual Day Use Pass, costing $125, to seven nights in a row. Slips and buoys Wells Fargo office. During World War Act of 1882, a law that prohibited can be used to pay dock fees. Mooring are on a first-come first-served basis. II, over 100,000 soldiers were processed most Chinese from becoming United going to and returning from the Pacific States citizens. The immigrants who theater of the war, and soldiers’ letters passed through the site had deep and have told us the food on Angel Island agonizing experiences, and expressed was the best they had at any base. these emotions by carving poetry into SUPPORT THE BAY. the walls of the detention barracks. The United States Immigration Station site was dedicated as a National Historic (USIS) and North Garrison Landmark in 1997. Angel Island is open from 8 a.m. to Located on the north side of Angel sunset all year and is accessible by ferries Island, the USIS opened in 1910 and leaving from San Francisco, Tiburon, operated until 1940, when a fire forced Alameda and Vallejo via transfer in SF the closure of the site. During the 30 (see ferry schedules on pages 24-25). years it was in operation, over one Private boats can use the boat slips or the million persons were processed on Angel 27 mooring buoys at Ayala Cove. Slips,

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www.baycrossings.com July 2011 23 Sponsored by Golden Gate Ferry LARKSPUR* Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Larkspur Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Larkspur Larkspur Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Larkspur 5:50 a.m. 6:20 a.m. 6:25 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ------6:35 7:05 7:10 7:40 11:40 12:30 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:10 7:40 7:45 8:15 1:40 p.m. 2:30 2:40 3:30 7:50 8:20 8:30 9:05 3:40 4:30 4:40 5:25 San Pablo Bay Vallejo 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:45 5:30# 7:00 7:15 8:00 9:15 9:50 10:10 10:45 One-way Ferry Fares 10:10 10:45 10:55 11:30 Larkspur Larkspur Sausalito 11:10 11:45 11:55 12:30 p.m. 11:40 12:15 p.m. 12:25 p.m. 1:00 Daily Daily 12:40 p.m. 1:15 1:25 2:00 Richmond Adult Cash Fare $8.75 $9.25 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 Pacific 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:05 Clipper $5.70 $4.85 Tiburon 3:40 4:15 4:25 4:55 Ocean Youth/Senior/Disabled $4.25 $4.50 Angel Island 4:15 4:45 4:55 5:25 Sausalito ------5:20 6:05 Children 5 and under FREE FREE Alcatraz 5:10 5:45 5:55 6:25 (limit 2 per fare-paying adult) Berkeley 5:35 6:10 6:20 6:50 Children ages 5 and under travel free when accompanied by a 6:35 7:10 7:20 7:50 full fare paying adult (limit two youth per adult). 7:20 7:55 8:10 8:40 N Oakland 8:10 8:45 8:50 9:20 Golden Gate Ferry Fares, Effective July 1, 2011 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 Fares shown are for one-way travel San Francisco San Alameda * Direct ferry service is provided to most Giants games at AT&T Park. Special service is provided to various concerts and the Francisco Harbor Bay Isle Bay to Breakers Race. On weekdays, with the exception of the 5:20pm San Francisco departure which uses a 715 passenger Bay Spaulding vessel, all other trips use high-speed catamarans. Weekend service is provided by a 715 passenger Spaulding vessel. # 5:30pm trip is via Sausalito. . SAUSALITO Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito Sausalito Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Sausalito ALAMEDA/OAKLAND ALAMEDA/OAKLAND 7:10 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:40 a.m. 8:10 a.m. ------10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 8:20 8:45 10:15 10:45 11:20 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Weekdays to San Francisco Weekends and Holidays to San Francisco 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:25 1:55 Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. Depart Depart Arrive S.F. Arrive S.F. 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:50 4:20 4:45 5:15 6:00 a.m. 6:10 a.m. 6:30 a.m. ----- 9:00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. - - - 9:35 a.m. 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 5:35 6:05 6:30 7:00 7:05 7:15 7:35 ----- 10:40 10:25 * 11:10 a.m. 11:25 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 ------6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 8:10 8:20 8:40 ----- 12:20 p.m. 12:10 pm * 12:50 pm 1:05 p.m. 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 a.m. 1:55 1:45 * 2:25 2:40 11:00 10:50* 11:30 11:45 4:00 3:45 * 4:30 4:45 Contact Information For the Golden Gate Ferry website, visit: http://goldengateferry.org/ 12:45 p.m.^ 12:35 p.m.* 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:45 5:30 * - - - 6:20 Toll free 511 or 711 (TDD) Comments and questions can be submitted at http://ferrycomments.goldengate.org/ 2:30 2:20*^ 3:00 3:10 7:20 7:05 * 7:50 8:05 Holiday service is in effect on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents No ferry service on New Year’s Day, 4:40 4:30*^ 5:10 ----- 8:55 ^ 8:45 * 8:25 9:30 Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and the day after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 5:50 5:40*^ 6:15 ----- 10:30 ^ 10:20 * - - - 11:00 ^ Thanksgiving Day (Sausalito). The Larkspur line operates on a Modified 6:20 6:10* ----- 7:00 Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco Holiday Schedule on the day after Thanksgiving Day. 6:55^ 6:45*^ 7:20 ----- Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 7:55^ 7:45* 8:20 ----- Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 8:55^ 8:45* ----- 9:25 Bay Area Ferry Terminal Locations 8:30 a.m. # - - - 9:10 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Weekdays from San Francisco 9:45 10:00 10:20 10:35 Alameda Ferry Terminal Depart S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Arrive 11:35 11:50 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:20 p.m. 2990 Main St. in Alameda Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 1:10 p.m. 1:25 p.m. 1:45 1:55 2:50 - - - 3:45 3:55 ----- 6:30 a.m.# 7:15 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 4:55 5:10 5:30 5:40 ----- 7:35# 8:20 8:10 Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal 6:30 6:45 7:05 7:15 ----- 8:40# 9:25 9:15 2 MeCartney Drive in Alameda 8:10 8:25 8:45 8:55 10:15 a.m. 10:30 10:50^ 11:00^ 9:40 9:55 10:15 10:25 12:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:35 p.m.^ 12:45 p.m.^ Larkspur Landing Ferry Terminal 1:45 2:00 2:20^ 2:30^ No ferry service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New 3:45 4:10 4:30^ 4:40^ Year’s Day, and Presidents Day. 101 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., just east of U.S. Highway 101 in Larkspur, CA Regular weekday service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day ----- 5:20 5:40 5:50 5:20 5:45 6:10 6:20 FARES: One Round 10 Ticket 20 Ticket Monthly Oakland Ferry Terminal ----- 6:25 6:45 6:55 Way Trip Book Book Pass 530 Water St @ Jack London Square in Oakland ----- 7:25 7:45 07:55 Adult (13+) $6.25 $12.50 $50.00 $90.00 $170.00 ----- 8:25 8:45 08:55 Junior (5-12) $3.50 $7.00 PURCHASE TICKETS Child under 5* FREE FREE ONBOARD THE FERRY Sausalito Ferry Terminal * To S.F. via Oakland # To Alameda via Oakland Senior (65+)* $3.10 $6.20 or at the Regional Transit Humbolt St. & Anchor Ave. in downtown Sausalito ^ Departs immediately after loading Connection (RTC) at participating Disabled Persons* $3.10 $6.20 Bay Area businesses. Please call For the most current schedule, visit http://www. Active Military $5.00 $10.00 the 24-hour Ferry Fone at eastbayferry.com/ Tiburon Ferry Terminal School groups $2.00 $4.00 (510) 522-3300 to confirm times. Short Hop 3 $1.50 n/a Behind Guaymus Restaurant & the Intersection of Tiburon Blvd. & Main St. in Tiburon Seniors must show valid I.D., Regional Schedule information collected from Transit Connection Discount or Medicare Card. Disabled Persons must show Vallejo Ferry Terminal a Regional Transit Connection Discount Card. Children under 5 ride free http://www.eastbayferry.com when accompanied by an adult. Active Military Personnel must show military 289 Mare Island Way in Vallejo I.D. Fares subject to change. All times are estimates.

24 July 2011 www.baycrossings.com Blue & Gold Ferry Baylink Ferry Harbor Bay Ferry BAY CRUISE SAUSALITO VALLEJO EAST END OF ALAMEDA/S.F. Depart Pier 39 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 VALLEJO – SAN FRANCISCO Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekdays Weekends and Holidays Weekdays Weekdays Harbor Bay S.F. Ferry S.F. Ferry Harbor Bay Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. Depart Vallejo Depart S.F. Depart Pier 41 Island Bldg. Bldg. Island 11:00 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 to S.F Ferry Ferry Bldg. Fisherman’s Wharf 12:00 p.m. 4:15 12:00 p.m. 5:00 6:30 a.m. 6:55 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 7:25 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Building to Vallejo to Vallejo 12:30 5:30 12:30 5:30 7:30 7:55 8:00 8:25 12:35 p.m. 1:05 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 2:30 2:30 6:15 5:30 a.m. 6:35 a.m. ----- 8:30 8:55 4:35 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:45 2:05 2:35 2:45 3:10 3:00 - - - 3:00 6:45 6:30 7:35 ------4:30 p.m. 5:35 6:00 3:45 - - - 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:55 7:00 8:30 ------5:05 p.m. 5:30 6:35 7:00 5:05 5:35 5:45 6:15 7:45 8:55 ------6:05 6:30 7:35 8:00 For the most current schedule, visit www.blueandgoldfleet.com - - - 7:55 8:00 8:20 8:45 9:55 ----- 7:05 7:30 Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. Additional cruises may 8:40 * 9:35 * 9:40 * 10:20 * 10:00 > 11:20 > 11:45 a.m. > be added on demand. Check with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. No *Fridays only - Friday North Bay Getaway No weekend service reserved seating available. 11:30 12:40 p.m. ----- Weekends and Holidays 2:00 p.m. ^ 3:30 ^ 3:10 p.m. ^ FARES: FARES: All prices include audio tour. 3:00 4:30 ----- Depart S.F. Arrive Depart Arrive S.F. 4:05 5:15 ----- Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry passengers can Adult $25.00 Junior (12-18) $21.00 Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 4:45 6:00 ----- purchase Ferry tickets, passes and books on board Senior (62+) $21.00 Child (5-11) $17.00 10:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 ^ 7:30 ^ 7:15 ^ the ferries. Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry accepts Discount fares available at 12:15 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:25 cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Commuter http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Sightseeing/Boat/baycruise.cfm 2:15 2:45 3:00 3:30 Summer Weekends & Holidays (effective 4/30/11) Checks as payment for ferry tickets. 3:40 4:10 4:20 5:10 Fare: 8:30a.m ^ 10:00 a.m. ^ 9:40 a.m. ^ ANGEL ISLAND - S.F. ------5:00 5:30 One-way Adult $6.50 10:00 > 11:10 > 11:30 > Weekdays – Daily Departures Pier 41 5:20 5:50 6:00 6:55 One-way Juniors (5-12) $3.25 7:05 7:40 7:45 8:40 11:30 12:40 Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive Children (under 5) Free 2:00 p.m. > 3:10 p.m. > 3:30 p.m. > One-way Seniors (62 & over) $3.75 Oakland Alameda Angel Angel Alameda Oakland No service on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, 3:30 ^ 5:00 ^ 4:40 ^ and New Year’s Day / Weekend Schedule on Presidents Day Disabled $3.75 Island Island 5:15 6:30 ----- Active Military $5.25 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:05 am 10:10 am - - - 10:30a FARES: One-way Round-trip 7:30 ^ 9:00 ^ 8:40 ^ - - - 1:05 pm 1:40 pm 1:45 pm - - - 2:05 pm One-way Commute (book of 10) $55.00 Adult $10.50 $21.00 ------2:50 pm 3:00 pm 4:25 pm 3:20 pm One-way Commute (book of 20) $100.00 Child (5-11) $6.25 $12.50 FARES: One-way Monthly Pass (book of 40) $185.00 Weekends – Departures Pier 41 For the most current schedule, visit Free MUNI and AC Transit Transfers Provided Adult (13-64) $13.00 Depart Arrive Arrive http://www.blueandgoldfleet.com/Ferry/Sausalito/index.cfm Depart Arrive Depart Senior (65+)/Disabled/Medicare $6.50 Oakland Alameda Oakland Alameda Angel Angel Child (6-12) $6.50 Island Island TIBURON –Pier 41/ SF Ferry Building Baylink DayPass $24.00 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:10 am 10:20 am 11:15 am 11:35a Weekdays Baylink Monthly Pass (Bus / Ferry) $290.00 Angel Island Ferry 11:20 11:45 12:15 pm 12:25 pm - - - 1:20 pm w/Muni $345.00 Depart Depart Arrive TIBURON – ANGEL ISLAND - - - 2:10 pm 3:10 3:20 pm - - - 3:50 pm Arrive Depart Arrive Call (707) 64-FERRY or visit www.baylinkferry.com for updated information. S.F. S.F. ------4:40 pm 6:00 pm 5:35 pm S.F. Ferry Tiburon Tiburon S.F. Ferry Weekdays (May 1, 2011 thru October 16, 2011) Bldg Pier 41 Bldg Pier 41 Travel time between Vallejo and San Francisco is ANGEL ISLAND PRICES (Round-trip) approximately 60 minutes. 11:45am 10:50am 11:10am 11:15am 11:35am 12:00pm 10:00 a.m. 11:00 1:00 p.m. 3:00 FARES S.F. Pier 41 Alameda/ Vallejo* ------12:10pm 12:30pm 12:35pm ------12:55 Returning Ferry Bldg* Oakland* > Serves SFFB first, then Pier 41. 10:20 a.m. 11:20 1:20 p.m. 3:30 ------1:05 1:25 1:30 ------2:05 ^ Serves Pier 41 first, then SFFB. Adult $15.00 $14.50 $30.50* ------2:15 2:35 2:40 ------3:20 Weekends (May 1, 2011 thru October 16, 2011) Child $8.50 (age6-12) $8.50 (age 5-12) $21.00 (ages 6-12) ------3:20 4:15 4:25 ------4:55 Child Free (5 & under) Free (4 & under) Free (5 & under) ------4:05 4:45 ------10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hourly * All prices include State Park Fees / Weekend Schedule on Memorial 7:15 ------7:35 7:45 ------8:20 Red & White Day (May 25) / Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day (Sept 7) Returning 8:55* 8:40* 9:15* 9:20* 10:05* 10:20* BAY CRUISE Mar 31- May 24 10:20 a.m. - 5:20 p.m. Hourly ALAMEDA/OAKLAND - WEEKENDS ONLY * Fridays only - Friday North Bay Getaway FARES: Round Trip (*Limit one Pier 43½ FARES: Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive Adult (13 and over) $13.50 free child, Adult (18+) $22.00 Oakland Alameda Angel Angel Alameda Oakland TIBURON Weekends and Holidays Monday through Sunday Child (6 - 12) $11.50 ages 2 Island Island Youth (5-17) $16.00 Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive 10:00 a.m. Children (3 - 5) $3.50 and under, 1:45 p.m. Child (under 5)Free 9:00am* 9:10am* 10:10am 3:10pm 3:45pm* 3:55pm S.F. Ferry Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon S.F. Ferry Pier 41 Toddlers (ages 2 and under) Free* per paying 10:45 2:30 Family Pass $69.00 Vallejo - Weekends Only Bldg Bldg 11:15 Bicycles $1.00 adult.) 3:00 (2 Adult + 4 Youth) Depart Arrive Depart Arrive 9:20 am 9:45 am 10:30 am 10:40 am 11:10 a 11:35 a 12:00 p.m. 3:45 For the most current schedule and other information, visit Vallejo Angel Island Angel Island Vallejo 11:20 am 11:45 12:40 pm 12:45 pm - - - 1:20 pm 12:30 * 4:15 * Weekends Only http://www.angelislandferry.com/ 8:30 am * 10:10 am 3:20 pm 5:40 pm - - - 2:10 pm 2:45 2:55 - - - 3:50 1:15 5:00 * Schedule Subject to change w/o notice ------4:40 pm 9:45 pm - - - 3:40 4:30 4:40 ------5:20 6:15 6:25 ------* Requires transfer at Pier 41 to 9:40am AI Ferry. Return ferries transfer at Pier 41 onto Vallejo Baylink. - - - 7:05 8:00 8:05 - - - 8:40 TIBURON COMMUTE FARES: One-way Round trip TIBURON – S.F. Ferry Building Adult $10.50 $21.00 Child (5-11) $6.25 $12.50 Weekdays 20 Ticket Commute Book $140.00 (Mon. - Fri.) Depart Arrive S.F. Depart S.F. Arrive Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon 6:00 a.m. 6:20 a.m. ------6:50 7:10 7:15 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 7:50 8:10 8:15 8:35 8:45 9:05 ------4:25 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:20 p.m. 5:25 5:45 5:50 6:10 6:15 6:35 6:40 7:00 7:15 7:35 9:20 * 10:05 * 8:55 * 9:15 * * Fridays only - Friday North Bay Getaway

ROCKETBOAT Seasonal May through October Depart from Pier 39 12:00 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:45 4:30 5:15 - - - - Fun on Ferries, Shoreline Snacking and Shopping, Take the Kids, Bikes FARES: Adult (age 19 and over) $24.00 on Boats, Fun on Ferries... Junio (12 - 18) $20.00 Child (5 - 11) $16.00 www.baycrossings.com *Height restrictio. Children must be at least 40 inches tall to ride.

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Ghostly Cruise Francis Yacht Club from July 19-24. It Take a cruise on Sunday July 24 aboard the has been 20 years since a Windsurfing th historic Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien World Championship has graced the of from San Francisco to Suisun Bay’s Ghost waters of San Francisco. The event will July Fleet, a collection of US Navy and merchant be the premiere world championships for reserve ships created following World juniors (under 17), youth (under 15) and Waterfront Fireworks Displays War II. In 2010 plans were announced masters (over 35) in their respective racing 4San Francisco to remove the Ghost Fleet in stages. The classes. Racing will be featured over two PIER 39 invites you to enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day celebration. O’Brien was once part of this reserve fleet, courses spread along the San Francisco From Noon – 1 p.m. enjoy the cool sounds of Ruby Summer, A Beach Pop but was salvaged and restored as a museum City waterfront. Racers will depart from Band. From 2 - 4:30 p.m. rock out with Club 90 with hits from the 90’s. ship. This sailing to Suisun Bay is to review Crissy Field everyday where hundreds Then, dance the night away from 6 - 9:30 p.m. with Tainted Love playing the remaining ships and to say farewell to of supporters are expected to watch and all your favorites from the 80s. When the sun goes down around 9:30 p.m. the few that will be taken out later in 2011 cheer on the international competitors stick around for the City of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display over to be scrapped. This could possibly be (and the action will be broadcast live by the Bay! View from PIER 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park or aboard your last chance to see the historic WWII a professional announcer stationed in a the Jeremiah O’Brien. battleship Iowa. Only 52 ships remain of super structure on the beach). With racers a fleet that once was as big as a good-size coming from across the globe to race in the North Bay Hercules - Fireworks display will Navy. Boarding begins at 8 a.m. and the ship dependable winds of San Francisco Bay, Sausalito - Fourth of July Parade/ begin at 9:30 p.m. at the waterfront. departs at 9 a.m. Tickets are $95 Adults, $50 you can expect world class competition Picnic/Fireworks: 10 a.m. parade View from Market Hall and other Children, $250 Family (two Adults and two with a unique international flavor. followed by picnic at Dunphy Park locations throughout town with lots Children). Call (415) 544-0100 for tickets from noon to 5 p.m. Activities include of free parking at Market Hall and the or visit www.ssjeremiahobrien.org. flag raising, entertainment by Paul Hercules Transit Center on Willow. Free Historic Tour at Robinson & Friends and Curtis Lawson Mare Island plus food and games. The celebration Solano County Jazz in the Fillmore On Saturday, July 30 Mare Island Heritage continues as the City of Sausalito Parks Vallejo (Six Flags) - Fireworks show Fillmore Merchants Association and the Trust volunteers will host two free tours and Recreation Department co-host on two days, roller coasters, rides, Fillmore Community Benefit District presents with no pre-registration required, as part an evening of celebration at Gabrielson animal stats and picnic in the park. Fillmore Jazz Festival 2011 on Saturday, July of the 18th Annual LaborFest 2011. Park from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The celebration Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants in the first tour starting at will feature live entertainment and end 4. Park open from 10:30 a.m. - 10 Blending art and soul in one of the country’s 11:30 a.m. will learn about some of the with a spectacular show of fireworks on p.m. (until 9 p.m. on Sunday). 1001 most unique neighborhoods, the Fillmore labor issues that influenced work life San Francisco Bay. Fairgrounds Drive in Vallejo. Jazz Festival is the largest free jazz festival on at the shipyard and walk through the the West Coast, drawing over 90,000 visitors central shipyard with some of the workers Marin County Fair - Fireworks every Benicia – Picnic in the Park & over the Independence Day weekend. From who built and repaired Navy vessels up evening June 30 through July 4 at 9:30 Fireworks - Fireworks start at 9 p.m. sunup to sundown, visitors can groove to the until the base closure in 1996. Following p.m. This will be the biggest, most at the foot of First Street. Arts, crafts, sounds of live music from multiple stages, an optional brown bag lunch where elaborate fireworks spectacular ever hot food, live entertainment, and browse the offerings of over eight blocks of complementary drinks will be served at staged over the lagoon, to launch the children’s activities throughout the day fine art and crafts, and enjoy gourmet food the Shoreline Heritage Preserve picnic 75th anniversary celebration of the from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. 250 E L Street and beverages. Asian to Cajun, paintings to grounds, a second narrated walking and Golden Gate Bridge. Concerts, Shangri- in Benicia. pottery, old favorites and new directions, the driving tour is scheduled to begin at 2 La Chinese Acrobats, educational/ Fillmore Jazz Festival is not to be missed. p.m. with retired ILWU member Jeff interactive exhibits, carnival rides, film Suisun City - Independence Day This year’s entertainment continues the Bonneville and Mare Island Shoreline festivals, arts and crafts, and contests. 10 Spectacular - Fireworks show at 9:15 tradition of showcasing outstanding artists Heritage Preserve manager Myrna Hayes. Avenue of the Flags in San Rafael. p.m. with music on 1610 AM radio. from across the jazz spectrum, at Fillmore “A ‘Mutiny’ that Changed History” will Music, crafts, food vendors, restaurants, between Jackson and Eddy, Fillmore Street, describe what became known as the East Bay dancers, giant slide, and rock climbing all San Francisco. Admission is free. For more Port Chicago Mutiny that took place Berkeley Marina - Fireworks start at day 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Harbor Plaza, info, visit www.fillmorejazzfestival.com or at the Mare Island Naval Ammunition 9:30 p.m. Live entertainment all day, 558 Solano Street in Suisun City. call (800) 310-6563. Depot August 9, 1944, three weeks face painting, arts & crafts, Adventure after the Port Chicago Explosion that Playground, massages, dragon boat Martinez – Fireworks Windsurfing Champs resulted in the greatest loss of life on rowing, and food from 12 p.m. to at the Marina begins at Breeze Into Town home soil during WWII. For more 10 p.m. 201 University Avenue in approximately 9:30 p.m. The 2011 Masters Windsurfing World information, call (707) 557-9816 or visit Berkeley. at Waterfront Park. Championship will be hosted by the St. www.mareislandpreserve.org.

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