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AYAY ROSSINGSROSSINGS “The VoiceBB of the Waterfront” CC July 2007 Vol.8, No.7

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www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS July 2007 3 columns 10 SAILING ADVENTURES 13 Views in and along 9 the Bay guides by Scott Alumbaugh news WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES BREW REVIEW 07 16 WATERFRONT NEWS Our recreational resource guide San Rafael’s Rafters 05 Waterfront industry Grille & Brewery WTA FERRY SCHEDULES by Patrick Burnson 18 by Joel Williams Be on-time for last call AROUND THE BAY WATERFRONT 22 09 To see, be, do, know ADVENTURES Biking in the BAYCROSSINGS Headlands July 2007 Volume 8, Number 7 by Dan Sankey sponsored stories Bobby Winston, Proprietor Joel Williams, Publisher Michelle Moday, Editor FERRY NEWS CITY OF RICHMOND 11 14 Marina Bay ADVERTISING & MARKETING Ferry Joel Williams, Advertising & Marketing Director remodels Marin - GRAPHICS & PRODUCTION 17 Francisco Arreola, Designer / Web Producer BBQ Contest in the Square ART DIRECTION Francisco Arreola; Michelle Moday green pages METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION WORKING WATERFRONT 20 COMMISSION (MTC) Patrick Burnson ECO-BUILDING Free Transit & Bay Trail Adventures COLUMNISTS 13 Joel Williams; Investing in green Scott Alumbaugh condos WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS ON OUR COVER Bill Picture; Camper English; Dan Sankey; Dennis Anderson; JB Powell; Kristen Bole; by Michelle Slade Loren Earle-Cruikshanks; Michelle Moday; Scott Hargis

ACCOUNTING Cindy Henderson Letters Dear Editor, Subscribe: Thank you for linking to my Nike web site in Dan By mail: $45 / year (12 monthly issues) Sankey's article on the China Camp bike trails [June Online: www.baycrossings.com/subscribe.asp 2007]. However, I must point out that the multiple Advertising Inquiries: references to Nike "silos" on the mountain top are not (707) 556-3323, [email protected] correct. The concrete circles up there were foundations for radar antennas. The missiles were kept down below at the end of Smith Ranch Road. Bay Crossings -- Jef Poskanzer The new Bay Trail maps for the nine Bay Area counties are now Ferry Building, #22 San Francisco, CA 94111 available. This image, from the cover of the San Francisco trail www.baycrossings.com We appreciate the opportunity to publish our readers' guide, shows pedestrians and bikers near in typical, comments, letters or requests for corrections, which can A Division of Nematode Media, LLC early July weather conditions. See story, page 21. Photo courtesy be sent to [email protected]. of Trail Project. www.baytrail.org

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Agricultural Shippers Struggle to Compete in the Global Marketplace

BY PATRICK BURNSON Friedmann said. “Generally speaking, not responded to these concerns. examining all modes – rail, truck, barge, these export shipments complicate and “Senators from farm states have urged ocean – in all regions of the nation. slow down this import fl ow.” the President to appoint STB leadership, San Francisco – Calling for dramatic Furthermore, argued Friedmann, the which will work to improve rail service, and 2. Understand how the reduction of action to avert a looming “transport transportation system now in place, is who have sponsored legislation to revise service in one mode impacts the ability crisis,” Peter Friedmann, the Agricultural designed to expedite imports, and delay existing laws which penalize “captive” rail of other modes to provide sufficient Transportation Coalition’s executive exports… a situation he says will have shippers, reliant on a particular line. and affordable service for agricultural director, urged shippers here to apply long-term consequences. It could leave The STB, which oversees the railroads products. political pressure “before it’s too late.” some places, such as small Central Valley to protect the shipping public, was not “U.S. agriculture faces a dire threat, farm towns, behind. the only agency in Friedmann’s sights. 3. Quantify the dollar impact of these losing domestic and global market share, “While the four Class I national He insisted that it’s now time to draft a transportation defi ciencies on sales and profi t margin and international sales,” he railroads are hauling more cargo than “national transportation white paper.” competitiveness of agricultural products said. “Simply put, U.S. agriculture can ever before, the volume growth is in the “We must address the transport system and jobs. compete with anyone in producing and containerized consumer goods imported as it impacts agriculture – all modes of processing, but domestic transportation from Asia,” he said. “This intermodal carriage in all regions of the country,” 4. Provide an inventory of possible barriers are increasingly hindering our cargo is offl oaded at West Coast ports, Friedmann declared and says that four improvements or solutions. Set fourth efforts to sell competitively in the global and railed straight through, non-stop, to specifi c points should be looked at: a realistic agenda of steps that the U.S. marketplace.” Chicago, St. Louis, or all the way across government and our private sector Shippers attending the AgTC’s annual to the East Coast metropolitan areas.” 1. Inventory the challenges facing U.S. can take to improve the domestic and two-day conference here had heard it This inbound intermodal move agriculture exporters (and importers), international transport system. before, but the tenor this time was far has become the “foundation” of ocean more strident. and rail carrier’s business model, added “Dramatic changes in the balance of Friedmann. The problem gets worse import versus export trade over the past when carriers by-pass inland load points, decade have created confl icting agendas where agriculture is produced, in a race with our international and domestic to get empty boxes readied for outbound transportation system is increasingly deployment. SAN FRANCISCO BAY unable to serve,” said Friedmann. “The result is the growing inability Drydocking and Repair He noted that freight intermediaries for U.S. ag shippers to gain timely and are importing ever growing volumes affordable access to our seaports,” he of high value, time sensitive consumer said. “This situation reduces already electronic products from Asia (cell thin margins, and all too frequently phones; MP3 players, laptops, etc…), creates delays and increases the transport which move into centralized “mega” costs to a level which forces purchasers distribution centers in the most densely to look at other countries such as populated areas of the country. Argentina, Australia and Brazil for “On the other hand, we are exporting goods.” And, despite numerous petitions relatively lower valued agricultural by ag shippers, Friedmann says the products from diverse rural locations,” Surface Transportation Board (STB) has

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Stuck in the Slow Lane? It’s Time to Change Lanes

BY IVY MORRISON “Cash payers will have fewer plaza confi guration at the Golden Gate lanes at the toll plazas. New signage and lanes available. So we’re encouraging Bridge will not be changed. Dedicated pavement markings will direct drivers to everyone to sign up for FasTrak now carpool lanes at the the correct lanes at each toll plaza. he FasTrak advantage at Bay to avoid possible delays in the cash and San Mateo-Hayward Bridge toll “We’re greatly extending the length Area toll plazas is about to get lanes,” said Marin County Supervisor plazas will convert to FasTrak-only lanes of the FasTrak-only lanes to separate Ta whole lot bigger — and so is and Metropolitan Transportation during non-peak hours. FasTrak customers and cash payers, and the disadvantage of paying bridge tolls Commission member Steve Kinsey.“We Two more FasTrak-only lanes will be to eliminate the weaving between lanes with cash. Starting in July, more cash are focused on making the FasTrak added at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay that often adds to the backups at the toll lanes at the Bay Area’s state-owned toll program easy and accessible to Bridge toll plaza, reserving nine of the 20 plazas,” explained Kinsey. “Drivers should bridges will be permanently converted customers.” total lanes for exclusive use by FasTrak use extra caution in the fi rst weeks after to FasTrak-only lanes. customers. The FasTrak-only lanes will be the lane conversions, as everybody gets The addition of more FasTrak-only FasTrak to the left, cash to the right strategically placed to allow easy access for used to the new lane confi gurations.” lanes will help ease congestion, since New FasTrak-only lanes and other toll FasTrak-equipped vehicles approaching these lanes can handle about three times plaza improvements will be implemented the bridge from , Interstate For a tentative schedule of the as many vehicles per hour as cash lanes. on the Antioch, Benicia-Martinez, 580 or Interstate 880. At all other state- toll plaza lane conversions and But the lane conversions may create Carquinez, Dumbarton, Richmond-San owned toll bridges, drivers need only stay lane diagrams at each toll plaza, additional delays for cash tollpayers — Rafael, San Francisco-Oakland Bay and to the left to reach the FasTrak-only lanes. visit www.511.org. especially during peak travel periods. San Mateo-Hayward bridges. The toll If you are paying cash, move to the right

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Every 10AM - 4:30PM - Basic Keelboat 1, Spinnaker Sailing, San Francisco, 415-543-7333, www.spinnaker-sailing.com. Sat/Sun Come and experience the thrill of sailing on the San Francisco Bay with this introductory 12 hour, 2-day course that will familiarize you with all of the fundamental aspects of sailing on the bay. Call for Pricing.

Every 6PM - 8PM - Wednesday Night Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing .com Wed. Set sail aboard one of our larger yachts skippered by a professional OCSC skipper and enjoy a relaxing sunset out on the Bay. You can soak in the beauty of the evening while not lifting a fi nger; or pitch in and take the helm. Following the sail we will serve chili, chips, salsa, and beverages. A great time to get to know other like-minded sailors. $30 for members, $40 retail. Call to make your reservation.

July 4 9AM – 12PM – Morning Paddle, Blue Waters Kayaking, , 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Be there when the bay wakes up. We will paddle north into the Tomales Bay State, a beautifully forested shoreline with rock faces covered in bright orange algae. The tour includes an introductory kayak lesson and is perfect for fi rst-time paddlers — young and old. Bring the whole family along for a fun adventure of paddling and nature watching!$68 per person.

July 4 7PM - 10PM - July 4 Fireworks Sail, OCSC Sailing, Berkeley, 510-843-4200, www.ocscsailing.com Celebrate the 4th by watching the spectacular fi reworks from onboard the deck of the 82’ Seaward Schooner. No experience needed to join! Tickets for the boat ride are just $65. Please call and make your reservation soon - space is limited.

July 7 9AM - 5PM - Poke Your Nose Out The Gate, Club Nautique, Richmond, 510-865-4700, www.clubnautique.net Climb aboard one of our ocean ready cruising yachts with a Coast Guard Licensed Skipper and get a taste of the open sea! It’s a great way to experience ocean sailing in this intimate setting. Seating limited to 6 so call early to make your required reservation. Life vest with harness required. $145 for CN Members/$195 for Non-Members

July 7 10AM – 12PM – Ocean Beach Cleanup, Surfrider Association (SF Chapter), Ocean Beach at Taraval, www.sfsurfrider.org Help keep our local beaches clean! Just show up at Ocean Beach at the end of Taraval St and we’ll provide gloves, bags and instructions.

July 8 9AM – 3PM – Drakes Estero Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Drake’s Estero opens July 1. The Estero is one of the most stunning places to paddle on the California coast, offering incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departing from Drake’s Bay Oyster Co., we’ll glide through the eelgrass and kelp beds of this scenic estuary, home to harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks and many birds species such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes, shorebirds. We limit the number of participants, so please reserve early! $98 per person

July 9 10AM - 5PM – Free Ladies Sail, Tradewinds Sailing School & Club, Point Richmond, 510-232-7999, www.tradewindssailing.com Free ladies sail at Tradewinds Sailing School. Join us and sail to a lunch destination on the bay.

July 14 10AM – 3PM – – Corkscrew Slough, California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Join us for an exploration by sea kayak of Bair Island and Corkscrew Slough! Launching from the public boat ramp on Redwood Creek in Redwood City, we cruise through a paddler’s paradise of intimate waterways and tidal marshes within a national wildlife refuge. This is a fun day of easy paddling in a spectacular, calm-water wonderland right in our own backyard! $100 includes equipment

July 15 9AM - 5PM - Bay Tour on a 34’ Powerboat, Club Nautique, Sausalito, 800-559-2582, www.clubnautique.net Climb aboard our 34’ Mainship Trawler for a fun fi lled day of cruising around the Bay. Get a different perspective of the waterfront and tour local sights. Seating limited to 6 so call early to make your required reservation. $165 for CN Members/$210 for Non-Members

June 18 7PM – Dave Buller: Deep Diving Wrecks of Truk Lagoon, Marin Scuba Club, San Rafael, 415-453-9556, www.marinscuba.org We invite divers of all skill levels to join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 p.m. at The Seafood Peddler Restaurant (upstairs) in San Rafael for a featured presentation. We offer guest speakers discussing all aspects of diving using multi-media video presentations. Contact Alberta: [email protected].

July 22 9AM – 4PM – Angel Island Paddle, UCSF Outdoor Programs, San Francisco, 415-476-2078, www.outdoors.ucsf.edu Join Outdoor Programs for a full day of sea kayaking and camaraderie. This one-day trip begins with a basic safety and paddling skills orientation followed by kayaking on the bay, and lunch on Angel Island. Previous kayaking experience required. $100 including equipment.

July 28 6PM – 9PM – Drakes Estero Tour, Blue Waters Kayaking, Tomales Bay, 415-669-2600, www.bwkayak.com Experience the tranquility and magic of sunset and moon rise on Tomales Bay. On this easy-paced tour we meander across the Bay to the Point Reyes National Seashore. Watch the day change to night in the company of seals and birds, such as night herons, osprey and kingfi shers. The full moon casts a mystical glow on the water as our kayaks glide home. This special three hour event will launch from our Marshall site. These tours fi ll up, so call early to reserve. $68 per person

July 28 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. We will paddle leisurely while admiring the moon’s silvery light refl ecting off the water’s surface. Bring your friends and family to this warm welcoming event. $65 including equipment.

July 28 7:30PM - 10:30PM - Moonlight Kayaking, , California Canoe & Kayak, 800-366-9804, www.calkayak.com Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. We enjoy a leisurely pace as the sun sets and the moon rises, illuminating a delightful evening. $49, includes equipment, guides, and moonlight!

July 29 7AM – 12PM - Monterey Diving, Advanced Diving Technologies, 925-432-2111, www.adtscuba.com The weather is right and the diving is perfect. Join us aboard the DV Escapade to dive the beautiful kelp forest and the wonderful sea life. Maybe the seals will be with us and keep watch for the whales and dolphins. Call to reserve your space now.

California Canoe & Kayak 409 Water St, Jack London Square Oakland, CA 94607 www.calkayak.com Phone (510) 893-7833

Blue Waters Kayaking Just an hour north of San Francisco in the Point PUREpaddlesports. This is what California Canoe 12938 Sir Francis Reyes National Seashore, wilderness kayaking and & Kayak is all about – for 34 years! Our staff has Drake Blvd, hiking experiences await you. Two locations on hundreds of years of combined paddling experience in canoes, sea and whitewater kayaks. We teach, Inverness, CA 94937 Tomales Bay offer naturalist-led tours, camping, youth camps, custom trips and all levels of classes. guide, rent, sell and fi x. Check us out. Our waterfront www.BWKayak.com location is ideal for classes, rentals, demos and trips. Phone (415) 669-2600 We also do Baja, Yucatan tours in the winter/spring. www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS July 2007 7 WATERFRONT ADVENTURES Water Sport Shops, Facilities, Training & Resources

Advanced Diving Technologies www.calkayak.com Delta Windsurf Company Open Water Rowing Center Stan’s Skin & Scuba Diving 625 California Ave. Suite F Year round canoe and kayak sales, 3729 Sherman Island Rd 85 Liberty Ship Way 554 S. Bascom Ave. Pittsburg CA 94565 rentals, class & trips. Rio Vista CA 94571 Sausalito CA 94965 San Jose, CA 95128 925-432-2111 916-777-2299 415-332-1091 408-998-0767 www.adtscuba.com California Dive Center www.deltawindsurf.com www.owrc.com www.stansdiving.com Full service scuba center with sales, 715 El Camino Real Windsurfi ng and kiteboarding sales, Open water sculling instruction, club Full service scuba center since 1957. service, rentals and dive instruction San Bruno CA 94066 lessons and rentals. memberships and boat sales. Training, equipment sales service & plus dive travel. 650-588-4998 rentals, on site heated pool and dive www.cadive.com Diver Dan’s Outback Adventures trips. All About Scuba Full service PADI five star dive 2245 El Camino Real 12 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 925 Texas St. center. Santa Clara CA 95050 Larkspur CA 94939 Stinson Beach Surf & Kayak Fairfi eld CA 94533 408-984-5819 415-461-2222 3605 State Rt. 1 North 707-425-1932 Captain Aqua’s Scuba Diving www.diverdans.com www.outbackadventures.com Stinson Beach CA 94970 www.itsallaboutscuba.com Center Full service dive center - training, Kayak sales, rentals, trips & classes. 415-868-2739 250 E. Jackson St. equipment sales & service, dive www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com Anderson’s Swim & Scuba Hayward CA 94544 travel, on site pool available. Outback Adventures Sales and rentals of surfboards, 541 Oceana Blvd. 510-728-0225 1158 Saratoga Ave. boogie boards and kayaks plus Pacifi ca CA 94044 www.captainaqua.com Dublin Dive Center San Jose CA 95129 wetsuit rentals. Located 100 yards 650-355-3050 Full service dive center - training, 6715 Dublin Blvd. 408-551-0588 north of park entrance. www.andersonscuba.com travel, equipment & repair. Dublin CA 94568 www.outbackadventures.com Full scuba certification courses, 925-829-3843 Kayak sales, rentals, trips & classes. Sunset Bay Kayaks snorkeling & swimming lessons in Cass’ Marina www.captainaqua.com Suisun City Marina an indoor heated pool plus sales, 1702 Bridgeway Full service dive center - training, travel, Pacifi c River Supply 1011-A Park Ln service, rental equipment and air Sausalito, CA 94965 equipment & repair. 3675 San Pablo Dam Rd. Suisun City, CA 94585 fi lls. 415-332-6789 El Sobrante CA 94803 707-429-5925 Cell 707-365-2436 www.cassmarina.com Harbor Dive & Kayak Center 510-223-3675 www.sunsetbaykayaks.com Bamboo Reef Enterprises, Inc. US Sailng Certifi ed Sailing School 200 Harbor Dr. www.pacifi criversupply.com Hourly kayak rentals and tours on the 584 4th St. with classes starting weekly. We offer Sausalito CA 94965 Infl atable whitewater raft & kayak sales, largest estuary in the contiguous U.S. San Francisco CA 94107 bareboat rentals, skippered charters 415-331-0904 rental and repairs. Group rates available. 415-362-6694 in the Bay and adventures around the www.harbordive.com www.bambooreef.com world. Full service dive center and hobie kayak Pinnacles Dive Center Tradewinds Sailing School & Club Scuba training, sales and service plus sales. 875 Grant Ave. 1230 Brickyard Cove Road Ste 100 dive trips. City Kayak Novato CA 94945 Pt Richmond, CA 94801 Pier 38, The Embarcadero Institute of Diving Technology 415-897-9962 510-232-7999 Blue Waters Kayaking San Francisco CA 94107 8646 Davona Dr. www.pinnaclesdive.com www.tradewindssailing.com 19238 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. 415-357-1010 Dublin CA 94568 Fully accredited scuba training with Tradewinds has more than 40 years Inverness CA 94937 www.citykayak.com 925-551-8478 onsite-heated pool. Diving equipment of experience making sailing easy 415-669-2600 Kayak rentals and trips. www.divewithidt.com sales, rental, repair and local/tropical and enjoyable to learn - Offering www.bwkayak.com Certifi ed diving school for all levels plus trips. a professional training program Wilderness kayaking on Tomales Club Nautique local trips & travel. and affordable rental and charter Bay including naturalist-led tours, www.clubnautique.net River’s Edge programs to members. classes, rentals, overnight camping Award winning sailing school with Adventures 13840 Healdsburg and youth camps. three great locations. The largest, P.O. Box 10881 Healdsburg CA 95448 UCSF- Outdoor Programs newest, best equipped fl eet of sail Napa CA 94581 707-433-7247 500 Parnassus Ave 0234 Kayak and powerboats for lessons and 707-224-9080 www.riversedgekayakandcanoe.com San Francisco, CA 94143 1580 East Shore Dr.@ Blue Whale charters on the San Francisco Bay www.napariveradventures.com Canoe & kayak trips & rentals on the 415-476-2078 Shopping Center from beginner to offshore. Regularly scheduled cruises on scenic Russian River. Retail sales and www.outdoors.ucsf.edu Bodega Bay CA 94923 luxury electric riverboats plus canoe concessions. Year round outdoor programming in 707-875-8899 Alameda: and kayak rentals. the Bay Area and Northern Sierras. www.bodegabaykayak.com 1150 Ballena Blvd. Ste. 161 Sea Trek Ocean Kayaking Center Kayak sales, rentals, tours & classes. Alameda, CA 94501 OCSC Sailing Schoonmaker Point Marina Wallin’s Dive Center 800-343-7245 One Spinnaker Way Sausalito CA 94965 1119 Industrial Rd., Suite 7 Cal School of Diving Berkeley, CA 94710 415-332-8494 San Carlos CA 94070 1750 6th St. Sausalito: 800-223-2984 www.seatrekkayak.com 650-591-5641 Berkeley CA 94710 100 Gate 6 Rd. www.ocsc.com Sea kayaking classes, trips & rentals. www.wallins.com 510-524-3248 Sausalito, CA 94965 The largest sailing school and club Scuba, snorkel & swim center www.caldive.net 800-559-2582 in North America. OCSC reinvented Spinnaker Sailing including instruction, sales, rentals, Scuba instruction and dive trips. sailing 30 years ago making the best Pier 40, South Beach Harbor repairs and dive travel. 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Mountain bike rider Rene Mitsui stops at an overlook in the . Biking Ironic

BY DAN SANKEY doable; just use your gears and take your time. There are plenty of pullouts with Lunch & Dinner Daily ne of San Francisco’s many charms great views to take a breather, but be careful is its size—it’s a small enough city of oblivious sightseers looking at the view Banquets Corporate Events Oto go almost anywhere by bike. and not at you. But real estate is fought for, and few green Just shy of a mile up Conzelman, take a scraps of natural land are left for the public right on McCullough Road to the Coastal www.scomas.com (415)771-4383 to explore beyond tightly corralled urban Trail head about 300 feet on the left. The parks. The irony: From San Francisco, trail drops and traverses 1.6 miles to cross Fisherman’s Wharf on Pier 47 Foot of Jones on Jefferson Street most people have to get in a car and drive over Bunker Road. Coastal continues to to a place to go biking “off road,” which is the Rodeo Beach but that part is not bike counter to the carless ideal of many a bike legal. About 200 feet further across the A turn right at the stables leads to Old Transit to the Headlands rider. Fortunately, the drive to the Marin road in the trees is the Rodeo Trail head. Vehicle Road, part of the Bay MUNI runs a bus (Route 76) to Headlands isn’t far. Follow it 0.5 miles to Miwok Trail, which Ridge Trail, a 400-mile bike-friendly loop and through the Headlands on In the Headlands (part of the Golden goes on for one mile, gets steeper then in the Bay hills. It continues 1.7 miles Sundays and some holidays. Any Gate National Recreation Area) almost continues straight for 1.3 miles on Old onto Bobcat where riders can travel two other time, riders can catch a bike- all of the legal biking trails are fi re roads Spring Trail to the Miwok horse stables. miles back on to Rodeo Trail to fi nish friendly Golden Gate Transit bus (car-wide unpaved roads). What these Old Spring Trail has some narrower the loop before riding back up Coastal (#60/San Rafael) from The City to trails may lack in challenging terrain and sections with small rocks and wooden Trail. The entire ride takes about three the visitor center on the Marin side technical challenge they make up for with planked footbridges bringing some grins hours, including time for rest stops and a of the . outstanding views of the Bay, the Bridge after that teeth-gritting climb. comfortable pace. and the City beyond. Also, the hills are home to a wide range of wildfl owers, quail, rabbit, deer and ravens. Not to mention, the trails provide a pretty solid workout of a climb, but still within reason for a novice rider with a well-maintained, geared bicycle. Many Headland trails are bike-riding distance away from San Francisco, just over the Golden Gate. From the City, it’s about a 3-mile ride to the Coastal Trail trailhead. Bikes are allowed on the East side (City) of the bridge at all times, and on the West side (Ocean) only weekends and after 3PM on weekdays. And, remember that strong crosswinds can hit anytime on the bridge, particularly when passing the two towers. Once over the bridge, riders pass through a parking lot and go left onto Conzelman Road. The hardest part of climbing this road is the fi rst stretch. It’s SAILING ADVENTURES Thanks for the View

BY SCOTT ALUMBAUGH In 1969, only 4 miles, out of 276 miles of Bay shoreline, were nthony Sandberg is the founder of open to the public. So, what happened? OCSC Sailing in Berkeley, and from Ahis nearby apartment, he looks out over the marina and a three-bridge view paved and planted and home to Berkeley established to protect submerged land of San Francisco Bay. Part of the beauty Marina as well as Cesar Chavez Park. But and wetlands in the world! of Anthony’s view is the sailboats dotting it hasn’t always been so nice. There is still a great deal of pollution in the water. No view of the Bay is complete In fact, the entire urban coastal region the Bay, and a lot of work yet to be done. without a sailboat, the graceful curve of its around San Francisco Bay hasn’t always But thanks to these women and others, jib, the crisp white sails against the glistening been so nice. Until recently, large sections the tide has turned, so to speak. Today, no blue water. of the Bay stank from pollution. The one thinks seriously of the Bay as a place But it works both ways. waterfront was occupied by refineries, to dump raw sewage, or as useless water Sailing on the Bay or seeing it from a military bases, explosives, factories, fi ring waiting to be fi lled in and developed. Rather ferry, you can’t help but wonder how nice it ranges, commercial ports, sewage outfalls than 4 miles, the public now has access to must be to live in a house along the shore, to and dumps. Some of the area’s poorest over 200 miles of world class shoreline. be someone who gets to watch boats sailing neighborhoods — West Oakland, East Bayside living is attractive, even if, like by every day. Palo Alto, Bayview-Hunter’s Point — were Anthony, you’re living on an old dump. The dirty truth is that Anthony waterfront property. In 1969, only 4 miles, So, as you enjoy the view on your sail Sandberg lives in a dump literally. For his out of 276 miles of Bay shoreline, were open across the Bay – or from shore looking fantastic view he can thank the City of to the public. seaward – think about the founders of Save Berkeley for the landfi ll he lives on. It is now the Bay, and the thousands of others who So, what happened? continue to work to make sure there is a Bay In 1961, three Berkeley women left to enjoy. Thank them for the view. started : Sylvia McLaughlin, Kay Kerr and Esther Gulick. Their fi rst The Insider's Guide to victory was in limiting the size of that Scott Alumbaugh dump Anthony lives on — the City is a US SAILING Better Boating of Berkeley had originally planned to certified, Coastal double its geographic size by filling Passagemaking instructor. He holds in the shallows offshore. After that BoatU.S. Members get more out of boating a 100 Ton Masters victory, the group worked to impose a —more time, more savings and more inside license, has worked as a delivery and moratorium on landfi lls in the Bay. These information. After 40 years of Membership, charter skipper in the , we've got more ways to help boat owners efforts lead, in 1965, to passage of the Mexico and in the Caribbean, and is a make the most of their time on the water. McAteer-Petris Act, which established sailing instructor at OCSC Sailing in 2007 Member Services Directory a Bay Conservation and Development . Discounts on Fuel, Repairs and More at Commission. This was the fi rst body Cooperating Marinas Low Cost Towing Services and Marine Insurance A Year's Subscription to BoatU.S. Magazine Over 650,000 Members Know—It Pays Find Towers, Cooperating Marinas and Join BoatU.S. Today! West Marine Stores Nationwide to Belong.

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The enchanting nautical experience begins when passengers board Photo by Eric Balderston Blue & Gold Fleet boats that sail on San Francisco Bay. Bay Ship & Yacht of Alameda, CA performs full refi t of the , Marin. Blue & Gold Fleet is the largest excursion and commuter ferry service provider in the Bay Area. “Marin” Gets Overhaul

BAY CROSSINGS STAFF REPORT water and sanitary systems, electrical systems, and a complete repainting of the vessel exterior. ay Ship & Yacht recently An important part of the Marin refi t completed the full refi t of was to install new additions, safety features the Golden Gate Ferry, and to make the ferry completely ADA Marin. The vessel arrived in compliant including new fi re boundary the shipyard on November bulkheads on both the main deck and upper 13, 2006, and resumed serving the deck, two new unisex heads on the upper B San Francisco Bay Cruise Adventure An hour long cruise along the commuters of the deck, a new ADA compliant elevator lift, City’s historic waterfront, right past the sea lions, under the Golden from its berth in Larkspur last month. new fi re doors, all new lighting, power and Gate Bridge, by Sausalito, past Angel Island and around Alcatraz. Passengers who ride the Marin daily emergency lighting, and a public address will be pleased to hear that the ferry had and entertainment system. Passengers will Sausalito & Tiburon A comfortable ride across the San Francisco Bay a complete remodel of the passenger also enjoy four new sliding weather tight to the two Marin seaside villages of Sausalito and Tiburon to enjoy shopping, seating, interior bulkhead linings, new doors, three new embarkation doors and dining or an easy stroll around town. carpet and vinyl fl ooring and overhead two completely new commissary and bar Angel Island A California State park and wildlife reserve. Angel Island is ceilings, ventilation, lighting, and exterior areas along with new interior and exterior both a great picnic destination with hiking, kayak tours, an hour-long fully- windows. Also included were new fresh seating and tables. narrated TramTour, as well as a historical site dating back to the U.S. Civil War.

Vallejo Sail to Vallejo, a waterfront community that includes the city’s Heritage District, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum and family-friendly Marine World amusement park.

Alameda & Oakland There’s dining in Jack London Square, the Farmer’s market on Sundays and jazz nightly.

Blue & Gold Fleet at PIER 39

Photo by Eric Balderston Beach Street & The Embarcadero The Marin underwent a complete remodel of the passenger seating, interior bulkhead linings, new carpet and vinyl fl ooring and overhead ceilings, ventilation, lighting, and exterior windows. San Francisco

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Taxi! Green taxi! If you see a green Toyota Prius is picking up and dropping off passengers in the city of San Francisco - it’s the Green Cab. The two-car cab company is expanding their fl eet of autos that run on alternative-fuels. www.sfgreencab.com

Seeing the Light Replacing tungsten bulbs with compact fl uorescent lamps typically makes an immediate cost savings of between 50-80 percent, and CFLs last up to ten times longer. Over its life span, a fl uorescent tube will save 640 kWh of electricity compared with the equivalent 100-watt standard bulb. This reduces the production of carbon dioxide, a green house gas, by half a ton and sulphur dioxide, which causes acid rain, by 3 kg. Source: 911Earth.com

Small Fixes, Big Difference Add aerators to existing faucets. This can cut faucet water usage in half and save energy when using hot water. Fix leaks. One dripping faucet can waste up to 20 gallons of water per day. Source: 911Earth.com Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Transportation Commission Shown above is Team PSYCHE of Marin County, one of two teams that tied to win the 2007 Team Bike Challenge. The other is Santa Clara County’s Bicycling on Roads and Trails. Carpool Zip to Zip This website allows a person to put in the zip code where they live and the zip code where they work to match up riders who can carpool together on that route. Winners of Team Bike Challenge Honored www.carpoolcrew.com OAKLAND — The Team Bike Challenge, Marin - Kerri Kazala: Kazala pedals over a contest organized by The Metropolitan 60 miles from her home in Mill Valley to Transportation Commission (MTC) her job in Daly City. as part of Bike to Work Day/Month, Napa - Joel King: King pedals every day encourages bicycle commuters to form to his job at the county of Napa. teams—made up of their colleagues, San Francisco - Marvin Johnson: Rain friends, neighbors or local offi cials—to or shine, Marvin rides to work and back take on biking as a mode of transportation from his Glen Park neighborhood to his during the month of May. Participants job in San Francisco. earned points each time they biked. The San Mateo - Craig Horak: Horak is an top-placing teams overall and from each avid bike commuter who pedals 50 miles of the Bay Area counties, and a Bike a day, round-trip, from Burlingame to his Commuter of the Year from each county, job in Emeryville. were announced in June. Santa Clara - Jack Miller: Miller can be found pedaling from Mountain View to Top Placing Teams by County his job in San Jose and back in all kinds LON? WHO HAS THE MO GAL Webcor Builders Green Light - Alameda, of weather. ST ER ergstadt SMILES P arlie B We Can Do It! - Contra Costa, Redwood Solano - Scott Morrison: Morrison y Ch to b Pho Retreads - Napa, Bakers Bike Deux began bike-commuting a few days a week For 15 years Adventure Cat has been - San Francisco, The Rolling Digmers - last year, but he has made it a habit and San Mateo, Solano Cycle Slugs - Solano, has logged over 2,500 commute miles, sailing the Bay, Sparing the Air and Saving of Fortune -Sonoma. losing 80 pounds over the last year. the Planet 3 times a day, 7 days a week! Sonoma - Christine Byrne: Byrne pedals Bike Commuters of the Year to high school, her job, her friends’ houses Come join the fun on Adventure Cat, Alameda - Lisa Lestishock: Lestishock and for errands. She has started a program the best way to Sail the Bay! averages 30 miles a day during her bike at her high school called “eCO2mmute commute. Month” to encourage her cohorts to For more information and cruise times Contra Costa - Robert Haas: A regular choose alternative means of getting to call 800-498-4228 www.adventurecat.com bike commuter for 19 years. Five days a school other than by car. [email protected] week, he pedals to and from BART on both ends of his commute from Moraga Source: Metropolitan Transportation Cruises leave from pier 39 (right next to the Sea Lions) to El Cerrito. Commission

12 July 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com GREEN PAGES Building Condos for Green Urban Living and the Return Investment

BY MICHELLE SLADE

he Pacifi c Coast Builders Conference, held in San Francisco last month, paid tribute to the green building craze sweeping townT like proverbial wildfi re, in part due to mandates passed in recent years stating all municipal buildings must build to green code, and also because San Francisco, as usual, leads the way in being kind to the planet on many fronts. A media roundtable hosted by Jeffrey Scott Advertising during the conference focused on the realities, good and bad, of building green and how that applies to commercial and residential building practices. While the amount of applications for green commercial construction in the City is almost overwhelming, the uptake is slower for green residential building, explained conference presenter Doug Hill, project manager on the Mission Bay residential project, Arterra. Arterra is being built as the fi rst LEED certified condominium/residential Photos courtesy of Arterra project in the city and is scheduled to open in May ’08. As Hill sees it, until greater demand kicks in, green products applicable Appliances use approximately 30 in diverting the onset of damp and organic compounds), significantly to the residential building market percent of energy usage in a typical mold and keeping moisture away from improving indoor air quality, which is continue to be more expensive and are household. Arterra residents will reduce interior walls. This material also repels a major tenet of the LEED program. considered to be a riskier investment. this by using high effi ciency appliances, dirt and is resistant to defacing attempts Hill is particularly proud that at However, green builders are thinking called Energy Star Rated Appliances. or impact damage. Arterra, 92 percent of construction about the future and considering the Arterra has also installed dual flush Other features that promote green waste is being diverted from landfi lls. cost and payback of their investment, toilets, a new concept in the United residential living include design that And, at a time when there are more too. It’s not just a matter of what costs States, although these have been widely leverages natural lighting reducing people returning to live in urban areas, more now, but what green building used in Europe and Japan for years, and the need to switch on electric lights. high-density urban living residential products will actually pay off in the even mandated in Australia. Outside, native landscaping reduces areas, like Arterra, make commuting long run — for the environment and Another green product that is irrigation costs. And, green roofs help easier with better access to public the bottom line. being used for constructing green control storm water run-off, incorporate transportation and less need for a car. In a residential setting one of the big building exteriors, (Arterra included) is native plants, which promote native Nonetheless, the question remains: money savers is in energy, specifi cally a material called TRESPA, a European species like butterfl ies and birds, and What will be the resale value on high effi ciency heating and cooling. product made from wood pulp and a reduce the “heat island” effect, which sustainable condos compared to those Hill said, “At Arterra there is no air recycled resin that is extremely weather helps remediate the climate effect that conventionally constructed? Hill shrugs conditioning, as this is San Francisco resistant. TRESPA provides a building large buildings have in urban areas. his shoulders, “I wish I knew. This is and if you need air conditioning you with what could be described as a Other benefits of a sustainable such a new and unique investment area. open up the windows.” breathable rain screen, so important building include lower VOCs (volatile We’ll know in about fi ve years.”

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Marina Bay’s New Heyday! Photo by John Benson

ichmond’s Marina Bay has production. Richmond’s population grew attractive prices and outstanding features easy access to San Francisco, the a rich history that stems from 24,000 to over 100,000 almost that are normally found in far more and Marin County as well as Richmond’s from its use as an industrial overnight. A total of 747 war ships and expensive homes. Collectively, these very Intermodal Transit System consisting of shipyard that was essential over 60,000 tanks and combat vehicles attractive, controlled-access communities BART, , and AC Transit Public to the World War II home were produced in Richmond providing a total 1,180 homes – all located by the Transportation. frontR effort. Its transformation from a U.S. signifi cant contribution toward the home shores of the Bay. This scenic waterfront location and Naval shipyard to a thriving community front war effort that the city still takes Anchor Cove Condominiums in access to the SF Bay Trail which links all located around a beautiful marina with pride in today. Marina Bay is a new townhome-style of Richmond’s southern shoreline parks, stunning views of the San Francisco condominium project being built by has made the area a major destination skyline and several parks available for the The Present Signature Properties. They have completed for hikers, joggers and bicyclists. The San enjoyment of residents and visitors alike is Over the years, Richmond’s Marina Bay construction on 73 (including models) of Francisco Bay Trail is a planned 500-mile an incredible success story. underwent a slow but steady conversion 128 condominiums and 45 have already recreational and transportation corridor from shipyards and industry to a beautiful been sold. Sales have been brisk and encircling San Francisco and San Pablo The Past residential community located around a condominiums are available for purchase Bays. Richmond not only has more During World War II, Richmond was 750-boat marina with a boat ramp and now. The condominium homes range shoreline than any other city in the San perfectly situated to become a strategic long and wide shoreline esplanade. from 1,300 to 2,100 square feet and Francisco Bay Area – 32 miles – it has also hub of the war effort production. Many Marina Bay, The Shores at Marina include two, two-plus, three and three completed more than 23 miles of the SF of the home front industrial centers Bay and The Cove at Marina Bay are three plus bedroom units. Prices start in the low Bay Trail – more than any other city. were located where railroad lines met existing waterfront condominium home $500,000. These attached units typically The Bay Trail wraps around the entire the harbors, as in Richmond. Richmond communities that have been attracting contain three levels of living area, each with waterfront of Marina Bay and connects Kaiser Shipyards soon became the largest homebuyers from all over the Bay Area an attached two-car garage. four separate and unique parks: Shimada shipbuilding operation in the U.S. with their quality, value and convenience. A signifi cant attraction of the Marina Friendship Park, on the east side of Marina and the Ford automobile plant was Prices start in the high $200,000 and all Bay community is its proximity to I-580 Bay, celebrates Richmond’s friendship with converted from auto to military vehicle offer the same winning combination of and I-80 making it a central location with its sister city of Shimada in Japan. Lucretia

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Edwards Park and Vincent Park The Future sit at opposite sides of the mouth Pulte Homes is currently of Marina Bay and are tributes constructing Anchorage at to Lucretia Edwards and Barbara Marina Bay, which, when and Jay Vincent, who are greatly completed will be a sophisticated responsible for the preservation 207-townhome community of access to waterfront land in offering maintenance-free living. Richmond for public use. Presale efforts have started and The largest park and jewel in several homes have already the Marina Bay crown is Rosie the been sold, with the fi rst move Riveter Memorial Park located in in scheduled for October. The what was once the heart of Kaiser townhomes range from 1,145 Shipyard #2. “Rosie the Riveter” to 1,711 square feet and prices is the term that was used during range from the upper $400,000 World War II to help recruit to upper $500,000. The two female civilian workers to fill and three-bedroom townhomes the gap created when 10 million are thoughtfully designed and Photo by Joel Williams people departed the workforce for feature lavish amenities. Luxury A view of Marina Bay from Barbara and Jay Vincent Park. military duty. The park stands as fi nishes include wood fl ooring, a memorial to the efforts of the granite slab counters and many women who stepped up in stainless steel appliances at no With all of the current activity and plans for the future, Marina Bay clearly is a time of need to provide crucial additional charges. There will contributions toward the war’s also be high-capacity fi ber optic emerging as a premier location for many families to call home. production needs. connectivity to the Internet and

attached two-car garages. community has not gone as various restaurant and retail Spinnaker Gate at Marina unnoticed by the business sector. establishments. Bay, a proposed residential Several new companies have Signature Properties is also project by luxury homebuilder located in and around the area. planning a waterfront public Toll Brothers has just received The most notable business plaza and commercial space final approval from the City development is the resurrection that will soon become the of Richmond. This upscale of the Ford Point Building centerpiece of Marina Bay. The condominium community that once played a major plans boast 45,000 square feet will create even more housing military production role during of new shops, offi ce space and opportunities in this coveted World War II. The 517,000 restaurants in up to six buildings area. square foot behemoth is an located around the large plaza Located immediately outstanding example of 20th along the Bay Trail. The adjacent to Lucretia Edwards century industrial architecture buildings are being designed to Shoreline Park and the SF and features a “daylight factory” create an outdoor-themed retail Bay Trail and just east of the design that employs extensive experience while refl ecting the historic Ford Point Building, northern skylights on a sawtooth architectural character of the Spinnaker Gate will provide rooftop design. Several large neighboring residential units. homeowners with striking views companies have already located Marina Bay is being of the Bay and the San Francisco in the historic building and transformed into one of the Bay skyline. The plan includes 269 the solar power company, Area’s most desirable places to proposed homes including PowerLight, plans to occupy live, play and work. With all of one, two and three-bedroom 175,000 square feet when it the current activity and plans for residences with spacious nine- relocates there at the end of the the future, Marina Bay clearly is foot ceilings, outdoor terraces year. The building is expected to emerging as a premier location and gas fireplaces. Spinnaker be 80% leased by the end of the for many families to call home. Gate will also provide an year and the 40,000 square feet exceptional, publicly accessible, of open space at the waterfront Richmond Community open-space park along the is being reserved for public use Redevelopment Agency Richmond shoreline for all Bay and will house the Rosie the Offi ce of Economic Courtesy of Mert Carpenter Photography Area residents to enjoy. Riveter/World War II Home Development (510) 307-8140 Newly built Anchor Cove Condominiums in Marina Bay are available The development of Front National Historical for purchase now. Richmondca4business.com the Marina Bay residential Park Visitors Center as well

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A Brewing Balancing Act at Rafters

BY JOEL WILLIAMS and returned to the practice of brewing. He worked as the production brewer at San Francisco Brewing for a year before afters Grille & Brewery is he was offered the Brewmaster position a San Rafael brewpub that at Rafters in February of 2006. Makers of Hangar One takes pride in offering Rafters offers six house beers on Vodka, St. George Single an all natural product tap, which mostly covers the more Malt Whiskey, and Aqua without any chemicals or popular craft beer styles available Perfecta Eau de Vie Radditives. They do not add fi nings, fi lter today. Although Duncanson does make Tours: Saturdays at 1pm or force carbonate their beers. According seasonal specialty beers, he rarely makes to Brewmaster, Dan Duncanson, “extreme” beers that appeal to a limited Tasting Room Hours: “Everything is as natural as it gets.” audience — like Belgian styles or high Wed-Sat noon-7pm Duncanson should know, he was alcohol concoctions — due to the Sun noon-6pm studying biology at University of limited space available in serving tanks California at Davis at the same time he and tap lines. 2601 Monarch Street began homebrewing. After graduating “In all my beers I try for balance. Alameda, CA 94501 from UC, Duncanson worked as an I aim for balancing the malt with the 510.864.0635 environmental biologist but soon found hops and balancing the alcohol with www.stgeorgespirits.com that the reality of politics made this the fl avors that are there, so none of dream job less than satisfactory for him, the beers are “kick you in the face” for anything. They are all going to be even Photo by Joel Williams and very drinkable.” Brewmaster, Dan Duncanson looks down from his perch next to the brew kettle at Rafters Grille The most popular beer at Rafters, & Brewery. by far, is the India Pale Ale, a Pacifi c Northwest style that is full-bodied and highly hopped but with a well- regular right away. The restaurant itself balanced fl avor and over 7 percent ABV has a very open, friendly environment content. complemented by an exceptionally high The American Lager is light ceiling and a brewhouse that is visible and refreshing and compares well to from the dining room. The menu has mainstream beers available today but plenty of pub grub with very tasty ½ with some added fl avor and more mouth pound Angus burgers, wood-fi red pizzas feel than the standard domestics. and fi sh & chips, as well as a full menu The Pale Ale is an American style of additional items with Italian fl air. that resembles a mellower version of a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, without the intense hop character, yet having an Rafters Grille & Brewery unmistakable Cascade hop fl avor. 812 Fourth St., San Rafael The biggest surprise was their Open 11AM daily Amber, which I found delightful. It (415) 453-4200 was well-balanced and had a light and www.raftersgrille.com smooth character while still being very fl avorful with nice malty fl avors including toffee and caramel. Rafters Grille & Brewery may not Joel Williams was a try to brew the most exotic craft brew professional craft brewer selection in the area, but it does have for over seven years at refreshing, well-balanced beers, good several breweries. He earned food and a welcoming atmosphere. I a Diploma in Brewing Sciences in 1996 from the world-renowned Siebel found the bar crowd and staff to be quite Institute of Technology in Chicago. friendly and engaging, and, I felt like a

16 July 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com JACK LONDON Two Favorite SQUARE Bay Area East Bay Competes for Best BBQ Traditions

f you want to taste the best BBQ the In addition to authentic BBQ, visitors Everyone knows that Sourdough Armanino Foods of Distinction Bay Area has to offer, pack up the will enjoy all day music and entertainment French Bread is the culinary landmark is operated by a three- Ifamily and head down to Jack London featuring jazz, blues and contemporary of San Francisco. But did you know that generation San Francisco Square for the fi rst annual East Bay BBQ R&B from classics to the Beatles. Free Colombo Baking Company, est. 1886 family. They put lots of love and competition on the Fourth of July. children’s games with prizes, free jump in Oakland, has always been recognized the highest quality ingredients Pacifi c Gas and Electric is sponsoring houses, arts and crafts artisans and as one of the best of the bakeries in the in all their products, like their this unique event where up to 10 Bay Area BBQ specials from Jack London Square Bay Area? yummy meatballs, fresh-made restaurants will compete to win the title of restaurants will also take place. 102.9 frozen pastas and delicious the Best East Bay BBQ Restaurant and win KBLX will be on site with games and Still using the same methods as the frozen pesto sauce, made from a $2,500 cash prize. giveaways for kids of all ages. earliest pioneer bakeries in California, an authentic, Italian family Visitors will be able to purchase BBQ Note that fi reworks will not be held their bread is hand-scored and hearth- recipe. Enjoy that fresh basil from the contestants and watch who wins at Jack London Square this year due to baked. They let the slow, even oven fl avor and aroma, with no the coveted title at 3 PM. Celebrity judges construction as they expand their facilities heat bring out the crusty goodness of preservatives, additives or will be on hand to taste, savor and score and services. their bread. artifi cial ingredients. the best BBQ in three categories: taste, presentation and creativity. “PG&E is You’ll enjoy their fresh-baked sourdough proud to partner with the Bay Area’s BBQ PG&E’s First BBQ bread and rolls with cheese, wine, olive restaurants and to have the opportunity Competition oil or whatever… to crown the title of “Best BBQ of the July 4, 2007, 11 AM – 4 PM East Bay” to the winning restaurant. Of Jack London Square, Oakland course, I’m also glad I’m a judge!” said What a Great Combination. Tom Guarino of PG&E. Be Creative!

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Golden Gate Ferry Vallejo LARKSPUR * Larkspur Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Richmond Larkspur S F S F Larkspur Larkspur S F S F Larkspur Pacifi c 5:50am 6:20am 6:25am 6:55am 9:40am 10:30am ------Ocean Tiburon 6:35 7:05 7:10 7:40 11:00 12:00 12:30pm 1:20pm Angel Island 7:10 7:40 7:45 8:15 1:30pm 2:20pm 2:30 3:20 Sausalito 7:50 8:20 8:30 9:05 3:30 4:20 4:30 5:20 Alcatraz 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:45 5:30 6:20 7:00 7:50 Berkeley 9:15 9:50 10:10 10:45 One-Way Ferry Fares 10:10 10:45 10:55 11:30 LARKSPUR SAUSALITO 11:10 11:45 11:55 12:30pm N Oakland 11:40 12:15pm 12:25pm 1:00 Daily Daily 12:40pm 1:15 1:25 2:00 Adult Cash Fare $7.10 $7.10 San Francisco Alameda 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:30 San 2:50 3:25 3:35 4:05 Frequent Rider Ticket $4.45 $3.80 Francisco Harbor Bay Isle 3:40 4:15 4:25 4:55 (Book of 20 Tickets) Bay 4:15 4:45 4:55 5:25 ------*5:20 6:05 Seniors (age 65+) $3.55 $3.55 5:10 5:45 5:55 6:25 with Medicare or 5:35 6:10 6:20 6:50 approved I.D. 6:35 7:10 7:20 7:50 7:20 7:55 8:10 8:40 Youth (ages 6-18) $3.55 $3.55 Adventure Cat 8:10 8:45 8:50 9:20 2007 Departure Schedule BAY CRUISE SUNSET CRUISE 8:50 9:25 9:35 10:05 Children (age 5 & under) FREE FREE April 1 to Sept. 3 Daily 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M 6:30 P.M. *On weekdays, with the exception of the 5:20 pm San Francisco departure which is operated by a 715 passenger

Spaulding vessel, all other trips are operated by high-speed catamarans. Weekend service is provided by a 715 Sunset cruise includes hors d’oeurves and Bay Cruise Rates: Adults: $25 / Children 6-12: $15 / Kids 5 and under: Free passenger Spaulding. Also, direct ferry service is provided to most Giants games at ATT&T Park. two drinks for $45. Group Discount Rates: 10 or more full fare passengers = $5.00 off per person SAUSALITO (800) 979-3370 / www.adventurecat.com when run on one credit card Weekdays (excluding Holidays) Weekends and Holidays Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Arrive ALAMEDA/OAKLAND ALAMEDA/OAKLAND Sausalito SF SF Sausalito Sausalito SF SF Sausalito Weekdays to San Francisco Weekends and Holidays to San Francisco 7:10am 7:35am 7:40am 8:10am ------10:40am 11:10am Depart Depart Arrive Arrive 8:20 8:45 10:15 10:45 11:20am 11:50am 12:00pm 12:30pm Depart Depart Arrive Arrive Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. 10:55 11:25 11:35 12:05pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 1:25 1:55 Oakland Alameda Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 12:15pm 12:45pm 12:55pm 1:25 2:10 2:40 2:50 3:20 6:00am 6:10am 6:30am ----- 9:00 am 9:10 am --- 9:35 am 1:55 2:25 2:35 3:05 3:35 4:05 4:15 4:45 7:05 7:15 7:35 ----- 10:40 10:25 * 11:10 11:25 3:20 3:50 4:00 4:30 8:10 8:20 8:40 ----- 5:00 5:25 5:35 6:05 12:20 pm 12:10 pm* 12:50 pm 1:05 pm 4:45 5:15 5:30 6:00 9:15 9:25 9:45 10:00 6:20 6:45 6:30 7:00 1:55 1:45 * 2:25 2:40 6:10 6:35 6:45 7:10 11:00 10:50 11:30 11:45 4:00 3:45 * 4:30 4:45 7:20 7:50 7:55 8:20 12:45pm 12:35pm 1:15pm 1:30pm 5:45 5:30 * --- 6:20 2:30 2:20 3:00 3:10 7:20 7:05 * 7:50 8:05 INFORMATION CONTACTS E-mail/Comments to ferrycomments.goldengate.org 4:40 4:30 5:10 ----- 511 (toll-free) or 711 (TDD) For Larkspur and Sausalito website:www.goldengate.org 8:55 8:45 * 8:25 9:30 5:50 5:40 6:15 ----- 10:30 10:20* --- 11:00 6:20* 6:10* ----- 7:00 Larkspur & Sausalito NO SERVICE: Larkspur & Sausalito HOLIDAY SERVICE: 6:55 6:45 7:20 ----- Weekends and Holidays from San Francisco In effect on Martin Luther King, Presidents’, Memorial, 4th of July, Labor No ferry service on New Year’s, Thanksgiving, 7:55 7:45 8:20 ----- Day, modifi ed Holiday service is operated on the Day after Thanksgiving. and Christmas Day. 8:55 8:45 ----- 9:25 Depart Depart Arrive Arrive Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland Weekdays from San Francisco 8:30 am --- 9:10 am 9:00 am Depart Depart Arrive Arrive 9:45 10:00 10:20 10:35 Pier 41 Ferry Bldg. Alameda Oakland 11:35 11:50 12:10 pm 12:20 pm ----- 6:30am 7:15am 7:05am 1:10 pm 1:25 pm 1:45 1:55 ----- 7:35 8:20 8:10 2:50 --- 3:45 3:55 ----- 8:40 9:25 9:15 4:55 5:10 5:30 5:40 10:15 10:30 10:50 11:00 6:30 6:45 7:05 7:15 12:00pm 12:15pm 12:35pm 12:45pm 8:10 8:25 8:45 8:55 1:45 2:00 2:20 2:30 9:40 9:55 10:15 10:25 3:45 4:10 4:30 4:40 ----- 5:20 5:40 5:50 ALAMEDA/OAKLAND FARES: 5:20 5:45 6:10 6:20 One Round 10Ticket 20Ticket Monthly ----- 6:25 6:45 6:55 Way Trip Book* Book* Pass ----- 7:25 7:45 7:55 ----- 8:25 8:45 8:55 Adult (13+) $5.50 $11.00 $45.00 $80.00 $150.00 Child (5-12) $2.75 $5.50 * On Giants weekday home game nights, Child under 5** FREE FREE PURCHASE TICKETS these departures stop at AT&T Ballpark before ONBOARD THE FERRY Senior (65+) $3.25 $6.50 proceeding to Pier 41. or at the Regional Transit Disabled Persons* $3.25 $6.50 Connection (RTC) at Active Military $4.25 $8.50 participating Bay Area businesses. Please call the Schedule information harvested online. Seniors must show valid I.D., Regional 24-hour Ferry Fone at (510) Schedules are subject to change. July, 2007 Transit Connection, or Medicare Card. 522-3300 to confi rm times. Military personnel must show Military I.D.

18 July 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com Blue & Gold Ferry Vallejo Baylink Ferry Harbor Bay Ferry BAY CRUISE SAUSALITO VALLEJO/SAN FRANCISCO EAST END OF ALAMEDA/S.F. Leave PIER 39 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 FERRY BLDG./ FISHERMAN’S WHARF Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekdays Weekends and Holidays Weekdays Weekdays Harbor Bay S.F. Ferry S.F. Ferry Harbor Bay Island Bldg. Bldg. Island 10:45am 2:30 10:00am 2:30 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Depart Depart Arrive Depart Vallejo Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Pier 41 11:30pm 4:00 10:45 4:30 Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 6:30am 6:55am 7:00am 7:25am 7:30 7:55 8:00 8:25 12:00pm 5:00 11:30 5:30 11:00 am 11:20 am 11:25 am 12:25 pm 5:30am 6:35am ------8:30 8:55 4:35pm 5:00pm 1:15 6:30 12:45pm 6:45 12:35 pm 1:20 pm 1:25 pm 2:10 6:30 7:35 ------4:30pm 5:35 6:00 Bay Cruise does not operate during inclement weather. 2:20 2:40 2:45 3:40 7:00 8:10 ------5:05pm 5:30 6:35 7:00 Additional cruises may be added on demand. Check 3:15 3:45 3:50 ^ 5:00 7:45 8:55 ------5:10 5:40 5:45 6:40 6:05 6:30 7:35 8:00 with ticket booth on day of sailing for schedule. No 8:45 9:55 ------reserved seating available. 8:25* 8:45* 8:50 * 9:30* 7:05 7:30 10:00 11:10 11:20am 11:30am FARES: All prices include audio tour. * Friday ONLY ^ Via Angel Island 11:30 12:40pm ------No service on weekends Adult ...... $21.00 Junior (12-18) ...... $17.00 Weekend and Holidays 1:00pm 2:10 ------FARES: Senior (62+) ...... $17.00 Child (5-11) ...... $13.00 2:00 3:30 3:00pm 3:10pm Special Rates On Line Depart Arrive Depart Arrive 3:20 4:30 ------Alameda Harbor Bay Ferry passengers can purchase Ferry Pier 41 Sausalito Sausalito Pier 41 4:05 5:15 ------tickets, passes and books on board our . Alameda ANGEL ISLAND 11:20am 11:55am 12:05pm 12:40pm 4:45 6:00 ------Harbor Bay Ferry accepts cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard 12:50pm 1:15pm 1:25 2:00 and Commuter Checks as payment for ferry tickets. Weekdays 5:35 7:05 6:35 6:45 2:15 2:50 3:00 3:35 Missed the last ferry from San Francisco? Take the bus to Vallejo, Fare: Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive 3:45 4:20 4:30 5:05 weekdays and weekends at 10:30pm from in front of the Pier 1 Deli. One-Way Adult...... $6.00 Ferry Pier 41 Angel Angel Ferry Pier 41 5:15 5:50 6:00 6:55 One-Way Juniors (5-12)...... $3.00 Building Island Island Building CROSSING TIME & BOARDING: Crossing time between Vallejo Children (under 5) ...... Free 7:05 7:40 7:45 8:40 and San Francisco is about 1 hour. Ferries depart on time. 9:20am 9:45am 10:00am 10:10am10:30am 10:50am Weekend Schedule on Memorial Day (May 28), Passengers should allow 15-20 minutes to park and purchase One-Way Seniors (62 & over) ...... $3.50 Independence Day (July 4), and Labor Day (Sept 3) tickets at ferry terminals before boarding. Disabled ...... $3.50 12:10pm 12:35pm 12:50pm 1:00pm ----- 2:10pm Active Military ...... $4.75 ------3:25* ----- 3:40* FARES: One-Way Weekends and Holidays One-Way Commute (book of 10)...... $50.00 ------4:15 4:40pm 5:00 One-Way Commute (book of 20)...... $90.00 Adult ...... $9.00 Depart Depart Arrive Depart Monthly Pass...... $165.00 * Boat does not stop at Ferry Building Child (5-11) ...... $5.00 Vallejo Ferry Bldg. Pier 41 Pier 41 Free MUNI and AC Transit Transfers Provided 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $140.00 Weekends 8:45am 9:55am ------Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive TIBURON 10:00 11:10 11:20am 11:30 Ferry Pier 41 Angel Angel Ferry Pier 41 FISHERMAN’S WHARF, PIER 41 11:30 12:40pm ------1:00pm 2:10 ------Building Island Island Building Weekday 9:20am 9:45am 10:10am 10:20am11:10am 11:35am 3:00 4:30 4:00pm 4:10pm 11:20 11:45 12:10pm 12:15pm1:35pm> 1:10pm> Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive 4:05 5:15 ------1:45pm> 1:20pm> 2:10 2:15 ----- 3:10 Ferry Bldg Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Ferry Bldg Pier 41 5:35 6:45 ------6:35 7:45 ------3:20 3:45 3:55 5:15> 4:50> ------6:00 am 6:20 am --- 8:20 9:50 9:20 9:30 > Stop at PIER 41 prior to Ferry Building ------6:50 7:10 --- 7:15 --- 7:35 7:50 8:10 --- FARES: Angel Island Round Trip via SF 8:15 --- 8:35 8:45 9:05 --- Adult One-Way ...... $11.50 Adult $14.50 10:35 11:00 11:40> 11:45 12:05 pm 12:25pm Senior/Disabled/Medicare One-Way (65+/disabled)*. . . . . $5.75 Child (6 - 12) $8.50 --- 12:35pm 1:45pm 1:50pm --- 2:10 Youth One-Way (6-12 years) ...... $5.75 Child (5 - under) FREE --- 2:20 3:00 3:05 --- 3:40 Baylink DayPass...... $19.25 All prices include State Park Fees 4:25& 4:05& 4:45 5:00 5:20 --- Monthly Pass ...... $247.25 --- 5:10 6:00 6:10 --- 6:40 Monthly Pass with Muni...... $287.25 ANGEL ISLAND - OAKLAND 5:25pm --- 5:45 5:50 6:10 --- Call (707) 64-FERRY or visit www.baylinkferry.com for updated Weekends ONLY 6:15pm --- 6:35 6:40 7:00 --- information. Depart Depart Arrive Angel 7:15pm --- 7:35 7:45 --- 8:20 * Oakland Alameda Island --- 8:25* 9:05* 9:10* --- 9:30 Angel Island - 9:00am* 9:10am* 10:10am Weekends and Holidays Depart Angel Arrive Arrive Depart Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Arrive Tiburon Ferry Island Alameda Oakland Ferry Bldg Pier 41 Tiburon Tiburon Ferry Bldg Pier 41 3:10pm 3:45pm 3:55pm ANGEL ISLAND/TIBURON 9:20am 9:45am 10:35^ 10:40# 11:10 11:35 OLD GOLD * Requires transfer at PIER 41 onto 9:45 am Angel Island Ferry Monday - Friday 11:20 11:45 12:30^ 12:40 1:35& 1:10& 17 Main St., Tiburon TIBURON 1:45pm & 1:20& 2:30^ 2:40 --- 3:10 Tiburon to Angel Island Angel Island to Tiburon --- 3:20 4:10^ 4:20 5:15& 4:50& Phone: (415) 789-9583 DOWNTOWN S.F., FERRY BLDG. --- 5:00 ------5:15 --- 10:00am, 11:00 10:20am 11:20 Weekdays --- 5:15 6:15> 6:20 --- 6:55 1:00pm 3:00 1:20pm 3:30 [email protected] --- 7:05 8:00> 8:05 --- 8:40 Depart Arrive Depart Arrive Weekends Tiburon Ferry Bldg. Ferry Bldg. Tiburon FARES: One-Way 10:00am, 5:00pm hourly 10:20am, 5:20pm hourly Where you will fi nd beautifully detailed 6:00am 6:20am ------Adult ...... $9.00 July 4, 2007 jewelry fabricated in the original art form 6:50 7:10 7:15am 7:35am Child (5-11) ...... $5.00 of die striking and hand chasing. OLD 7:50 8:10 8:15 8:35 10:00am, 5:00pm hourly 10:20am, 5:20pm hourly 8:45 9:05 ------* Friday ONLY GOLD exhibits an extensive selection of Adults (12 and over) $10.25 ------4:25pm 4:45pm # Recommended to Ferry Building Farmer’s Market & To Ferry Building via PIER 41 Schedule Subject to Seniors $10.25 contemporary jewelry by award-winning 5:00pm 5:20pm 5:25 5:45 ^ Via Angel Island change w/o notice Children (5 - 11) $8.00 5:50 6:10 6:15 6:35 American and European designers. As > Via Sausalito Children (4 and under) Free* 6:40 7:00 7:15 7:35 All Weekend departures make additional stops before Bicycles $1.00 recommended by Frommer’s and the New FARES: One-Way Round Trip reaching destination. York Times, “...a romantic journey for www.angelislandferry.com Call (415) 435-2131 Adult ...... $8.50 ...... $17.00 exceptional jewelry.” Child (5-11) ...... $4.50 ...... $ 9.00 20 Ticket Commute Book ...... $100.00 Red & White Ferry Building Line AT&T PARK SERVICE BAY CRUISE SCHEDULE All Ferry Building Line Cruises depart from Ferry Building Gate E. Direct service is available Alameda/Oakland and Vallejo for PIER 43 1/2 May 23, 2007- September 2, 2007 selected Giants baseball games. For service from Larkspur to selected games please visit goldengateferry.org. Monday through Sunday Wednesday, Thursday Friday & Saturday For more information, visit www.eastbayferry.com for Alameda/ & Sunday 11:00am - 12:30pm 10:00am 3:00 Fare: Oakland service and www.baylinkferry.com for Vallejo service. 11:00am - 12:30pm 1:00pm - 2:30 10:45 3:45 Adult ...... $21 Or call Blue & Gold Fleet at (415) 705-8200. 1:00pm - 2:30 3:00 - 4:30 11:15 4:15pm Senior (62+) ...... $18 3:00 - 4:30 5:00 - 6:30 12:30pm 5:00 Youth (12-17) ...... $18 1:15 5:30 Child (5-11) ...... $14 1:45 6:15 Monday & Tuesday http://www.baycrossings.com/ferry_schedules.asp Under 4...... $Free 2:30 No scheduled cruises, available for group charters

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www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS July 2007 19 Spare the Air/Free Transit: New Twist for Growing Summertime Tradition

BY JOHN GOODWIN League Baseball’s All Star Game festivities, everyday clean air choices like driving less and free transit will not be provided if the Air riding transit instead,” said Jack Broadbent, The following Bay Area transit District declares a Spare the Air Day on July Air District executive offi cer. “Th e Spare the partners are participating in the 2007 Spare the Air/Free new incarnation of the 9 or July 10. Air/Free Transit incentive provides the public Transit incentive program: Bay Area’s popular Spare the “Transit ridership jumped an average an opportunity to try transit and decrease Air/Free Transit program of 15 percent on Spare the Air/Free their dependence on cars — the Bay Area’s kicked off last month with Transit days last summer,” observed MTC number one source of air pollution and • AC Transit the official June 1 start of Commissioner and Orinda City Council greenhouse gas emissions.” • ACE theA summer smog season. Thanks to Member Amy Worth. “And some of “This is a major accomplishment • Alameda-Harbor Bay Ferry $8.5 million from the Metropolitan the ferry and rail systems recorded much given that not driving for just one day • Alameda-Oakland Ferry Transportation Commission and the Bay higher numbers. Th is led to overcrowding, avoids almost one pound of smog-forming Area Air Quality Management District, a scheduling delays and security problems on pollution and 30 pounds of greenhouse • Air BART record 29 separate transit systems from all some lines. So this year, we’ve fi ne-tuned gasses,” said MTC Executive Director BART• the program to meet these challenges. By nine Bay Area counties will provide free Steve Heminger. “As the largest free transit • Benicia Breeze commutes on up to four Spare the Air limiting free rides on BART, , ACE program in the country, the Spare the Air weekdays through October 12. and the ferries to passengers who board free transit initiative is leading the way in • CalTrain Th e free rides will be off ered the fi rst before 1 p.m., we expect to cut down on mobilizing residents to slow the eff ects of • Cloverdale Transit four times the Air District issues a Spare the overcrowding and unruly behavior that climate change.” • (CCCTA) the Air advisory on a non-holiday weekday. occurred last year, particularly on trips from Th e Air District declares a Spare the Air • Free transit will be available on BART, downtown San Francisco back to the East day when it forecasts ground-level ozone Caltrain, Altamont Commuter Express Bay, Marin and the Peninsula.” concentrations to reach unhealthy levels. • Fairfi eld/Suisun Transit (ACE) and Bay Area ferries until 1 p.m., Now in its fi fth summertime run, the Th is situation occurs in summer months • Golden Gate Transit and Ferry Spare the Air/Free Transit program has added and all day on the region’s bus when temperatures soar and oxides of • and light-rail systems, including more participating transit agencies each year nitrogen and volatile organic compounds VTA and . Due and is now the largest of its kind in the nation. (typically emitted by cars and other mobile • Wheels to heightened security During the 2006 Spare the Air campaign, sources) recombine through a complex • Marin County Transit requirements around AT&T nearly 10 percent of Bay Area drivers reduced chemical reaction to form ozone. Ozone, a MUNI• Park in San Francisco and at least one automobile trip on Spare the Air colorless, odorless gas, is very irritating to expected heavy passenger days, up from 7 percent in 2005. the respiratory system and can cause lung • Napa VINE loads on many transit “One of the most eff ective ways residents damage with repeated exposure. o American Canyon Transit systems during Major can help protect public health, the climate Sign up for Spare-the-Air alerts at 511.org. o St. Helena Shuttle and air quality in the Bay Area is to make o Yountville Shuttle • • • SamTrans • Santa Rosa City Bus • • • • • Vallejo Transit and Vallejo Baylink Ferry Buses wrappep d with Spare-the-Air ads gathered • Valley Transportation Authority at a San Franciscoo press conference to announcce • WestCat thhe start of theh rege ional free-ridi e cac mpm aiignn. Photo by Noah Berger

20 July 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com Ferry Rides to Bay Trail Adventures

BY MARJORIE BLACKWELL the Golden Gate Bridge and heads down loops around the top of the island. Enjoy to Sausalito. From there you can catch lunch in the grassy picnic area before a ferry back to San Francisco, or you your ferry ride home. ummertime, and the bikin’ is can continue on another 13 miles to Heron’s Head Park: From the San easy, thanks to new Bay Trail Tiburon, passing by the Francisco Ferry Building, bicycle south maps that give bicyclists, as Audubon Center, and board the ferry along the Embarcadero; connect to well as walkers, skaters and back to San Francisco in downtown Terry Francois Boulevard and Illinois wildlife watchers, a fresh Tiburon. Street, then turn left on Cargo Way lookS at sites and adventures along San in Hunters Point. Follow the gravel Francisco and San Pablo Bays. A total pathway to the edge of an emerging of 40 miles have been added since the shorebird habitat that gives fi rsthand last Bay Trail maps were published views of wetland restoration in progress. in 2003. With easy access by ferry Interpretive signs tell the story of native to many Bay Trail points, hiking and fl ora and fauna that have reclaimed the biking the Bay Trail is the perfect area. You can continue south across the summer experience. A total 290 miles bicycle/pedestrian bridge and follow the of Bay Trail have been completed — shoreline path as it wraps around the more than half the 500 mile total route edge of the PG&E Hunters Point Power that eventually will link the shoreline Plant, now closed. The trail leads to a of all nine Bay Area counties and 47 cove at India Basin Shoreline Park. cities that touch the Bays. Vallejo Waterfront Trail: From the Here are some favorite Bay Trail Photo by Jay Jones Vallejo Ferry terminal, head north on hiking and biking trips you can combine foot or bicycle along the waterfront with ferry rides. Angel Island: Ride a ferry from promenade. The paved trail stretches San Francisco to Marin County Oakland, San Francisco or Tiburon to for 1.5 miles along the shoreline, passing Ferry Loop: This bike ride begins at Pier this island park in the middle of the San marinas, the Vallejo Yacht Club and 41, travels through Fisherman’s Wharf, Francisco Bay for a hike or bike ride on River Park marshes. Marina Green and , crosses the wide, paved Perimeter Road that New Bay Trail segments completed in the past two years offer several hiking New Bay and biking routes that easily can be combined with ferry rides: Trail Maps West Oakland: Bike lanes now run The new set of six colorful Bay from Jack London Square through West Trail maps features 290 miles of Oakland to Emeryville, connecting with completed trail and showcases the Bay Trail that stretches along the Bay attractions in all nine Bay Area shoreline through Eastshore State Park counties. The back sides of the all the way to Richmond, an ambitious maps feature 40 recommended routes to inspire and guide shoreline round-trip ride of 28 miles. recreation. Details for each route Middle Harbor Shoreline Park: include directions, distance, trail From the , head surface, natural and historic points th north on 7 Street to Middle Harbor of interest, and parking and transit Road. Pass through the intersection and information. The six-map set is take fi rst right into the park’s parking lot. priced at $15, and individual maps From there you can walk or bike through are $3.50 plus tax and shipping. this new 37-acre shoreline park that To order, visit www.baytrail.org offers stunning views of the Bay Bridge or call the Association of Bay Area and San Francisco as well as close-up Governments at (510) 464-7900. The Bay Trail maps also are sold at views of the massive cranes and ships at the Bay Crossings store in the San work in the Port of Oakland. Photo by Laura Thompson Francisco Ferry Building.

www.baycrossings.com BAYCROSSINGS July 2007 21 Around the bay in JULY

Celebrate the Fourth on an Aircraft Bubbly and Blammo Carrier / Floating Museum The Potomac, President Roosevelt’s “Floating Celebrate U.S. independence on a ship that White House” will be hosting a special 3-hour affected the course of history - the USS Hornet “Fireworks & Champagne” cruise on July 4, in Alameda. The ship, now a museum, hosts 7:30PM-10:30PM. Champagne and gourmet its Independence Day party on July 4, 10AM- desserts will be the featured fare along with coffee 9:30PM. There will be food, beer and wine and soft drinks. Potomac will cruise along the city concessions, and features live music on the fl ight side of San Francisco then out toward the center deck, interactive games and a bouncy house for of the Bay to get in position for the best views kids. In the evening guests can see panoramic of the annual fi reworks displays from both San views of Bay Area fi reworks from the fl ight deck. Francisco and Sausalito. Cruise tickets are $125. Get Groovy Out at the Ballgame Entertainment begins at 2PM. Ship tours are For reservations call (510) 627-1215. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Summer from 10AM-7PM. Adult admission is $20 in www.usspotomac.org of Love, the San Francisco Giants will revive the advance ($25 at the door), $10 for children ages atmosphere of the ’60s at the AT&T ballpark 5-17. For tickets call (510) 521-8448, x-282. with music and pre-game festivities. The fi rst www.hornetevents.com 20,000 fans will receive a “Summer of Love” T-shirt, and The Summer of Love Revue will perform music reminiscent of 1967 before the opening pitch. July 14, 1PM, SF Giants -vs.- LA Dodgers. http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com

Fair Weather for Music Photo courtesy of John Ravnik Several Bay Area counties have their fairs in July and offer a plethora of infamous musical acts as entertainment. Solano County, Vallejo, July 11- Oakland Serves Films Alfresco 15: Kool & Gang, WAR, Kenny Loggins The Old Oakland Outdoor Cinema season Marin County, San Rafael, through July 4: KC begins July 21 with the screening of “Ray,” and & The Sunshine Band, The Wailers, Pat Benatar, continues through October. Once a month, Village People the series transforms Ninth Street (between Alameda County, Pleasanton, through July 8: Broadway and Washington) into a free outdoor Grand Funk Railroad, Chuck Mangione cinema. Limited seating is available but fi lmgoers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Movies begin at dusk. Oakland Film Offi ce (510) 238-4734. www.fi lmoakland.com

Got Change for SF MUNI? The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s services have changed after a detailed assessment of transportation needs. The changes were designed to improve travel times to Caltrain and the S.E. corridor of the City, and to better serve travelers between the North Beach and SoMa. MUNI Information Hotline, call 311 or visit www.sfmta.com

Rail: Bus: N-line travels to Caltrain New service, 20-Columbus, limited hours from J-line switches back at Embarcadero Van Ness & North Point to Beale & Howard K-Line becomes T-line inbound at West Portal Restored service, 10-Townsend on weekends T-line becomes K-line outbound at Embarcadero Castro shuttles restored

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22 July 2007 BAYCROSSINGS www.baycrossings.com 6:00-8:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays July & August

Jules Broussard Ray Simpson Band The Ali Weiss Trio July 6 July 7 July 13

Hands on Fire Band Sue Lukito The Soca Sisters July 14 & The Jazz Messengers July 21 July 20

The Switch Silver Creek July 27 July 28

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