Working Waterfront
Clipper Cove Beach on Treasure Island To Be Closed to Boats?
A new plan by the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) aims to restrict access to the beach in Clipper Cove to swimmers only.
New Pedestrian Bridge Planned to Cross Oakland Estuary at Jack London Square
A planned, new bicycle/pedestrian bridge across the Estuary looks as if it could cause problems for Estuary sailors.
Federal Funding Now Available for Maritime Training Centers
There's a shortage of skilled workers for good careers in the maritime trades. Now expanded federal funding can help marine training centers gear up to fill the shortage.
Condos Grow at Alameda Marina — Boatyard TBD
Alameda's once-thriving maritime trade center is heading full-tilt toward relieving the area's housing shortage, but possibly also its maritime heritage.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Coming to San Francisco Bay With Hornblower
Clean energy development continues its leaps forward with San Francisco Bay-based Hornblower Cruises landing a grant to develop the technology on the Bay.
Brooklyn Basin Rises on the Oakland Waterfront
Condos and towers are rising everywhere to relieve California's housing shortage. Will this eliminate the marine industry? Not in the case of Brooklyn Basin.
Sailors Are World Leaders for Sustainability on Earth Day and Every Day
Earth Day is an ideal time to recognize sailors are leaders in turning this blue planet green.
Berkeley Is Still Debating a Ferry Line and the Future of Its Marina
Tonight, the City of Berkeley will hold an online community workshop to discuss, among other things, the feasibility of a ferry line in Berkeley Marina.
Spaulding Marine Center Hosts Apprentice Open House, and a Documentary
Anyone interested in the next intake of Boatworks 101 apprentices is invited to join the crew for an information session and tour of the facility.
The Ocean Cleanup Project Takes a Bite
The Ocean Cleanup Project has continued to develop and improve its systems for cleaning up the Pacific Garbage Patch.
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