We mentioned yesterday that when the Golden Gate Bridge was opened, only pedestrians were allowed to cross, and a series of events were put on as part of a big festival. Among the 200,000 people who walked the span that first day were a newlywed San Francisco couple who were grandparents of one of our Editors. The next day -- 73 years ago today -- it was the cars' turn. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Editorial: The Pleasure of Reading a Good Newspaper
Editorial We think Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet were going through the motions of covering Sausalito as they all chased the Big Money in San Francisco. So we built our own local guide that's fanatically focused only on Sausalito, with content for residents and for visitors. Thankfully, we're not the only ones in town who think that way. Every … [Read more...]
Schedule Released for Sausalito’s 2010 Jazz and Blues by the Bay
Please Support Our Sponsors Summer Jazz and Blues by the Bay concerts are held downtown in Sausalito each Friday night at Gabrielson Park from June 4 through August 27, adjacent to the Sausalito Farmer's Market from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. These concerts are free of charge for the residents of Sausalito … [Read more...]
73 Years Ago Today: The Golden Gate Bridge Opened to Pedestrians
On May 27, 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge was opened, and on that first day pedestrians were the only ones allowed. An estimated 200,000 came out, including a newlywed San Francisco couple who happened to be the parents of one of our Editors. It cost a nickel to cross the Bridge that first day, but early on there were so many people that the coin machines … [Read more...]
ICB Artists Present “How to Apply for Public Art Projects” June 5
Want to receive Sausalito event updates via email? Subscribe in the box at the upper right! We never share or sell email addresses. Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Place: Gallery 111, ICB Building, 480 Gate Five Road, Sausalito (See Map Below) Please use side doors to … [Read more...]