Bay Area

"Los Angeles - Sunrise: 6:18am Sunset: 4:54pm" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

I was wondering whether I'd have more daylight now that I'm moving south 400 mi. The sun actually sets EARLIER in LA than SF right now. However, it rises earlier as well. The difference is approximately 10 more min. of daylight in LA at this time of year. - Spidra Webster

"he entrance to the U.C. Theatre. "The Cock-Eyed World" was released in 1929, and probably represented an escape from the economic catastrophe of the Great Depression, which slammed into the country that year. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

Interesting to see that the ticket booth was a later addition. - Spidra Webster

"Looking northward toward Fleming Point from Berkeley's Bath Beach. The calm waters were a natural harbor and boats anchored there all year long. The construction of Route 80 filled in the entire area. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"A woman named Sarah, whose smile still melts hearts a hundred years later, was employed as a housekeeper in a house in the North Berkeley hills. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"This amazing group of rascals (Vic, Conners, Red, and Orville are named on the photo) found fun in West Berkeley on their homemade scooters. The eight-year-old on the far left is Vic Brennan, a grandson of one of the famous and popular Brennan brothers, pioneers in West Berkeley. John Brennan, one of the three pioneer brothers, had a house on Addison Street. The gang appears to be hanging out across from that house on Byron Street. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"A phenomenal view of the Dr. Michael C. O'Toole six-acre estate, called "Glen da Lough" (Glen of the Lake). The area now encompasses Eunice to Berryman, and somewhere above Oxford Street to Henry Street. The main entrance was on Berryman Street. Dr. O'Toole first appears in Berkeley in 1883, and was said to be California's first ear, eye and throat doctor. Also in 1883, R. P. Thomas built his Civil War-inspired "Fort La Loma," seen in the background above the right tower of O'Toole's house. O'Toole is listed as living at Gilman Street (now Berryman Street), between Shattuck Avenue (now Henry Street in that area) and Walnut Street. O'Toole's house was where Codornices Creek crossed Oxford Street on the west side. His estate also encompassed the area of what is now most of Live Oak Park. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"The shoreline of Berkeley before the building of Interstate 80 was a fabled place, often called Bath Beach. Swimming in the warm, shallow water from Strawberry Creek to Fleming Point beyond the crescent-shaped beach was a rite of passage for local youths. The sand on this beach was highly valued for construction, being a much better "product" than Alameda beaches provided. Bath Beach sand was sold at fifty cents a load, whether the load was by bucket or wagon. The beach, however, full of crabs and other sea life, was not limitless, and after a period, all the sand was hauled away and the beach decimated. The powder works were built on Fleming Point, at the northern end of Bath Beach. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"Berkeley women relax at Bath Beach. Note how the sand on the slope is streaked with signs of water coursing. A wine bottle is encased in sand. The women's clothing and hair seems to be influenced by the Gibson girl craze. Circa 1900. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

"A young Berkeley family takes off for an outing. Dining room chairs and a fruit basket provide some of the vehicle's seating. The driver needs a heavy glove. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

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"A Chinese man in traditional clothing carries a load in the East Bay. The weight of his load is evident in the pole bending across his shoulders. Photo from Richard Schwartz's book "Berkeley 1900: Daily Life at the Turn of the Century."" - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

""The ticket agent had concerns about the ages and the reduced rate ticket and did ask that question, 'How old are you?' The juvenile didn't have identification to verify her age," says San Francisco Sgt. Lyn Tomioka. The station agent, following Muni's policy, refused to let the minor through, but the sisters became angry. They even entered the agent's booth and one witness says they started striking him. Then, according to a witness who didn't want to be identified, the Muni station agent just lost it and started fighting as if he were up against two grown men." - Spidra Webster from Bookmarklet

There are signs posted about no food & drink, too, but one of the people involved threw a soda at him. I have a hunch these are people who don't think rules apply to them. Sadly enough, it was the MUNI agent that was arrested. I'm sure they won't suffer any consequences for their actions and will in fact benefit from them. Which just encourages more of that kind of behavior. Oh joy. - Spidra Webster

I keep coming back to this because it makes me smile. I want live near the water one day. - MASTER OF THE OBVIOUS

I'm the same way. I love getting away to the mountains or a nice wooded cabin, but there is no way I could not live near a body of water, ever again. Living in Alameda has completely spoiled me: As difficult and expensive as it is to live here, I can't imagine not living here. - vicster