Oakland Ca Real Estate's Blog: Bay Area Events

Last week a cargo ship crashed into one of the protective bumpers of the Bay Bridge which caused over 50,000 gallons of the worst kind of oil to spill into the Bay. The pilot of the ship says that his navigation equipment was not functioning properly, but that makes me wonder why the ship was allowed to operate if that was the case? It was also a very foggy morning that day, which may have contributed to the accident.

The type of oil that spilled is a type that is left over from oil that has been refined, which means that it is more toxic and harder to clean than crude oil. Approximately 700 birds have been found dead, and another 600 or so have been treated and cleaned by volunteers.

The accident prompted Governner Schwartzenegger to order all…

Fleet Week is always an interesting time in the Bay Area, because we get to see the Blue Angels perform. Last year was the first Fleet Week I attended, and I can say it was an impressive display. Watching the Blue Angels pull tricks right over your head, with the background of the city of SF and the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge is really something. The sounds, the speed and the tremendous skills of the pilots make it quite an experience.

This year some SF county supervisors tried to petition to have the Blue Angles prevented from performing, based on recent incidents involving crashing planes and onlookers. I have to admit there is a danger, but I'm not sure if banning the performance is appropriate either. They will soon decide whether the show can go on…

The annual Carnival celebration came and went on Sunday, and I have to say I had a great time. The combination of parades, music, dancing and good food made for an impressive event. This was my first time attending Carnival, and it left me wondering how I missed out for all those years!

It's amazing to see how many people put so much work and energy into the costumes and parades. From young to old, people were dancing for blocks and blocks behind the parades, one after the other. So many ethnic groups were represented, and they all were strutting their stuff and showing off elaborate costumes and floats. It's a real reflection of the amazing diversity that the Bay Area offers, and I'm the glad the Bay Area is able to host this event every year. 

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