The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is hosting a Bridge the Bay Benefit this Thursday to support the Bay Bridge bicycle and pedestrian path.

Even on days when the fog shows up instead of the sun, we live in a particularly gorgeous part of the world. We have the sparkling bay, neighborhood gardens and streams and sunsets framing the Golden Gate Bridge.

And when we need a break from concrete streets, a short bus or car ride into the hills will deliver us to a natural refuge.