Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1921 – The wind did considerable damage on Black point road. Kokiers & Larson lost two fruit trees. Mr. Berry on the Davis ranch, lost a large barn, the wind blowing it flat: Mr. Grey, next door, lost the roofs off several small out … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Big wind storm hits Novato 100 years ago
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update – Dec. 27, 2021
December 27, 2021 The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekdays and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you. CDC Updates Isolation and … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update – Dec. 27, 2021
Marin 911: Social media school threats result in arrest of student
San Rafael Social Media Post: San Rafael Police Detectives arrested a juvenile after making threats against Davidson Middle School via social media. The threat made statements to harm students and faculty and was taken seriously by other students and parents. Through an … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Social media school threats result in arrest of student
Sausalito History: The decline and fall of the Dry Docks
Annie Sutter and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last week we ran excerpts from Annie Sutter’s account of the glory days of the dry docks which appeared suddenly in Richardson’s Bay in 1966. They were a party destination and an alternative lifestyle community, but by the time … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The decline and fall of the Dry Docks
Novato City Manager end-of-the-year message
Dear Novato Community, As we come to the end of another year, I’d like to take some time to reflect on the accomplishments we have achieved as a community, as well as a look ahead at opportunities awaiting us in the new year. I know I don’t need to remind you of the challenges we faced in 2020, … [Read more...] about Novato City Manager end-of-the-year message
Mill Valley history: The 1920s
Barry Spitz in his book, “Mill Valley - The Early Years”, refers to the decade as the Golden ‘20’s. “Real estate prices surged, automobile ownership grew and business was booming.” What was life like for Mill Valley residents in the 1920’s? Commuters normally left their bicycles … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: The 1920s
Sausalito City Manager end-of-year message
Dear Sausalito community, My public service continues with the City Council appointing me as Sausalito's City Manager this past June. With six months behind me and 2022 around the corner, I want to take a moment to convey my appreciation to Sausalito residents for the way they truly care about … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Manager end-of-year message
Body of Mill Valley man found
On Monday (Dec. 20), National Park Service rangers within the Marin Headlands Golden Gate National Recreation Area were alerted to a suspiciously abandoned vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway of the Point Bonita Lighthouse parking area. Upon the NPS Rangers arrival, a search of the … [Read more...] about Body of Mill Valley man found
Frederick Commentary: Be very glad you never ran into Troy Davis
Sincerely, I hope I’m not the only one in Marin struck by the bizarre rhetoric of California politicians rushing to talk tough on crime at year’s end. San Francisco Mayor London Breed leads the league in this hypocrisy with this often repeated statement: “It is time that the reign of … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Be very glad you never ran into Troy Davis
Oren Carpenter’s solo exhibit
Bridges and Walls, a solo exhibition by MarinMOCA Artist in Residence Orin Carpenter, has been extended through Jan. 30. Carpenter’s mixed media work is informed by his own personal experiences and observations of human encounters, and the outcomes that occur. MarinMOCA invites Marin … [Read more...] about Oren Carpenter’s solo exhibit