Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter The longer the meeting went on, the more testy it became. The Fairfax Town Council met in a specially called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to set into motion multiple changes to the town’s zoning laws. The Council said the sweeping changes, which … [Read more...] about Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Marin News
Mt. Tam prescribed burn today; if you see or smell smoke, don’t worry
A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill I live up the hill from Downtown Fairfax on Bolinas Road. On the night of Oct. 5, a fire started about a half mile from where I live. It consumed about three acres before an army of firefighters contained it within 45 minutes. Definitely unnerving and a harsh … [Read more...] about A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Fishing with Sausalito legend Cass Gidley
Annie Sutter and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1985 the Historical Society’s Annie Sutter wrote a lengthy profile in this paper on fisherman, sailor, sailing instructor, charter skipper and local legend Cass Gidley. Here’s a lightly edited and updated excerpt that describes … [Read more...] about Fishing with Sausalito legend Cass Gidley
Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
Bay Club buys Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Club, the 8-acre swim and tennis club in Novato, has been acquired by The Bay Clubs Company. The purchase price was not disclosed, the North Bay Business Journal reported last week. In Marin, the company also owns Bay Club Marin, Bay Club Ross … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
Citizens chuckle at law banning the ‘proliferation’ of gas stations — a problem Fairfax absolutely does not have
Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council this month moved to fix a problem it doesn’t have – the “proliferation” of gas stations. The town has only two filling stations. It has been 10 years since anyone has asked to put in a third, and that application was denied by the Town Council at the … [Read more...] about Citizens chuckle at law banning the ‘proliferation’ of gas stations — a problem Fairfax absolutely does not have
Celebrate LGBTQ+ culture with The Spahr Center
On Sunday, Oct. 22, from 12 to 4 p.m.,The Spahr Center is hosting a free celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture, community, and history at Stafford Lake in Novato. The event will feature entertainers like Carnie Asada and DJ Violet Vapour, with programming for people of all ages like outdoor games, an … [Read more...] about Celebrate LGBTQ+ culture with The Spahr Center
Get your Irish Fleadh Cheoil on, Fairfax style
The 12th Annual Fairfax Irish Festival of Music and Dance will take place on Oct. 20 - 22 in Fairfax. The Bay Area's finest musicians and dancers will perform jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, waltzes and more. Events will take place all over the town in the bars, restaurants, stores, tea house … [Read more...] about Get your Irish Fleadh Cheoil on, Fairfax style
Mill Valley man reports hate crime; investigation determines no merit to the report
MILL VALLEY Terrorism Report: A Jewish resident of Mill Valley told police he received a picture of an AK-47 and bullets in the mail on Oct. 13 and said he felt threatened because of the tensions in the Middle East. Police immediately investigated and determined the report was bogus and not a … [Read more...] about Mill Valley man reports hate crime; investigation determines no merit to the report
PG&E offers free gas safety checks
To help customers prepare their gas appliances for safe use during the cold weather months ahead, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers free in-home safety checks. During the safety checks, PG&E also will relight pilot lights for customers who have heaters or other appliances that … [Read more...] about PG&E offers free gas safety checks