I've always loved catering to men, and the only way I can do it legally is to feed 'em, I guess –Juanita Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Juanita Musson, Sausalito’s favorite fun, feisty restaurateur, first laid eyes on our town in 1952 when she came West from Oklahoma to join her … [Read more...] about Juanita Saves the Waterfront
Marin News
Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
NOVATO Night Shift: The last few weeks have been quite busy for our Patrol staff with the holidays approaching. On Dec. 6, around 2:30 a.m., Novato Police Officers responded to several calls regarding a fire near Redwood Credit Union on Grant Ave. It was reported that two benches were on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The night shifts keep cops hopping
‘Expensive’ Novato gas tops $1 a gallon
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages from the Past is compiled for Marinscope Community Newspapers by the Novato History Guild.) 100 Years Ago December 1923 – J.A. Jarvis, foreman of the Marin Meadows ranch, was a welcome caller at this office. There has been planted over … [Read more...] about ‘Expensive’ Novato gas tops $1 a gallon
Happy Holidays and other stories about being the new mayor of a Marin Town
The View from The Hill/Lew Tremaine I trust everyone is enjoying their holiday season (at least I hope you are), as we watch 2024 race at us. 2024 is going to be quite the year in Fairfax and beyond. We Fairfaxians have a new Mayor, Barbara Coler. This is not Barbara’s first rodeo, as she has … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays and other stories about being the new mayor of a Marin Town
Inmate death ruled a suicide
A Forest Knolls man found dead Oct. 1 in his Marin County Jail cell committed suicide. Novato Police investigated the death and determined Dylan Baylacq, 21, of Forest Knolls killed himself while in custody. Details were not released. He was arrested in August for domestic violence. … [Read more...] about Inmate death ruled a suicide
Patrick Sobieski mayor of Sausalito
At its meeting on Dec. 19, the Sausalito City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Ian Patrick Sobieski to serve as mayor in 2024 and Councilmember Joan Cox to serve as vice mayor. Councilmember Sobieski served as vice mayor during Melissa Blaustein's term as mayor in 2023. Sausalito is a … [Read more...] about Patrick Sobieski mayor of Sausalito
Generous Marin donates books to needy kids
Alert: Marin County offices closed for the holidays
Those who require onsite services from the County of Marin should take note that most County offices will be closed on consecutive Mondays in recognition of upcoming holidays. Offices at the Marin County Civic Center and other County facilities will be closed Monday, December 25, in recognition of … [Read more...] about Alert: Marin County offices closed for the holidays
Fairfax passes EIR, housing plan amid complaints Council not listening to constituents
Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council certified the Environmental Impact Report and adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element at its meeting last week, Dec. 13. The vote was unanimous. The Council heard a presentation from Planning Director Jeff Beiswenger and the town’s consultant Dyett … [Read more...] about Fairfax passes EIR, housing plan amid complaints Council not listening to constituents
Planners approve that ‘ugly’ Novato Taco Bell
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1923 – Chicken Thieves – Several chicken houses in this valley have been raided and that of R.H. Trumbull is the latest, several hundred birds being stolen. There seems to be a gang who propose to thrive off the industry of others. In the … [Read more...] about Planners approve that ‘ugly’ Novato Taco Bell