Since the early days of the shelter in place order, many of Mill Valley's places of worship pivoted to virtual services. Nine months later, Mt. Tam United Methodist Church, which was among those to lead the way in March with its 'At Home & Together" virtual gatherings via Zoom and Facebook … [Read more...] about Mill Valley church copes with new health orders — A drive-thru Nativity
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Bridges of Marin County
Redwood Bridge Opening Day In 1956, two Marin County bridges were completed almost simultaneously. On Aug. 31, 1956, Mill Valley’s city fathers attended the celebration of the opening of the $68 million Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The 5.5-mile long, double-deck bridge had three lanes … [Read more...] about Bridges of Marin County
Obi Kaufmann Q&A
Obi Kaufmann, above, will hold a virtual discussion and Q&A sponsored by the Marin Art and Garden Center 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. The author, artist, and activist will present his latest book, The Forests of California. The book features an abundance of Kaufmann’s signature watercolor maps and … [Read more...] about Obi Kaufmann Q&A
Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Fairfax Nov. 14 - 25 Fairfax Pot Smoking: There is pot smoking going on in Downtown Fairfax. Occurred at a sandwich shop on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Citizen is an employee of the business. He advised there are three men sitting on the curb in front of the store, smoking marijuana, and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Fundraising for Heisler No. 9
Nearly three years ago, a coalition of local organizations embarked on a long-shot plan to bring the Heisler No. 9 – the last remaining locomotive from the “Crookedest Railroad in the World” that ran from Mill Valley to the top of Mount Tam – back to Mill Valley for the first time in 96 years. To … [Read more...] about Fundraising for Heisler No. 9
Kylie Frame gains accolades
Tam High grad Kylie Frame, whose Feed the Frontlines Marin, a community-driven movement that raised more than $65,000 to both feed first responders but also to support local restaurants trying to sustain themselves amidst the pandemic, drew widespread plaudits and support for her efforts. People … [Read more...] about Kylie Frame gains accolades
Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Marinscope Sir Francis Drake is getting no respect in Marin. The high school already named after him is changed and now the road, too. At it’s Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Larkspur officials expressed an interest in at least looking at the idea of changing the name of Sir Francis Drake … [Read more...] about Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Mill Valley History: John D. Saxe — A School politician
Tamalpais Park School, 1910. John D. Saxe was an insurance broker. In 1906, when their home at Lombard and Taylor was destroyed in the earthquake and fire, he and his wife Alice moved to Belvedere. In 1908 they bought a lot in Homestead Valley and built a house there. In 1906, the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: John D. Saxe — A School politician
November virus surge ‘steeper, deeper’
Allison Lang, at top, and Dr. Matt Willis during a Zoom update on COVID-19. Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope When a public health officer speaks about an ever-changing health crisis such as COVID-19, expect a lot of charts and graphs. Dr. Matt Willis did not disappoint during a … [Read more...] about November virus surge ‘steeper, deeper’