The heavy rains of December and January have brought endangered coho salmon up into the small tributaries of the San Geronimo Valley for the first time in years, as did the early rains of October, which brought Chinook salmon in Woodacre Creek for the first time ever documented. Ayano Hayes, the … [Read more...] about Heavy rain bring salmon to places never seen before in Marin
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Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 10, 2022
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. Antigen Tests: An Important Testing Resource Recent news coverage … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 10, 2022
Marin 911: ‘Why do you keep letting her out?’
Sausalito Dec. 29, 2021 - Jan. 4, 2022 Wet Shoes: A woman called police to tell them she had to “pee on her shoes” because a woman was causing a scene in the bathroom at Tent City. “Why do you keep letting her out,” the wet shoe caller said. Anyone who deals with mental health issues and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Why do you keep letting her out?’
Soup lovers: This is just right for you
Sausalito's Souper Bowl returns on Saturday, Feb. 5 after a one-year hiatus. As in past years, the 2022 event will take ticket holders on a tour of downtown and Caledonia Street restaurants to find out who has the best soup in Sausalito. Seafood Peddler is the defending champion. Tasting will get … [Read more...] about Soup lovers: This is just right for you
Schools chief says ‘no’ to running again
Mary Jane Burke, who has led Marin schools through the pandemic, announced last week that she will not run for re-election to the post she has held since 1995. Burke, 69, of Novato told the Independent Journal that she is “not retiring” but does not have another position at this … [Read more...] about Schools chief says ‘no’ to running again
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 7, 2022
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. Recap: Return to School 2022 Public Health Update In case you … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 7, 2022
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 3, 2022
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. Updated Guidance: Isolation and Quarantine Late last week, … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 3, 2022
50-year downtown Novato business in transition
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance With the advent of big box stores that sell everything from cold medication to lawn mowers, stores like Buck’s in Downtown Novato have arguably become more essential than ever. It’s one thing to buy an inexpensive weed trimmer designed to work until it … [Read more...] about 50-year downtown Novato business in transition
2022 – More pandemic limbo for Marin
Marinscope The people of Marin County, who have obeyed the rules as faithfully as any jurisdiction in America, remain stuck in what is shaping up to be another pandemic limbo year with uncertain twists ahead. Last week, county health officials changed the mask rules in Marin to align … [Read more...] about 2022 – More pandemic limbo for Marin
Ice House gathering in Sausalito postponed due to Omicron
The Sausalito Historical Society has postponed its Ice House celebration and fundraiser. The event has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 14, from Jan. 15, due to COVID. “In light of the current rising numbers of the Omicron COVID-19 variant outbreak, out of an abundance of caution, and … [Read more...] about Ice House gathering in Sausalito postponed due to Omicron