Most people know that Issaquah Dock at Waldo Point Harbor is named after an old ferryboat. Annie Sutter tells the story of that long-gone waterfront relic in her 1987 booklet, The Old Ferryboats of Sausalito: The Issaquah was described by those who knew her in service as "the sweetest … [Read more...] about Sausalito history: The Sweetest Little Ferry
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Masked, but prep basketball plays on
Photo by Rod Miles Will Heeimbrodt drives to the hoop against San Marin. Players in Marin County are required to wear masks even during games, although it can be difficult to keep them in place amid the action. By Derek Wilson Marinscope The game remains the same, even if players have to … [Read more...] about Masked, but prep basketball plays on
Marin is stuck in Orange
Marinscope Marin County has not advanced to the less restrictive Yellow Tier and it may never advance to that level. Not because it’s done a bad job dealing with COVID-19, but because it’s done a great job vaccinating citizens. Six Bay Area counties have yet to get to Yellow. And, with … [Read more...] about Marin is stuck in Orange
Jake Curhan signs with Seahawks
Marinscope Redwood High School and Cal graduate Jake Curhan is keeping his dreams of playing in the NFL alive with a team he knows well The 2021 NFL Draft came and went without Curhan’s name being called. But it wasn’t long after that he was contacted by the Seattle Seahawks. The ink dried … [Read more...] about Jake Curhan signs with Seahawks
2021 Sausalito Art Festival canceled — homeless encampments muddled venue availability
The Sausalito Art Festival Foundation has canceled the 2021 Sausalito Art Festival because of the “uncertain prospects of a homeless encampment being relocated to Marinship Park, the traditional location of the Festival.” The SAFF issued the following press release: “In December of last year, … [Read more...] about 2021 Sausalito Art Festival canceled — homeless encampments muddled venue availability
Early Mill Valley newspapers
In 1893 19-year-old Frederick Runyon founded Mill Valley’s first newspaper, the Mill Valley Times. His father financed it. It came out every other Saturday during the summer. The four-page, 6-1/2” by 9” newspaper cost five cents. Runyon’s printing press is on display in the … [Read more...] about Early Mill Valley newspapers
Arthur Gensler dies at Mill Valley home
Marinscope Famed architect M. Arthur Gensler Jr. died last week in his Mill Valley home at the age of 85. He built his design businesses into a large global architect firm. The Wall Street Journal in reporting his passing wrote: “Art Gensler had modest ambitions for the architectural firm he … [Read more...] about Arthur Gensler dies at Mill Valley home
Marin 911: Hey, we’re trying to eat here
Sausalito May 6 -12, 2021 Well, Ick: A woman took a dump outside within 10 feet of restaurant customers eating. Police talked to the woman and told her of the complaint. She said she was sorry but she wasn’t feeling well and next time she will “crap in her pants.” Not quite the answer police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Hey, we’re trying to eat here
Use of ‘N-word’ in historical context throws Novato school district into a tizzy
Update: At the Tuesday, May 18, board meeting, President Millerick apologized for using the used of the fully articulated "N-word." Marinscope When Mary Jane Burke, the Marin County superintendent of schools, showed up to speak at the last Novato Unified School District Board of Trustee … [Read more...] about Use of ‘N-word’ in historical context throws Novato school district into a tizzy
Benefit for Food Bank in San Rafael
The 6th annual Festival for Food outdoor concert fundraiser will take place from noon to 6 p.m. May 23. The live music lineup includes: Mat Karan & Buds; Key Lime Pie; Susan Z & Friends; Johnny Mosley Quartet; & Rai Z Jobe. Family fun, raffles and BBQ. Beverages and … [Read more...] about Benefit for Food Bank in San Rafael