Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. And you can still subscribe for home delivery to this very day. See details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago April 1921 -- The case of the … [Read more...] about 50 years ago: Stafford Lake Park nears opening
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Sausalito history: Storied tale of Bogie and Bacall’s sailboat ‘Santana’
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Recent mentions of the legendary yacht Santana in Latitude 38 reminded me that the boat Humphrey Bogart made famous spent much of her middle years in San Francisco Bay, in and out of Sausalito. Santana was built in the depth of the depression, when if … [Read more...] about Sausalito history: Storied tale of Bogie and Bacall’s sailboat ‘Santana’
Mill Valley history: Miller Avenue houses in 1900
Front View of a House on the RR - about 1900. Side View of a House on Miller - 1903. In 1900, most of the fairly new houses on the northeast side of Miller Avenue were on lots that extended back to Corte Madera del Presidio Creek. Many lots were vacant. The houses had city water and … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: Miller Avenue houses in 1900
Marin 911: Going Porky Pig in the park
Fairfax April 1 -7, 2021 Porky Pig: A person was reported hiding in the bushes at Peri Park. He was an older man with white long hair and was said to be full-on Porky Pig -- no pants. Upon arrival the man did have pants. Suspended License: A traffic stop at 12:45 a.m. April 1 resulted … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Going Porky Pig in the park
Commentary: Homeless answer is easy, but hard
Marin County Supervisors Katie Rice and Damon Connolly wrote an op-ed piece recently that, among other things, boasted Marin’s policy on homelessness is working. “We know our strategies are successful,” they said. “In January, the Board of Supervisors approved the creation of a 16-bed adult … [Read more...] about Commentary: Homeless answer is easy, but hard
Coronavirus cases tick up, Marin stays in ‘Orange’ status
The State of California has confirmed that Marin County will remain in Tier 3 or “orange” status in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy a while longer. In general, for a county to advance to a less restrictive tier during the COVID-19 pandemic, it must (1) have been in the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus cases tick up, Marin stays in ‘Orange’ status
Marin water reserves at lowest in 40 years
Water restrictions that would require Marin County residents to restrict water usage or face a $250 fine may be coming when the Marin Municipal Water District meets today (Tuesday, April 21). Marin would be one of the first big counties to take the action in preparation of a … [Read more...] about Marin water reserves at lowest in 40 years
Novato Parks & Rec registration
Novato Parks & Recreation Summer Activity Guide is now available. Register for summer classes, including: Camp Ton-Of-Fun, LEGO & Engineering, All Sports and Junior All Sports Camp, Kids Baking Camp, Gymnastics Camps and Classes, as well as Adult Yoga and Ballroom Dance. Also the Hamilton … [Read more...] about Novato Parks & Rec registration
Hamilton levee
Those who enjoy walks along the Hamilton Levee, a friendly reminder from Novato’s Public Works staff that the maintenance access road is for maintenance and emergency use only. “Please be mindful and use the public-access Bay Trail to enjoy the beautiful wetland scenery,” Parks & Rec … [Read more...] about Hamilton levee
Marin Museum of Bicycling reopens with new exhibit
On Thursday, April 22,, Marin Museum of Bicycling, closed since March 2020 owing to the pandemic, will re-open its doors with a special exhibition about the Tamalpais scenic railway. The Tamalpais railway, from 1896 to 1930, conveyed tourists from all over the world up the serpentine route to the … [Read more...] about Marin Museum of Bicycling reopens with new exhibit