Marinscope The first week COVID-19 Phase II in Marin began with an air of uncertainty and excitement as retail stores ramped up with the expectation of a surge of customers. But the new rules will still make for a different buying experience at brick-and-mortar stores and malls. Marin County … [Read more...] about Marin back in business
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Farewell Rex!
Our beloved gopher snake Rex has found a new, safe location to ParkInPlace. A fixture of Point Reyes Summer Camp and long-time animal ambassador with PRNSA’s education department, Rex has moved to the home of a capable caregiver to ensure her health and well being during these transitional times. … [Read more...] about Farewell Rex!
Novato Historical Guild begins Covid-19 history collection project
“The focus of the Novato Historical Guild has naturally been on the past. Due to COVID-19 we have pivoted to recording the present for the future,” says NHG Board President Kathryn Hansen.As a result, the Guild has embarked on a campaign which invites Novato citizens and businesses to share their … [Read more...] about Novato Historical Guild begins Covid-19 history collection project
Nonsensical rules invite disobedience
Sherman R. Frederick/Battle Born Media I have three burrs under my saddle this week.Mask Switcheroo: I’m not going to hate on anyone for asking me to wear a face mask during the Age of Coronavirus. I get the angst. And, frankly, it makes me feel better in a crowd.But can one our public health … [Read more...] about Nonsensical rules invite disobedience
Closed Fairfax Town Council Meeting
SPECIAL FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGIN CLOSED SESSIONWednesday, May 20, 2020, at 3:30 pmVIA TELECONFERENCE ONLYCORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICEDue to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and consistent with State of California Executive Order Nos. N-25-20 and N-29-20 and the Marin County Public Health … [Read more...] about Closed Fairfax Town Council Meeting
PG&E offers loan deferral program
Press ReleasePacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering additional support for business customers experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic by offering temporary loan deferrals for customers with an active On-Bill Financing (OBF) loan under PG&E’s Energy … [Read more...] about PG&E offers loan deferral program
Underage drinking parties
A message from the Central Marin Police: Over the past two weeks, Central Marin Police have received reports of underage drinking with violations of the Public Health Order to shelter-in-place, one on May 1st in Corte Madera and one on May 15th in Larkspur. In each case, officers responded and … [Read more...] about Underage drinking parties
Mill Valley History: Purity Store
In January 1928, Purity established its first Mill Valley grocery store at No. 2Corte Madera Ave. It was one of 92 such stores in northern California. In October, the store moved to larger quarters in the O’Shaughnessy Blockacross the street. The store added an up-to-date meat department. “The large … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Purity Store
Mill Valley History: Bill Feeney
A Mill Valley Record article on Sept. 21, 1960, reported that Bill Feeneyis considered to be the sixth member of the Mill Valley City Council. He had lived in Mill Valley at 401 Eldridge since 1919. When he retired from his post as Pacific Telephone and Telegraph collections supervisor for Northern … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Bill Feeney
Rejuvenating ocean fisheries
Jim Steele/What’s Natural? Two decades ago, fishery managers closed large areas of the eastern Pacific Ocean to bottom trawling because the targeted species like rockfish, sole, Pacific Ocean perch and other deep-dwelling fish were rapidly declining. However, much sooner than anticipated, fish … [Read more...] about Rejuvenating ocean fisheries