Longtime Mill Valley Resident Chuck Oldenburg, Homestead Valley’s Historian, Dies at 94 – Memorial. A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 4.Chuck is perhaps best known for his prolific writing on Mill Valley history and work as Homestead’s unofficial historian. In 1999, he accepted an … [Read more...] about Services held for Mill Valley historian Chuck Oldenburg
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There’s nothing funny when you fall at 80 years old
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I had both knees replaced in the last few years, the punishment for running long distances in my youth. Marathons, ultra-marathon relays and wilderness marathons seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, at the ripe old age of 10 (in dog years), … [Read more...] about There’s nothing funny when you fall at 80 years old
Elderly San Geronimo man died from a kick to the head by a horse
The Marin County Sheriff’s Department labeled the death of an elderly man in San Geronimo Valley as “suspicious.” Upon closer examination by the coroner, it was determined he was kicked in the head by a horse. The Identity of the man has been withheld for now. A call came in, the department … [Read more...] about Elderly San Geronimo man died from a kick to the head by a horse
Sausalito police will check on your house while you are on vacation
You can rest easier when you're on vacation knowing that you've arranged for the Sausalito Police Department's Volunteers in Public Safety (VIPS) to do a vacation house check while you're away. The VIPS are a group of volunteers who assist the police in protecting the … [Read more...] about Sausalito police will check on your house while you are on vacation
William Gnoss: A pivotal figure in Marin
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1923 (Editor's Note: This column recounts news of the past from the pages of Marin's historical newspaper, the Novato Advance.) – Mr. and J. A. White, of Ignacio, were welcome callers Monday. They left with us a photograph of the interior … [Read more...] about William Gnoss: A pivotal figure in Marin
Marin 911: Sausalito’s finest look for man who kicked dog in the head for no reason
SAUSALITO Dog Kicker: A woman reported that a man kicked her dog in the head for no reason. The dog hater wore a big jacket and sweatpants. Police canvassed the area but could not locate the kicker. Epissode: A woman on Bridgeway was reported so drunk she pissed herself. Police talked to the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sausalito’s finest look for man who kicked dog in the head for no reason
It took a lot of cookies to make this sweet donation
Girl Scout Troop 10506 of Corte Madera/Larkspur has demonstrated the true spirit of giving back by donating $600 to The Commons Foundation (TCF) through their successful Girl Scout cookie sales. Troop leader Caroline Searle said, “I’m so proud of these girls! They truly exemplify the values of … [Read more...] about It took a lot of cookies to make this sweet donation
Hard days for Catholics in Marin County and California’s climate of ridicule
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive It’s a hard road for Catholics in California these days. In Marin, the church faithful took a hit in a so-called “restorative” justice decision that let five people off with a pat on the head after they, in the light of day and in front of … [Read more...] about Hard days for Catholics in Marin County and California’s climate of ridicule
History: Saucelito Transportation makes news
PHOTO FROM SAUSALITO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Sausalito’s business district was built up around the railroad and ferry wharf after 1875. Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In the 1870s, various Northern California newspapers reported on new roads and rail lines being introduced in what … [Read more...] about History: Saucelito Transportation makes news
History talk in Novato on June 17: ‘San Francisco Before the Gold Rush’
Marinscope Retired National Park Ranger Marcus Combs will be the featured speaker at the Novato Historical Guild’s Quarterly Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Novato City Hall. The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. The subject of Marcus’ talk … [Read more...] about History talk in Novato on June 17: ‘San Francisco Before the Gold Rush’