Teresa Webb 1948 - 2023 Teresa Webb died peacefully at Kaiser Hospital in San Rafael, CA, on March 25, 2023, at the age of 74. She is survived by her children Emma, Clifford “Sonny” (Sarah Vickers-Webb), and Andrew “Andy” (Katherine Dilks-Webb); her sisters Heather McBride, Celeste … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Teresa Webb
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Fairfax passes EIR, housing plan amid complaints Council not listening to constituents
Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council certified the Environmental Impact Report and adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element at its meeting last week, Dec. 13. The vote was unanimous. The Council heard a presentation from Planning Director Jeff Beiswenger and the town’s consultant Dyett … [Read more...] about Fairfax passes EIR, housing plan amid complaints Council not listening to constituents
Planners approve that ‘ugly’ Novato Taco Bell
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1923 – Chicken Thieves – Several chicken houses in this valley have been raided and that of R.H. Trumbull is the latest, several hundred birds being stolen. There seems to be a gang who propose to thrive off the industry of others. In the … [Read more...] about Planners approve that ‘ugly’ Novato Taco Bell
Sam Brannan – California’s first millionaire
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society On the morning of Friday, July 31, 1846, Samuel Brannan sailed boldly into the mist-shrouded headlands of San Francisco Bay. His ship, the Brooklyn, carried 238 fellow Mormons, known as Saints. Their goal was to build a Mormon kingdom in the Mexican … [Read more...] about Sam Brannan – California’s first millionaire
Oh, the joy of shopping local
The View from The Hill/Lew Tremaine As is generally the case, I’ll be doing my Christmas shopping in Fairfax this year. Ever the procrastinator, it will likely be on Christmas Eve. It’s just my way. I have a few spots that I like to shop. The list starts with Fairfax Variety. It is the … [Read more...] about Oh, the joy of shopping local
Tip of the hat to those interns and volunteers who make the county sing
Marin County Special to Marinscope The Marin County Board of Supervisors has recognized 121 outstanding MarinShares volunteers and Marinterns students for their significant contributions to County departments. The group includes eight volunteers who gave 20 or more years of service — … [Read more...] about Tip of the hat to those interns and volunteers who make the county sing
Marin 911: Man calls cops for a blanket
MILL VALLEY Car Break-In: A phone, sun glasses and a backpack were reported taken on Dec. 11 from an unlocked car parked Plymouth Avenue. Abatement: An abandoned car on Blithedale was tagged on Dec. 11. It was reported parked “for over a week.” Need Blanket: A elderly person called … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man calls cops for a blanket
Marin Forum: When is equity not equitable?
Marin Forum/Teliha Draheim Through December 29, Marin residents can choose their top seven choices on how to spend $2.5 million to improve their communities. This new process, adopted for the first time in Marin County, is called Participatory Budgeting (PB). The Office of Equity views the PB … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: When is equity not equitable?
Hazard mitigation projects need your help and review
Marin County Special to Marinscope What can be done to limit the impacts of natural hazards in Marin County? Local emergency response coordinators are seeking public feedback on the proposed projects focused on reducing the impacts of natural hazards. Anyone who lives or works in Marin County … [Read more...] about Hazard mitigation projects need your help and review
Sausalito’s mellow top cop calls it a day
Sausalito’s police chief, John Rohrbacher, above, will retire on Dec. 24. The ever calm top cop of Sausalito, John Rohrbacher will retire on Dec. 24, after more than seven years at the helm of the Sausalito Police Department. Rohrbacher joined the department as a captain in 2009. Previous to … [Read more...] about Sausalito’s mellow top cop calls it a day