PHOTO COURTESY SAUSALITO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Members of the Ritchie family in Wildwood Glen c. 1912. Doris Berdahl and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The following is a lightly edited excerpt from an article by longtime Historical Society volunteer Doris Berdahl in the fall 2010 … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The wild, wild Wildwood Glen
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Marin’s opioid crisis continues
Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis updated the Board of Supervisors on March 28 about the state of the local opioid crisis and outlined strategies to reduce fatal overdoses in Marin in 2023. This year’s strategies are centered around OD Free Marin, a broad coalition … [Read more...] about Marin’s opioid crisis continues
Rotary scholarships for Marin students are now up for the taking
The Rotary Club of Ignacio is offering three different scholarships for Marin graduating high school seniors and college students for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. The Club will be offering several one-year $500-$2,000 Novato high school graduating senior general scholarships, six collegiate … [Read more...] about Rotary scholarships for Marin students are now up for the taking
C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive April Fool’s day came and went. I thought for sure that was when the powers that be in San Rafael would reveal the results of their “thorough” investigation into the beating of a day-worker drinking beer in a parking lot in July 2022. If you’ve … [Read more...] about C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long
Marin 911: On opening day of baseball, Fairfax dog rounds second and leaves his signature mark on second base
FAIRFAX Safe At Second: Two dogs were reported running around off leash at Rudy Contratti Field, despite a sign that plainly warned “No Dogs Allowed.” One of them rounded first base and headed to second where it pooped on second base. The frisky Fairfax dogs were gone when police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: On opening day of baseball, Fairfax dog rounds second and leaves his signature mark on second base
Sausalito History: Meet Myron Spaulding, the dean of boat builders
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Myron Spaulding was a violinist who was also regarded as the finest sailor on San Francisco Bay in the 20th century. Even his peers and sometimes rival skippers Hank Easom and Warwick “Commodore” Tompkins agreed with this assessment, according to a … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Meet Myron Spaulding, the dean of boat builders
St. Vincent’s spring fundraiser raises big bucks for the poor
On Thursday, March 16, the St. Vincent de Paul Auxiliary Board hosted its second annual Ladies’ Boutique, Luncheon & Fashion Show featuring Trina Turk. Our sold-out event was attended by 225 extraordinary women and was hosted at the Meadow Club. Event sponsors included Melissa Ferst of … [Read more...] about St. Vincent’s spring fundraiser raises big bucks for the poor
Marin City’s Darion Trammell leads San Diego State to the Final Four
If you still need a team to root for as the NCAA basketball tournaments heads into the Final Four, Mariners might consider San Diego State University. Why? Because the point guard for SDSU is Darion Trammell who hails from Marin City. He played his high school ball at Saint Ignatius. Last … [Read more...] about Marin City’s Darion Trammell leads San Diego State to the Final Four
Calling high school theater kids
Attention Bay Area high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who love theater and putting on plays. The Eugene O’Neill Foundation invites aspiring young actors, playwrights, and directors to join a free, 10-day retreat, June 14-25 in the beautiful setting of Tao House. Located in the East … [Read more...] about Calling high school theater kids