Prohibition jailed Sausalito’s mayor, shown drinking above. Jack Tracy/Sausalito Historical Society One hundred years ago, national prohibition came to Sausalito. In his book Moments in Time, Jack Tracy tells how it affected life hereabouts: Sausalito's saloons and liquor stores … [Read more...] about Prohibition jailed Sausalito’s mayor
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California, a myth that came true
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In August, I recounted how California got its name, when early explorers mistook it for a legendary island supposedly inhabited by female warriors under the rule of a queen named Calafia. Now, thanks to historian Elenore Meherin, I’ve found what may … [Read more...] about California, a myth that came true
Marin 911: No masks, no social distancing
Sausalito Dec. 10-17, 2020 No Masks: A group of anchor-outs were gathered on shore not wearing masks or social distancing. One in the group hit an animal and raised his hand at a woman. Police advised the group -- whether they were anchor-outs or now, who is to say -- to straighten up and fly … [Read more...] about Marin 911: No masks, no social distancing
A Sausalito icon looks back
Dorothy Cousins at the time of her 1990 oral history. By Jan Wahl and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Dorothy Cousins moved to Sausalito in 1954, and lived here for six decades. According to her obituary in 2006, Dorothy was a devoted member of the Sausalito Woman's Club and a … [Read more...] about A Sausalito icon looks back
The Bear Flag Revolt comes to Marin
The original Bear Flag had an oddly porcine air. Elenore Meherin and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A Saucelito Rancho fiesta for the men of the USS Portsmouth was abruptly interrupted in June, 1846, with news of the Bear Flag revolt in nearby Sonoma. Here’s Sausalito News … [Read more...] about The Bear Flag Revolt comes to Marin
Sobieski edges out Cox by 1 vote
Ian Sobieski Joan Cox It came down to one vote. Sausalito voters fired incumbent Council Member Joan Cox and hired three new council members. In final results, the County Registrar recorded these three winners: Jannell Kellman (3,005 votes), Melissa Blaustein (2,660) and Ian Sobieski … [Read more...] about Sobieski edges out Cox by 1 vote
Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Fairfax Nov. 14 - 25 Fairfax Pot Smoking: There is pot smoking going on in Downtown Fairfax. Occurred at a sandwich shop on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Citizen is an employee of the business. He advised there are three men sitting on the curb in front of the store, smoking marijuana, and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Shocker — There’s people in Fairfax smoking pot
Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Marinscope Sir Francis Drake is getting no respect in Marin. The high school already named after him is changed and now the road, too. At it’s Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Larkspur officials expressed an interest in at least looking at the idea of changing the name of Sir Francis Drake … [Read more...] about Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Meet one of Sausalito’s unsung artists: Harry Bowden
Harry Bowden’s Plant on Table. Harry Bowden By Larry Clinton, Sausalito Historical Society We’ve profiled a number of artists from postwar Sausalito, but I recently heard of one for the first time: painter and photographer Harry Bowden. Bowden was born in Los Angeles in 1907 and … [Read more...] about Meet one of Sausalito’s unsung artists: Harry Bowden