The Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk will be closed on Monday, September 7 due to operational needs over the Labor Day holiday. People biking across the Bridge will be redirected to the east sidewalk, which will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the weekend. The west … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk closed Labor Day
Sausalito
Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sherman R. Frederick Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope How sad is 2020 politics? So sad that major political parties feel the need to shiv each other even when legit good news comes our way. Consider convalescent plasma. Last week we learned that those suffering from COVID-19 will … [Read more...] about Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sausalito City Council orders staff to make more time for public discussion on General Plan
The Sausalito City Council held a special meeting on updates to the town’s General Plan. Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles, above, told staff to come back with a plan to allow extra time for the public to study and comment on the latest changes. Council Member Joan Cox, bottom photo, said she wanted … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council orders staff to make more time for public discussion on General Plan
Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Mill Valley Aug. 20 - 26, 2020 Mr. Grump: A Mill Valley man living out the character of a proverbial Grumpy Old Man told police he is tired of picking up balls that come into his yard when the kids are playing ball next door. Wants the cops to make his neighbors be “more aware of how … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Sausalito City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1
CITY OF SAUSALITOSPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDAIn the COUNCIL CHAMBERS at 420 LITHO STREET, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 Tuesday, September 1, 20206:00 PMCLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT: 6:00 PMOPEN SESSION BEGINS AT: 7:00 PM PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1
Serge Trubach, Marin artist and activist
By Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society In the pantheon of legendary Sausalito artists, Serge Trubach holds a prominent position. In his June 1979 obituary, this paper reported: “When Serge Trubach came to Sausalito in 1952, he brought with him a string of credentials … [Read more...] about Serge Trubach, Marin artist and activist
Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Mill Valley Aug. 6 - 12, 2020 Census Worker: A woman census worker reported to police that she went to an address on Compton Court and the guy who answered the door threatened her. She said he also let his dog loose on her, but pulled him back just before the animal was about to chomp a piece … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: It ain’t easy being a Census worker
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Pandemic be damned, new restaurant opens in Marin
Photo by Derek Wilson/Marinscope Amy's Drive-Thru celebrated the grand opening of its new Corte Madera site on Tuesday, Aug. 11, marking the completion of a project that had been delayed for months by the state lockdown. The restaurant, on Paradise Drive, replaces the Denny's which had been a … [Read more...] about Pandemic be damned, new restaurant opens in Marin
Otters almost went extinct
Elenore Meherin and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Pioneering female journalist Elenore Meherin was featured in the San Francisco Call-Bulletin in the 1920s. After taking a five-year break to be with her family, she began contributing personality profiles and historic columns to the … [Read more...] about Otters almost went extinct