Annie Sutter and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last week we ran excerpts from Annie Sutter’s account of the glory days of the dry docks which appeared suddenly in Richardson’s Bay in 1966. They were a party destination and an alternative lifestyle community, but by the time … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The decline and fall of the Dry Docks
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Sausalito History: The night the waterfront blew up
COURTESY OF SHS Fire Chief Matt Perry poses proudly with Sausalito’s new ambulance in 1947. Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In November 1944, Sausalito Fire Chief Matt (aka Matts) Perry and Mayor John Ehlen tried to pull off a publicity stunt that literally backfired, … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The night the waterfront blew up
Marin 911: A Tent City serenade
Sausalito Oct. 7 - 13, 2021 Tent City Serenade: A woman in Sausalito homeless Tent City called police to report a man she does not know standing outside her tent singing about how much he loves her. The mystery singer has been doing it for days and the woman would like it to … [Read more...] about Marin 911: A Tent City serenade
Another contender jumps in the ring for county supervisor
Progressive Democrat Kevin Morrison, described as “a fierce advocate for strong environmental protections” in his press release, has entered the race for Marin County supervisor in District 5. “This campaign is about bringing progressive Democratic values to solve problems,” said Morrison at a … [Read more...] about Another contender jumps in the ring for county supervisor
Sherman Frederick Column: It’s time to get on with livin’
After cautiously living the COVID life for the last year and a half, my wife and I ventured out for a road trip to experience a real, live, in-person, honest-to-goodness music festival. It was held in Kingston, N.M., a spent 1880’s mining town just outside the Gila National Forest. The … [Read more...] about Sherman Frederick Column: It’s time to get on with livin’
Finally, lights at San Marin High School
Celebrating Corte Madera’s 90-plus citizens
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Her large family and the Town of Corte Madera are all coming out to celebrate Helen Otero. The longtime Corte Madera resident was joined by her daughters and son and grandchildren as she turned 93 on July 24. Friends arrived at her doorstep bearing gifts on Sunday … [Read more...] about Celebrating Corte Madera’s 90-plus citizens
Anchor-out compromise in the offing
A proposed agreement between the Richardson’s Bay Regional Agency (RBRA) and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) will be brought before the RBRA Board of Directors on August 12. Among its provisions is a requirement that only seaworthy vessels consistent with RBRA’s … [Read more...] about Anchor-out compromise in the offing
Homeless protest
Tam High School vs. Drake
Here are selected pictures from last Friday's game between Tam and Drake. … [Read more...] about Tam High School vs. Drake