By Michael Leifer Was grabbing a cup of joe at the San Anselmo Roastery and ran into Kelly, my dear friend and the owner. He was commanding the bean roasting machine, pulled a lever and a delicious wafting aroma of cooked coffee beans poured out. He turned to me with a warm smile, stringy blond … [Read more...] about Marin Stories: Thanks Oscar Salabert
Remembering the young Eric Lucan
Pages From The Past/Mike Read (Editor’s note: Pages From The Past is compiled by the Novato Historical Guild from the pages of the historic Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago December 1923 – James G. Wilkins, of Bolinas, was badly injured by a Jersey bull last week. Mr. Wilkins went into the … [Read more...] about Remembering the young Eric Lucan
Compare and contrast
The View from The Hill/Lew Tremaine Living on Bolinas road has been interesting this year. A major slide occurred last winter just below Sky Oaks Road, which created a one lane road with traffic lights to regulate the flow in either direction, often causing a several minute delay. The work … [Read more...] about Compare and contrast
Holiday spirit keeps coming in Mill Valley
Winterfest, the 94941’s annual holiday celebration, returned on Dec. 3 and it was an absolute blockbuster with more than 1,000 people gathering on the plaza for an evening of good cheer, including performances from the Tam High Holiday Ensemble, Happy Feet tap dancers, Singers Marin, Marin Girls … [Read more...] about Holiday spirit keeps coming in Mill Valley
Santa brings holiday cheer to Bel Marin Keys
Kids and adults at Bel Marin Keys in Novato greeted Santa arriving by boat. Above, Santa leaves to bring Christmas cheer to you and old elsewhere in Marin. This is a long standing neighborhood tradition sponsored by Bel Marin Keys Yacht Club. … [Read more...] about Santa brings holiday cheer to Bel Marin Keys
Bicyclist Peter Grace killed in San Rafael
A bicyclist identified as Peter Grace, 70, was killed on Saturday morning, Nov. 2, the San Rafael Police Department reported. It happened on Andersen Drive at the SMART railroad grade crossing. A preliminary investigation determined Mr. Grace was headed northbound on Andersen Drive. As he … [Read more...] about Bicyclist Peter Grace killed in San Rafael
Marin ranches protected
More than 700 acres of farmland of local importance in Marin was protected last week with a $3.33 million grant to MALT. Marin County Special to Marinscope Aided by local voter-supported tax revenue, Marin County Parks and the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) have collaborated for … [Read more...] about Marin ranches protected
It’s not just smoke anymore
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I could fill this whole column – and a few more to boot – recounting Hunter Biden’s wild prostitute binges and his pathetic attempts to cover them up. Telling the IRS that a $10,000 sex club fee was a “golf membership”? C’mon, man. That ain’t gonna … [Read more...] about It’s not just smoke anymore
Amid revolt, Fairfax Town Council reorganizes
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter In the annual ceremonial changing of the guard on the Fairfax Town Council, Barbara Coler last week ascended to the position of mayor and Lisel Blash became vice-mayor. This is the third go around for Coler as mayor. She takes over from Chance … [Read more...] about Amid revolt, Fairfax Town Council reorganizes
County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
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 County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns