Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Thirty years before William Richardson jumped ship at what was then called Yerba Buena, another English mariner, George Vancouver, sailed into San Francisco Bay and visited the Presidio de San Francisco. Vancouver had entered the British Royal Navy at … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: When George Vancouver explored the Bay
The sins of Dilbert, the humanitarian mess on Binford Road and the shooting of coyotes (instead of poodles) in Tiburon
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Well, that was quick. East Bay cartoonist Scott Adams, creator of the popular newspaper cartoon “Dilbert” was dropped enmasse by newspapers last week, including the Mercury News and all of its spin-off newspapers (the Marin Independent Journal here in … [Read more...] about The sins of Dilbert, the humanitarian mess on Binford Road and the shooting of coyotes (instead of poodles) in Tiburon
David Llamas of Turning Point USA to speak in Novato
David Llamas from Turning Point USA will speak to the Novato Republican Women, Federated on the ways he has been successful reaching out to college students, here in California, on campuses and through social media. The talk and luncheon will be held on March 14 at the Marin Country Club in … [Read more...] about David Llamas of Turning Point USA to speak in Novato
Marin 911: She drove off from the car wash in the wrong BMW
MILL VALLEY Wrong Car: Two very similar BMW sedans were ready to go at a local car wash. A woman jumped in one car, tipped the attendant, and drove away. Unfortunately, it was the wrong BMW and didn’t realize it for some time. The lady who accidentally took the wrong BMW did not return right … [Read more...] about Marin 911: She drove off from the car wash in the wrong BMW
Pages From The Past: In 1998, California gas prices drop to $1.23 a gallon
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past is compiled by the Novato Historical Guild and recounts news from the past that appeared in the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago March 1923 – Peoples' Garage Has Them. Apparently, Henry Ford is not taking any chances. A … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: In 1998, California gas prices drop to $1.23 a gallon
Steven Torrence picked to lead Marin’s Office of Emergency Management
Steven Torrence, who has coordinated emergency response services in the Los Angeles area for the past 10 years, has been selected as the new Director of Emergency Management within the Marin County Fire Department. Fire Chief Jason Weber said Torrence was the choice among 67 applicants … [Read more...] about Steven Torrence picked to lead Marin’s Office of Emergency Management
Remember the ‘Summer of Love’
Yes, it snowed in Marin and here’s the proof — a light dusting on Mt. Tam
Marin 911: Mill Valley dogs know just exactly when to stop ‘constantly’ barking
MILL VALLEY Smart Dogs: A resident on Ethel Avenue called police to say their neighbor’s dogs are “constantly” barking. Police rolled to the scene. No dogs barking. Smart Mill Valley dogs. Pink Nightgown: An elderly woman who appeared disoriented stood in the middle of the road on Blithedale … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mill Valley dogs know just exactly when to stop ‘constantly’ barking
COVID restrictions end in Marin, but masks for some will be with us forever
Marinscope As the COVID-19 pandemic officially comes to a close in Marin, one question remains for many – should you still mask-up, or not? Before addressing that issue, it should be noted that in Marin one big change has taken place. The county in its weekly updates is no longer counting … [Read more...] about COVID restrictions end in Marin, but masks for some will be with us forever