Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino Counties are launching a coordinated campaign to provide visitor education and outreach to reduce the amount of litter and waste in coastal regions and watersheds with the non-profit organization Leave No Trace. The ongoing partnership includes coordination with … [Read more...] about Marin joins effort to make for a cleaner coastline
History: Richardson finally settles in Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society We previously reported that William Richardson first applied for a Southern Marin land grant in 1827. That application turned into a convoluted process lasting more than a decade. According to Robert Ryal Miller’s biography of Richardson, in late 1829 … [Read more...] about History: Richardson finally settles in Sausalito
Controlled burns scheduled for Novato area
Several controlled burns are scheduled for June 22-24 in Novato as part of a seasonal firefighter training and wildfire fuel reduction effort, and residents may see or smell smoke. The training site sits just below Big Rock Ridge, which separates Novato from Lucas Valley. It is part of a … [Read more...] about Controlled burns scheduled for Novato area
Preserving Marin’s best view
Special to Marinscope One of the most pristine pieces of undeveloped property in the San Francisco Bay Area could be preserved as open space under a proposed agreement between the County of Marin, the property ownership group, and an environmentally minded nonprofit. The 110-acre parcel on … [Read more...] about Preserving Marin’s best view
Mary Sackett wins District 1 Marin County Supervisor race
Mary Sackett avoided a runoff for the District 1 Marin County Supervisor race when last week Gina Daly conceded the race, saying Sackett would get form that 50% of the votes in the Primary race. This brings two new faces to the county board. Novato Mayor Eric Lucan cruised to victory in the … [Read more...] about Mary Sackett wins District 1 Marin County Supervisor race
Sausalito Fourth of July fireworks
The City of Sausalito's annual 4th of July fireworks off Spinnaker Point are a breathtaking spectacle, and a great way to see the fireworks is from a reserved table at Gabrielson Park. Each table seats six guests. Tables are $120 for residents and $130 for non-residents. Live dance music … [Read more...] about Sausalito Fourth of July fireworks
Guide to Marin LGBTQ programs
Did you know that Marin County currently has LGBTQ-led programs specifically for older adults? Two Zoom groups/week, a monthly in-person group, a newsletter, a monthly mixer at Marin Joe's, a men's brown bag lunch, and links to other senior events organized by grassroots groups in Marin. Would you … [Read more...] about Guide to Marin LGBTQ programs
Big 4th of July Corte Madera parade beings at 10 a.m. at Redwood High School
The July 4th parade in Corte Madera begins at 10 a.m. at Redwood High School and ends at Corte Madera Town Center. Entertainment this year features Mercy and the Heartbeats, performing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts and great food will also be featured. For more information or for an arts and … [Read more...] about Big 4th of July Corte Madera parade beings at 10 a.m. at Redwood High School
Corte Madera luminary Phyllis Metcalfe dies at 78
Marinscope Corte Madera luminary Phyllis Metcalfe, 78, died earlier this month of heart failure. Metcalf was a longtime fixture in Corte Madera and a College of Marin trustee from 1979 to 2003. She worked as a political consultant and was once a representative to the Democratic … [Read more...] about Corte Madera luminary Phyllis Metcalfe dies at 78
Pages From the Past: 25 years ago Buck Center became a reality
Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago June 1922 – Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Winn are now occupying the Verissimo house in back of the Community House. – $7,500 buys my beautiful 5-acre ranch and nearly new 6-room cottage, all modern conveniences in house; ranch set out to fruit trees; … [Read more...] about Pages From the Past: 25 years ago Buck Center became a reality