The town of Fairfax last week broke with the towns of Ross and Larkspur and decided to rename it’s portion of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard after the Miwok. That sets up the possibility that the road will have a patchwork of official names as it goes through the county. Ross and Larkspur said … [Read more...] about Fairfax says ‘Yes’ to changing name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Cedars, Branson art exhibit
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Just like good neighbors, the students at the Branson School and the members of Cedars have close ties. The century-old Ross Valley fixtures have participated for more than five years together on various programs. This week, Cedars opens its first … [Read more...] about Cedars, Branson art exhibit
Marin 911: Assault in Tent City
Sausalito Feb. 25 - March 1, 2021 Tent City: A woman in Tent City in Dunphy Park was allegedly yelling threats. Police checked it out. Determined it was a threat. Tent City Yelling: A verbal argument took place at the Dunphy Park Tent City near the portable potty and kitchen area. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Assault in Tent City
Court blocks Sausalito from moving homeless from Dunphy Park
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope A federal judge last week blocked the City of Sausalito from executing plans to forcibly clear an impromptu homeless encampment in a city park and moving it to another city park. U.S. District Court Judge Edward M. Chen issued on March 1 a preliminary … [Read more...] about Court blocks Sausalito from moving homeless from Dunphy Park
Commentary: California clamped down too hard
As I said from the beginning, I’m not going to hammer political leaders who acted in good faith during the pandemic. We didn’t know what we were up against. Was this virus something akin to a bad flu, or was it a rewrite of the movie script “I Am Legend.” Now we know more and it appears the … [Read more...] about Commentary: California clamped down too hard
MMWD pipe replacement
Marinscope Corte Madera residents will see road work this month along Yolo, Echo and Harbor streets as the Marin Municipal Water District replaces plastic pipes in advance of upcoming road resurfacing. A 24-hour notice will be given ahead of time if the work affects water service to … [Read more...] about MMWD pipe replacement
Dueling protests in Novato
Photos by Cindy Siciliano Dueling protesters gathered across the street from each other in Novato last weekend to protest the Tent City in Lee Gerner Park. One side featured signs that read “Restore Lee Gerner Park” and “We Love Safe Parks, Clean Creeks, No Drugs and No Feces.” The other side … [Read more...] about Dueling protests in Novato
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Making It Special And Sacred
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, March 7, 2021 Good morning, dear People of God! It's Sunday in Lent! Two more Sundays to go!Sincere condolence is extended to all who have lost loved ones because of Covid-19and a note of gratefulness to all of our essential workers putting … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Making It Special And Sacred
Mill Valley History: Meet Manny Gomez
In 1935 he bought his first piece of property in Mill Valley for $700 from a tax delinquent list. The transaction had to go through the City Council, and quite a skirmish ensued. Thus began his long battle with city agencies over variances and ordinances. In spite of all the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Meet Manny Gomez
Sausalito History: Liveaboard life in 1944
Tops’l Annie and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In the 1940s, the Sausalito News ran a feature on yachts and yachting, under the pen name Tops’l Annie. One of these essays described the joys of living aboard a yacht in Sausalito: To the land-lubber the yacht harbor is always … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Liveaboard life in 1944