In 1910, A.D. Avery, civil engineer with the Tamalpais Land Water Co., issued map No. 9 depicting all properties, streets and lanes in what are now the city of Mill Valley, Almonte and Homestead Valley. With a few exceptions, the streets were laid out so as not to be too steep for horse … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Trails
The Trump pardon list
To brush off 2020 with some sense of humor, here’s a bit from a clever writer friend of mine who recently wondered what the future Trump pardon list might look like. Feel free to add your own. (Hat Tip Steve Sebelius.) Lex Luthor Dr. Hannibal Lecter Biff Tannen Thanos Simon … [Read more...] about The Trump pardon list
Pandemic rules quiet Sweetwater
Marinscope The stage is empty and the hall is quiet these days at Mill Valley’s legendary Sweetwater Music Hall, silenced by stay at home orders enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The folks at Sweetwater are determined to keep the music alive, however. The Sweetwater board of directors … [Read more...] about Pandemic rules quiet Sweetwater
2020: A memorable election for Marin, nation
Derek Wilson Marinscope The old year is coming to a close, and the new year brings the anticipation of great change inspired by new leaders at the local and national levels. The November 2020 General Election proved to be one of the most memorable elections in history — and in some cases, … [Read more...] about 2020: A memorable election for Marin, nation
Prohibition jailed Sausalito’s mayor
Jack Tracy/Sausalito Historical Society One hundred years ago, national prohibition came to Sausalito. In his book Moments in Time, Jack Tracy tells how it affected life hereabouts: Sausalito's saloons and liquor stores closed; beer, wine, and whiskey disappeared from grocery store … [Read more...] about Prohibition jailed Sausalito’s mayor
2020: Police reform in Marin
Sherman R. FrederickMarinscope COVID-19 may have dominated our daily lives in 2020, but the death of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis, brought large nationwide protests for police reform as well as additional scrutiny on local policing. Four police chiefs in Marin announced … [Read more...] about 2020: Police reform in Marin
‘We have done a good job’
Derek Wilson Marinscope Trying to put a positive spin on 2020, we had lots of quality family time. Sure, we'd all love a night out or a vacation, but the silver lining of the pandemic has been all the extra hours with loved ones in our immediate bubbles. It hasn’t been easy on anyone … [Read more...] about ‘We have done a good job’
Christmas!
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2020 @ 11:00 A.M. "...I delight greatly in the Lord...my soul rejoices in my God...for He has clothed me with garments of righteousness...as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest...and as a bride adorns herself with herjewels..." "...but when … [Read more...] about Christmas!
Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report
In August, as the City of Mill Valley unveiled its choice of Dr. Patricia Patton to facilitate its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, members of the Mill Valley City Council pledged their commitment to do the long-term hard work and listening necessary to make impactful change on systemic … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report
Letter to the Editor: Bus bike racks
Dear editor, I ride my Fuji Nevada 1.3 (Dark Brown) mountain bike from my house to the bus stop at Rowland Boulevard. I do not drive a car and I work in San Rafael. Upon arriving at the bus stop at 6:02 a.m. the bus number 171 arrived and I put my bike on the bus rack. There was another bik … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Bus bike racks