The Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk will be closed on Monday, September 7 due to operational needs over the Labor Day holiday. People biking across the Bridge will be redirected to the east sidewalk, which will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the weekend. The west … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk closed Labor Day
Mill Valley History: The old swimming hole
In around 1835, John Reed built a sawmill on Mill Creek. The saw that he obtained from the Russians at Fort Ross was powered by an undershot water wheel driven by water flowing in the creek. He built a dam upstream for a pond that stored water for use during periods of slack creek … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The old swimming hole
Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope How sad is 2020 politics? So sad that major political parties feel the need to shiv each other even when legit good news comes our way. Consider convalescent plasma. Last week we learned that those suffering from COVID-19 will now have that treatment … [Read more...] about Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sausalito City Council orders staff to make more time for public discussion on General Plan
The Sausalito City Council held a special meeting on updates to the town’s General Plan. Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles, above, told staff to come back with a plan to allow extra time for the public to study and comment on the latest changes. Council Member Joan Cox, bottom photo, said she wanted … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council orders staff to make more time for public discussion on General Plan
Tiburon wrestles with racism charge: Police chief and officer resign
Update: Tiburon's Police Michael Cronin and the supervisor involved in this case have resigned from the force.) Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The Black Lives Matter debate swept over Tiburon last week. The uber-wealthy, mostly white, bayside town in Marin held a three-hour Zoom session on … [Read more...] about Tiburon wrestles with racism charge: Police chief and officer resign
Nancy Pelosi caught on video violating COVID-19 rules
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi took much national heat today when she was caught on security cameras getting her done inside a San Francisco hair salon, in violation of COVID-19 rules. The New York Times reported: "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is getting heat over a solo hair salon visit in … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi caught on video violating COVID-19 rules
How much do you get for selling ‘H’ in a school zone — only 28 months
Darwin Villatoro pleaded guilty and was sentenced this week to 28 months in prison for possessing with intent to distribute heroin, possessing with intent to distribute heroin in a school zone, and possessing with intent to distribute cocaine base, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson … [Read more...] about How much do you get for selling ‘H’ in a school zone — only 28 months
Chinese citizen sentenced in espionage case
Hao Zhang was sentenced this week to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay $476,835 in restitution following his conviction at trial on charges of economic espionage, theft of trade secrets, and conspiring to commit both offenses, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson … [Read more...] about Chinese citizen sentenced in espionage case
Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Mill Valley Aug. 20 - 26, 2020 Mr. Grump: A Mill Valley man living out the character of a proverbial Grumpy Old Man told police he is tired of picking up balls that come into his yard when the kids are playing ball next door. Wants the cops to make his neighbors be “more aware of how … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Novato to wage war on leaf blowers?
Could the solution to the big problem of climate change be as simple as banning leaf blowers? That’s part of the rationale Novato City Council Member Pat Eklund uses in recommending a total ban on gas-powered equipment like leaf blowers, weed wackers and lawnmowers. The Novato City Council … [Read more...] about Novato to wage war on leaf blowers?