Update: A Marin County historian, a representative from local indigenous tribes, and a history professor are lined up to be the featured guests for online learning session August 5 about Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, one of Marin’s primary thoroughfares. The session was prompted by a grassroots … [Read more...] about Is it time re-think Marin’s long relationship with Sir Francis Drake?
Grace Cathedral hacked
Dear Friend of Grace Cathedral,We deeply value our relationship with you and respect the privacy of your information. We are writing to let you know about a recent data security incident at a third-party service provider that may have involved some of your personal information; provided, however … [Read more...] about Grace Cathedral hacked
Jere Starks named to Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame
Long-time Sonoma Raceway executive Jere Starks, who oversaw the physical transformation of the raceway into one of the nation’s premier motorsports venues, has been inducted into the Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame. Starks first came to the facility as a construction contractor in the … [Read more...] about Jere Starks named to Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame
Jim Steele: Turtle-paced recoveries
Jim Steele/What’s Natural? Many humans are working hard to prevent any further extinctions of our plants and animals and with growing success. Pelicans are increasing and no longer endangered. Humpback whales are increasing at a rate of 12 percent per year. Mountain lions and bald eagles are … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Turtle-paced recoveries
DA drops charges against San Quentin inmate
The Marin County District Attorney's Office plans to drop criminal charges against an inmate at San Quentin State Prison for possession of a weapon by an inmate. In April 2019, the DA’s Office filed charges against Cary (CJ) Smith based upon reports submitted to the DA by the California State … [Read more...] about DA drops charges against San Quentin inmate
Sonoma CEO Brandon Frere arrested at SFO attempting to leave the country
SAN FRANCISCO – Brandon Frere was sentenced to 42 months in prison following his guilty plea to wire fraud and money laundering charges, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special … [Read more...] about Sonoma CEO Brandon Frere arrested at SFO attempting to leave the country
Marin cop log
Sausalito July 9 - 13, 2020 Stuck RV: A big ol’ RV got stuck trying to turn around on Sausalito Boulevard. Whole street blocked until it was able to negotiate the turn. Sleeper: An “all points subject” was found sleeping between parking spaces on Second Street. He was covered by a bed … [Read more...] about Marin cop log
Remembering the big 1969 slide
On Feb. 11, 1969, a slide occurred on the corner of Miller Avenue and Reed Street. Six-teen thousand cubic yards of dirt and rock tumbled down the hill. Uprooted trees and rocks crashed onto Miller Avenue. A home on the crest of the hill on East La Verne Avenue was torn in half. … [Read more...] about Remembering the big 1969 slide
Coronavirus shutdown: Climbing walls while sitting in a chair
By W.S. Robinson/Writers on the Range Reclining in my favorite chair recently in vanishingly small Inez, Wyoming, I found myself close to tears. My wife Maria sat beside me to ask what was troubling me. Suddenly tears flowed. “Geez, you could say I squashed a bug.” I’d pinched a queen … [Read more...] about Coronavirus shutdown: Climbing walls while sitting in a chair
Remembering Huey Johnson
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Huey Johnson, an early environmentalist who challenged wealthy builders and the government during a grassroots campaign to protect the Marin Headlands from development and who helped create the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, died recently at age … [Read more...] about Remembering Huey Johnson