The Golden Gate Bridge District reopened parking lots at the south end of the Bridge on weekdays. Weekend and holiday parking lot closures will remain in effect as a precautionary measure to avoid crowding during the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place public health orders. … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge parking lots open
Marin taps brakes on reopening – San Quentin a growing problem
Marinscope Marin County tapped the brakes on its reopening plans after a surge of positive COVID-19 cases. The county health officers said they have “slowed the pace for businesses reopenings.” The county had planned to reopen this week with motels and short-term rentals; gyms … [Read more...] about Marin taps brakes on reopening – San Quentin a growing problem
San Marin student gains P.E.O scholarship
Leah Coale, a graduating senior at San Marin High School, has been awarded a $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship. This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to exceptional graduating women across the U.S. and Canada who will be attending college in next academic year. Leah was … [Read more...] about San Marin student gains P.E.O scholarship
Police office trims hours
The Novato Police Department has trimmed its Public Lobby. Starting this week, our offices will be open to the public: Mon – Thurs, 8am – 5pm,CLOSED Fridays, beginning July 3rd, 2020. To make a report online, please visit: www.novatopolice.org and click “File a Report”. In an … [Read more...] about Police office trims hours
Be safe this 4th of July
This is a message from the Novato Police Department: As we approach the 4th of July holiday, the Novato Police Department encourages the public to be responsible and safe over Independence Day Weekend by not driving impaired. Many 4th of July events and shows have been canceled due to the … [Read more...] about Be safe this 4th of July
Red Flag Warning for Marin County
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Marin County, the North Bay mountains, and other parts of the Bay Area above 1,000 feet. The warning will be in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 28, to 8 p.m. Monday, June 29. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning for Marin County
Marin sheriff budget cut after Black Lives Matter protests
After pressure from Black Lives Matter protesters, the Marin County Board of Supervisors trimmed $1.7 million from the Marin County Sheriff’s Department budget -- the equivalent of 8 officers. At a virtual meeting on June 24, the supervisors heard hundreds of people demand a complete … [Read more...] about Marin sheriff budget cut after Black Lives Matter protests
Muir Woods reopens on Monday
Muir Woods, the National Park in Marin that the world wants to see, will reopen Monday. … [Read more...] about Muir Woods reopens on Monday
Tax rolls up
Marin County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Shelly Scott has certified the 2020 assessment roll, which represents increased growth in real estate and business property values across the county. With a total net value of $84.25 billion, the 2020 assessment roll reflects values prior to COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Tax rolls up
When Sausalito got its stuff together
By Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society In 1875, Sausalito was still maturing from a bucolic hamlet into a small city. Two years after its incorporation, the town boasted a railroad terminal and ferry landing, but the streets were still unpaved, and streetlights were just … [Read more...] about When Sausalito got its stuff together