Larry Egger came to the Bay area in 1920 after having served in the French Army during the Great War. He was immediately taken with the sweet and cool flora of Mill Valley. He had majored in botany at Beloit College in Wisconsin. He bought the Amacita nursery at 234 Sycamore. In 1938 he began … [Read more...] about MV History: Larry Egger
Mountain Play, down but not out
Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical SocietyLast week we told the story of the early days of the Mountain Play and lamented the closing of its 2020 season. But over its 107-year history, the Mountain Play has overcome a number of challenges along the way. The following report was compiled from a … [Read more...] about Mountain Play, down but not out
Napa first to return to in-restaurant dining
The county of Napa reopened to in-restaurant dining and patrons said it felt like a little bit of normalcy returned to life there. Napa County is one of the few places in the Bay Area to make the move to the next phase of recovery. “It’s been rough,” Cengiz Atis, owner of Napkins Bar and … [Read more...] about Napa first to return to in-restaurant dining
Statewide restrictions eased, but not in Marin yet
Stay at home orders in California were eased over the weekend with Gov. Gavin Newsom announcing he will now allow in-person religious services and political protests to take place in the state. The loosening of the restrictions is contingent upon individual county health rules, however. Marin and … [Read more...] about Statewide restrictions eased, but not in Marin yet
California Black Rails and wetland restoration
The California Black Rail, above, is one of many unique birds that can be found in Point Reyes. Known to many as an incredibly elusive bird, this rare species can be difficult to find for even the most experienced naturalists. Jules Evens, naturalist, writer, and founder of Avocet Research … [Read more...] about California Black Rails and wetland restoration
Special Town Council Meeting
Special Town Council Meeting:Presentation on the Use of Outdoor Spaces to Assist Downtown BusinessesWednesday, May 27, 6-8pmPresentation by John Bela, Fairfax Resident and Director/Partner Gehl Studio in San Francisco, followed by public input and Q&A.As the economy reopens it will do so with … [Read more...] about Special Town Council Meeting
MarinLocalNews.com
Marinscope Community Newspapers launched a new free website this week and, congratulations, you have found it. This website is updated daily.It features news and information from all six Marinscope newspapers -- the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley … [Read more...] about MarinLocalNews.com
Staying close despite the distance
By Derek WilsonMarinscope Despite the physical distance, there is no need to feel alone.“When we started with the shelter-in-place and I first heard the term ‘social distancing,’ I cringed,” said Dr. Jei Africa, Director of Marin County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. … [Read more...] about Staying close despite the distance
Obituary Notice Rates
To place a Life Tribute in the Marin Community Newspapers' website -- the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Ross Valley Reporter, the Mill Valley Herald, the Twin Cities Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope -- email the obituary and photo to Publisher Sherman R. Frederick at … [Read more...] about Obituary Notice Rates
