Elenore Meherin and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A Saucelito Rancho fiesta for the men of the USS Portsmouth was abruptly interrupted in June, 1846, with news of the Bear Flag revolt in nearby Sonoma. Here’s Sausalito News columnist Elenore Meherin’s account, edited for brevity and … [Read more...] about The Bear Flag Revolt comes to Marin
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Sausalito History: Mariana Richardson’s Adventures — Part II
Last week, we presented Elenore Meherin’s account of the budding romance between William Richardson’s daughter Mariana and “the handsomest and bravest of all California’s dashing young Caballeros” Ramon de Haro. The couple, along with Mariana’s brother Steve and Ramon’s brother Francisco, set out to … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Mariana Richardson’s Adventures — Part II
Earthquake in north Pacifica kicks in tsunami warning
A 7.5 earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean Monday afternoon. It triggering a tsunami warning along the Alaska Coast.tsunami. The warning does not extend to California. The National Tsunami Warning Center said: “Tsunami advisories mean that a tsunami capable of producing strong currents … [Read more...] about Earthquake in north Pacifica kicks in tsunami warning
When Sausalito was a smuggler’s paradise
We recently presented excerpts from an account of otter hunting by pioneering newswoman Elenore Meherin, who wrote a series of historical essays for the Sausalito News in 1944. Here’s her account of how Yankee merchantmen used Sausalito as a smuggling base in the 1800s: The mountain dips a … [Read more...] about When Sausalito was a smuggler’s paradise
He pooped on carport, no mask, no hand washing
Sausalito July 29 - Aug. 5, 2020 Well, Ick: A “suspicious” character (which means homeless in cop log lingo) took a dump in a carport on Locust Street. Did not wash his hands. Did not wear a mask. No Mask No Service: A man who refuses to wear a mask and who frequents a store on Caledonia … [Read more...] about He pooped on carport, no mask, no hand washing
Shel Silverstein’s ‘Evil Eye’ up for sale again
Lloyd Kenneth Marinscope Originally a U.S. Navy vessel pressed into service during World War II, eccentric Sausalito houseboat “Evil Eye,” once inhabited by beloved children’s author and cartoonist Shel Silverstein, is up for sale once again. Only this time it’s been given a thorough makeover … [Read more...] about Shel Silverstein’s ‘Evil Eye’ up for sale again
Marin cop Log: The sounds of fornication:
Sausalito June 1 - 4, 2020 Tagging: Two young men were caught on video in an area on Bridgeway where tagging took place. Vandalism and video reported to police. Tree Cutting: A citizen reported a tree being cut down on Cloud View Road. Police checked, the cutters had a permit to do … [Read more...] about Marin cop Log: The sounds of fornication:
Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
These are some of the restaurants offering curbside pickup or to go service throughout Marin. NOVATO Beso Bistro 415-883-6700 www.besobistro.com Checker NY Deli 415-209-0099 www.checkerdeli.com El Rey Mexican Bar and Grill 415-892-1471 www.elreymexicanbarandgrill.com Hopmonk Tavern … [Read more...] about Quick list of Marin restaurants open and ready to serve during COVID-19
Pacifics debut delayed
The San Rafael Pacifics are still holding out hope for the 2020 season, although it appears their Pecos League debut is in doubt.San Rafael, the 2019 Pacific Association champion, signed a deal in mid-March to join the Pecos League, which has two divisions in two time zones. The Pacifics are … [Read more...] about Pacifics debut delayed