San Rafael, CA – The ongoing public discussion about the possible renaming of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County continues January 25 with an online session with Marin County Supervisors Dennis Rodoni and Katie Rice. The boulevard, one of Marin’s primary east-west … [Read more...] about Drake renaming ‘listening’ session on Monday
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Marin 911: Possession and then there’s possession
Central Marin Dec. 23 - 29, 2020 Possession: A San Rafael resident was arrested for bringing alcohol/drugs into prison, possession of controlled substance in prison, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance and a $30,000 warrant held by Rohnert Park Department of … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Possession and then there’s possession
Jim Steele: Preventing Ecosystem Collapse with Seagrass
We know more now about the benefits of Seagrass meadows, such as the one above, and can take steps to manage them. Jim Steele/Planet In The Balance Seagrass ecosystems enable a wondrous diversity of marine life. Seagrass feeds ancient (but currently threatened) animals like green … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Preventing Ecosystem Collapse with Seagrass
Marin 911: No masks, no social distancing
Sausalito Dec. 10-17, 2020 No Masks: A group of anchor-outs were gathered on shore not wearing masks or social distancing. One in the group hit an animal and raised his hand at a woman. Police advised the group -- whether they were anchor-outs or now, who is to say -- to straighten up and fly … [Read more...] about Marin 911: No masks, no social distancing
The Bear Flag Revolt comes to Marin
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
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