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Butterflies v. Birds in Sausalito Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:00PMA plan to remove a grove of trees to protect a rare butterfly in the Marin Headlands has avid birdwatchers squawking.
Run for the Seals fundraiser scheduled Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:22AMThe Marine Mammal Center will host its annual Run for the Seals fundraiser March 13 at Fort Cronkhite in Sausalito.
Marin Headlands history revealed in book Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:49PMMarin resident Dorothy Gibson recently unveiled her new book “Marin Headlands.” It’s a small publication filled to the brim with vintage photos of the Marin recreational area as well as of Sausalito.
Runner prepares for Napa Valley Marathon Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:45AMSan Francisco resident Devon Crosby-Helms will line up with the strong women’s elite field at Sunday’s Napa Valley Marathon. She scored her first marathon victory at the 2007 event with a time of 2 hours 52 minutes 49 seconds. Where do you like to train in the Bay Area? My favorite places...
Sonoma Mountain trail set for fall completion Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:45AMPublished: Monday, March 1, 2010 at 9:20 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 1, 2010 at 9:20 a.m. Sometime next fall, the carving of a Bay Area Ridge Trail segment across Sonoma Mountain will be completed, allowing hikers access to one of the highest peaks in the county for the first time.
Sonoma Mountain trail set for fall completion Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:30AMPublished: Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 3:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 11:43 p.m. Sometime next fall, the carving of a Bay Area Ridge Trail segment across Sonoma Mountain will be completed, allowing hikers access to one of the highest peaks in the county for the first time.
Sonoma Mountain trail set for fall completion Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:10AMBy BLEYS W. ROSE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Sometime next fall, the carving of a Bay Area Ridge Trail segment across Sonoma Mountain will be completed, allowing hikers access to one of the highest peaks in the county for the first time.
Dozens of sea lions return to Pier 39 Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:14PMMarine experts say it sure seems as though the famed sea lions of Fisherman's Wharf are returning to Pier 39.
Headlands history revealed in new book Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 2:38PMLast week Sausalito resident Dorothy Gibson formally unveiled her new book “Marin Headlands.” It’s a small publication filled to the brim with vintage photos of the Marin recreational area as well as of Sausalito. She spoke to a crowd about gathering data for the book in the City Council chambers on Wednesday, Jan. 19, and autographed copies after her lecture.
Headlands history revealed in new book Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 12:38AMLast week Sausalito resident Dorothy Gibson formally unveiled her new book “Marin Headlands.” It’s a small publication filled to the brim with vintage photos of the Marin recreational area as well as of Sausalito. She spoke to a crowd about gathering data for the book in the City Council chambers on Wednesday, Jan. 19, and autographed copies after her lecture.
Heart of Marin awards issued at annual luncheon Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 8:51PMThe Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership presented awards to individuals, organizations and businesses Thursday at its 17th annual Heart of Marin awards luncheon in San Rafael.
Eating: Tough decade to swallow Monday, January 4, 2010 @ 4:02PMThe first decade of the 21st century is drawing to an unmourned close, offering only a few random moments and nuggets of experiential wisdom to recommend it. by Matthew Stafford
An unsettled decade Sunday, January 3, 2010 @ 1:26AMBy DEREK J. MOORE THE PRESS DEMOCRAT When the new millennium dawned, Michael Potts was just another hippie on the Mendocino headlands using sunlight to power his home and driving a hybrid vehicle shaped like an egg.
Fun, wonder and rest at the Golden Gate Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 9:17PMSAUSALITO – For shopping, dining and strolling, a day-tripper can't beat the Mediterranean- flavored bayside beauty of Sausalito.
Marin lost many notable citizens in 2009 Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:51PMMarin Independent Journal They were artists, coaches, a fallen soldier and a survivor of Nazi Germany.
A busy year for Sausalito Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:13PMJanuary After more than four years on the Sausalito-Marin City School District Board, Whitney Hoyt, who was president of the board last year, resigned Jan. 10 after moving outside the district attendance area.
Single in the Suburbs: Change I can believe in Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 3:56PMI spent four decades trying to understand men. Countless books, therapists and conversations with insightful males have brought me no closer to the enlightenment I seek. by Nikki Silverstein
Larry Sultan of Greenbrae, nationally acclaimed art photographer, dies at 63 Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 6:06PMLarry Sultan, an internationally known Marin art photographer whose work explored the vanishing California dream, contemporary culture and the idiosyncrasies of the American family, died of cancer on Sunday at his home on the Greenbrae Boardwalk.
Carl Steward 'In Our Backyard': Oakland's Caitlin Smith has become an elite ultra-runner in a short time, sets her ... Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 1:25AMTHE SPORT is called ultra-running, and to her own amazement, Oakland's Caitlin Smith has become ultra-good at it in a very short time.
Rare giant sea turtle found on Stinson Beach Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 9:54AMAn endangered giant sea turtle rarely found north of Mexico washed up alive on Stinson Beach after drifting possibly thousands of miles. The rare olive ridley turtle was first spotted Nov. 25 in the Sea Drift area of the beach. The 60-pound female with a 2-...
Movers & Shakers: Mediator named 'Best of the Bay' Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 4:21PMJerry Spolter of Sausalito, a well-known figure in the mediation field, was named "Best of the Bay" in an annual survey published by The Recorder, a local legal publication.
Review: Headlands Center offers an artistic take on food Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 9:16PMTwelve rectangular alder wood tables, pillars spaced throughout a rather sparse dining room, mismatched wooden chairs and a kitchen straight out of the early 1900s complete with an Alan Scott pizza oven.
State funds to help Jenner headlands Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 7:20PMMembers of the Board of Directors of the California Coastal Conservancy met briefly near here recently to take care of official business and then spend much of the rest of the day touring the Jenner Headlands overlooking the azure Pacific at the mouth of the Russian River.
Is the TomKat Show Moving to San Francisco? Friday, November 6, 2009 @ 2:51PMHide your couches. Rumor has it that Tom Cruise is moving to San Francisco.
New ranger plans to be part of the community Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 4:24AMA.J. Legault, the new enforcement ranger at Scotts Bluff National Monument, says he is looking forward to getting involved of all facets of community life.
Tiny rare fish with a grand plan in West Marin Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 8:06PMA little fish with big eyes and a pug mouth caused a big stir in West Marin on Thursday, as state and federal officials gathered to see endangered tidewater gobies gently dropped into a brackish pond near Tomales Bay.
Movers & Shakers: Realtor signs on with Habitat Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 7:52PMRealtor Arundel Burrell with Frank Howard Allen has been selected by Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco as its exclusive Realtor in Marin.
New ranger plans to be part of the community Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 9:09PMA.J. Legault, the new enforcement ranger at Scotts Bluff National Monument, says he is looking forward to getting involved of all facets of community life.
Raptor rapture on Hawk Hill Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 3:27PMAs the California poet Robinson Jeffers once wrote in a poem called “Hurt Hawks,” “I’d sooner, except the penalties, kill a man than a hawk.”
Raptor rapture on Hawk Hill Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 5:12PMAs the California poet Robinson Jeffers once wrote in a poem called “Hurt Hawks,” “I’d sooner, except the penalties, kill a man than a hawk.”
Stakes high in City Council election Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 3:21PMSausalito’s local politics tend to be much more intense than those in neighboring towns. And in true Sausalito fashion, the November City Council election is shaping up to be quite intense.
Travel calendar Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 2:15PMEvents and happenings in the world of travel
The Nukes in Our Backyard Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 6:37PMA loud buzzing, whirring noise alerted us that something was about to happen. The crowd of onlookers leaned against a flimsy metal barricade, and the horizontal metal panels in what had just a minute before looked like a parking lot parted, and up it rose—a nuclear missile.
Oracle OpenWorld aims to draw a crowd Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 11:45PMSAN FRANCISCO — Despite companies cutting employee travel and canceling conventions nationwide, Oracle is predicting next week’s OpenWorld to infuse its usual $100 million into San Francisco’s economy.
Headlands fire seen across bay Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 2:51PMA half-acre vegetation fire burned on a hillside in the Marin Headlands west of the Golden Gate Bridge on Sept. 18. It sent a large plume of smoke that was visible from regions of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.
Hayward man held for Marin burglaries Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 12:58AMSuspect held for auto burglaries: A Hayward man is being held at Marin County Jail on five counts of auto burglary after a rash of thefts Saturday around Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach and the Marin Headlands.
Hayward man held on auto burglary counts in Southern Marin Sunday, September 27, 2009 @ 8:21PMA Hayward man is being held at Marin County Jail on five counts of auto burglary after a rash of thefts Saturday around Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach and the Marin Headlands.
Foggy | My Sinchew Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 3:06AMA tourist taking photographs of the north tower of the Golden Gate Bridge as it peeks out from a blanket of fog in the Marin Headlands of Sausalito, California. Photo courtesy: AFP.
Hike of the week: Breathtaking views from Rodeo Valley's ridges Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 4:34PMDecember is a great time to hike Marin's ridges. Between rainstorms, weather can be crystal clear with sunshine that enlivens the rich colors of the hills, rocky knolls, sky and even the bay and ocean.
Hike of the Week: Prime time to swoop down on Hawk Hill Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 4:34PMFor all of the fierceness associated with raptors, it might be surprising to learn that hawks do not like to fly over open water.
Headlands Center to host fundraising dinner Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 1:07AMSausalito's Headlands Center for the Arts will host a fundraising dinner to benefit the center and Marin Organic at 6:30 p.
Auckland artist to take up residency in California Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 11:23PMAuckland photographer, sculptor and video artist Richard Maloy was announced last week as the inaugural recipient of the Fulbright-Wallace Arts Trust Award, which offers as its prize a three month residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in the Marin Headlands near San Francisco.
Making a night of it in the North Bay Friday, September 11, 2009 @ 3:16AMWhether you're kayaking, sailing, hiking or strolling, doing it in the dark creates an entirely different experience.
At the head of San Francisco Bay, Point Bonita Lighthouse stands guard Sunday, September 6, 2009 @ 2:19AMWith its mini-suspension bridge and view of San Francisco Bay, Point Bonita Lighthouse is a spectacular and appropriate perch for previewing the Golden Gate.
My City: Meditation, pesto pizza, a book and a beach Saturday, September 5, 2009 @ 7:13PM Faves and raves by Karen Myers Personal stats AGE: 45 YEARS IN THE CITY: 14 NEIGHBORHOOD: Outer Sunset OCCUPATION: Freelance writer, healing worksh
The ancient heart of Marin Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 11:01AMThe area around San Rafael - San Anselmo, the Ross Valley, Corte Madera, and north into the rolling hills around Lucas Valley and Terra Linda - has followed a long trail from the times of the Coast Miwok to the development of the small cities that now line...
Mystic Aquarium Did NOT Name Their Sea Lion Pups Larry, Curly and Moe Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 10:04AMFor Their First Birthday the Pups Received Their Highly Anticipated Names By Becky Giantonio Mystic, CT - Today was a big day for the three new California sea lion pups at Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration. In addition to celebrating their first birthday - complete with an icy fish treat for them and cake for guests - the pups received their highly anticipated names: Jetty ...
Swimmer raises money for Marine Mammal Center Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 1:01AMA 17-year-old San Francisco boy swam alone from Spain to Morocco in under four hours last week, raising $10,000 for the Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands.
Moore Foundation gives $6M to Sonoma Land Trust Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 4:22PMThe Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has given $6 million to the Sonoma Land Trust.
Moore Foundation gives $6M to Sonoma Land Trust Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 4:14PMThe Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has contributed $6 million to the Sonoma Land Trust.