Halleck Creek gets major land donation
Nicasio’s Halleck Creek Ranch has tripled in size: Last week, philanthropist and horsewoman Maja Kristin gifted it her nearby 120-acre Rock Rose Ranch. The nonprofit Halleck Creek Ranch has […]
Marin shifts emergency response office
County officials are hoping their rebranded and upgraded emergency management department can begin to improve communication with West Marin when storms and other disasters topple trees, block roads and […]
Bolinas man to premier Chekhov-inspired film
Bolinas avant-garde filmmaker Jeff Warrin’s forthcoming film, “All the Branches in Me,” juxtaposes nature with the ephemeral qualities of human relationships against the backdrop of West Marin’s liminal spaces, […]
Sacred Heart boys win basketball championship
West Marin boys secured for the first time the Catholic Youth Organization’s countywide basketball championship on Sunday at Terra Linda High School. In the nail-biting game leading up to […]
Monarchs see another good year in West Marin, despite the ravages of winter
Migrating western monarch butterflies rebounded in the Bay Area and at West Marin’s overwintering sites this season. Though a cold snap in late November and January’s storms put a […]
Federal disaster loans open for Marin residents
Homeowners and small business owners who suffered financial losses in the recent storms might be eligible for low-interest federal loans. The United States Small Business Administration recently added Marin […]
The village association, the future of our community, and you
It is not an understatement to say West Marin is at a critical juncture. With affordability only getting worse, our population aging and a massive influx of new visitors […]
District court rules against elk activists
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by animal rights advocates who claimed that mismanagement by the National Park Service was causing the fenced tule elk at Tomales […]
Stranded boats spur calls for accountability
Two fishing boats that grounded in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary in recent years have inspired new recommendations aimed at holding boat owners accountable for damages. A new […]
Frustrated Bolinas box holders get organized
Ed Mann was driving south on Highway 1 for his daily commute when he saw his neighbor, Chetan Rose, walking down the road with his thumb up. With no […]
White sharks rise at Farallones
This year’s local white shark count wrapped up with record highs at the Farallon Islands, puzzling lows at Tomales Point, anomalous observations across the board and the return of […]
Lagunitas School parents will discuss fate of two elementary programs
It was another late night at Lagunitas School last week after teachers, parents and administrators continued the discussion about a potential merger between the Montessori and Open Classroom programs—an […]
