The City of Sausalito wants to hear from you about the City’s Plan to protect the shore — including all houseboat marinas as far north as Commodore — from flooding that will come with steadily increasing high tides. The level of the Pacific and the Bay, measured by satellite, has...
The FHA’s bill amending previous rent control legislation (AB 754) has now passed the Senate and Assembly without a single ‘no’ vote. According to Marin Country administrative analyst Talia Smith, “This is a rare feat, and shows just how much on-the-ground work and engagement has been put in to ensure...
On Monday, the FHA’s Legislative Action Committee (FHA/LAC) emailed a link to a survey seeking opinions on amendments to the rent control and vacancy control portions of the Floating Homes Residency Law. The confidential survey asks a few short questions to gather community input on an agreement reached between the...
The Floating Homes Association Annual Meeting returned to the Bay Model on March 15 for the first time in the post-Covid era. Early birds began arriving at 10:00 a.m. to browse the treasures in a silent auction. The crowd soon swelled to over 140. At 11:00 a.m. new FHA President...
The doors of the Bay Model will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, to allow FHA members and their guests to browse an impressive array of auction items, including such luxuries as an overnight stay with breakfast at the Cavallo Point Lodge. The Annual Meeting begins sharply at...
The City of Sausalito held its Community Workshop #2 for the Shoreline Adaptation Plan on Saturday, January 25th at the Bay Model. The capacity crowd of interested Sausalito community members heard from city staff and representatives from its consultant team, WRT. Marin County Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters and Sausalito Mayor Joan...
While discussions continue between the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) and the Sausalito floating home marinas over an amendment to the Floating Homes Residency Law, Assemblymember Damon Connolly is planning to introduce a spot bill as a placeholder for potential legislation modifying AB 252 provisions. This placeholder indicates intent to address...
On the evening of January 7, 2025, Gate 6 1/2 homeowners Felicity Gordon and Blaise Simpson attended the third and final community meeting to discuss the Marin City Stormwater Plan. The meeting was held at the Senior Center in Marin City. The plan was initiated in 2023 to reduce flood...
Jim Woessner, long-time author and Issaquah resident, has just published his new book of micro fiction. No More No Less is a collection of short, short stories (each story is exactly 100 words!) that range from evocative observations on life and nature to comedic musings on the trivial and absurd....
PG&E’s Safety Action Center sends along these tips for a safe holiday season. Whether you’re decorating, traveling, or hosting, keep these key pointers in mind: 1) Holiday Lighting: Use LED lights and power strips to reduce fire hazards, as they stay cool and use less energy, saving you money on...