Thanks to the Pacific Sun for shining a light on a new satirical website called Marin Lately. Marin Lately describes itself as a unserious publication with a provincial focus and limited ambitions. The site proclaims, “We are controlled by shadowy interests and thus unable to...
Assemblymember Damon Connolly has now introduced a new bill (AB 754) amending the rent control legislation as agreed to by the Sausalito marina operators and the Floating Homes Association. Expressions of support for the bill are vital as it makes its way through the legislature....
The Southern Marin Fire District, in partnership with the Sausalito Police Department and local emergency preparedness agencies, invites floating homes residents to participate in a localized Evacuation Drill on Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. at MLK Park, 610 Coloma Street. Hosted by Southern Marin Fire...
Seven sponsors have renewed their ads in the Floating Times and on the FHA website for another year: Steve Sekhon, Compass Realty Michele Affronte, Engel & Vӧlkers Valhalla Signworks (formerly Butterflute Wedding Chapel) Renewal By Andersen Sadler and Company Insurance San Francisco Waterproofing and Masonry...
Sally Champe of A Dock encourages folks with teaching skills to volunteer for Tamalpais College at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center: Before and during the pandemic I volunteered as an English instructor and tutor at San Quentin’s Mount Tamalpais College. It was the most rewarding volunteer...
Assemblymember Damon Connolly has redrafted the proposed amendments to the floating homes rent control legislation, reflecting agreements reached between the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) and the marina operators. The full legislative text can be found online. LAC member Anna Shimko has provided the following explanation of...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE JUNE 10 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. With the amended rent control legislation being agreed on by the LAC and marina operators, the Board is planning...
Marin County non-profit Resilient Neighborhoods offers a free 5-session workshop to help you create a sustainable household, adopt eco-friendly practices, build stronger communities, and prepare for climate-related emergencies. The next online class starts Wednesday, June 18. Meetings are every other week for 8 weeks on...
The Marin City Juneteenth Festival at Rocky Graham Park will be held on Saturday, June 21. The all-ages, free festival begins at 11:00 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony. Before the festival begins, there will be a Prayer Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center...
We’ve all heard the term Greenhouse Effect, but have you ever wondered what it truly means? Michael Konrad of South Forty Pier sends along the following explanation of this climate phenomenon — and much more. Climate change caused by global warming is frequently in the...
