Long time Main Dock resident Pacifico Samonte passed away in mid-April in his floating home. The popular guitarist had been suffering from esophageal cancer. His partner, Cameron Duncan, reported, “Pac was breathing very quietly and peacefully all night as I held his hand. It was...
Last week we presented the story of the early days of the Mountain Play and lamented the closing of its 2020 season. But over its 107-year history, the Mountain Play has resiliently overcome a number of challenges. This report was compiled from a Facebook post...
The County of Marin, in collaboration with individuals from cities and towns across the County, is launching the website MarinRecovers.com to connect local residents, business owners, community leaders and public health professionals to collaborate on reopening the economy and community in a safe manner. “The goal...
One of the casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic is the Mountain Play on Mount Tam. This would have been the 107th production, and Jane and I would be rounding up friends and relatives to go see Hello Dolly. But since the season has been shuttered...
In an effort to reach every resident in Sausalito and the floating homes community during our shelter in place, the City has created door hangers to be delivered to every residence. The door hangers have important information about accessing basic needs such as food and...
Dr. Fiona Clements, a 10-year resident of Liberty Dock, has been instrumental in stocking the FHA’s Disaster Response Trailer with a full range of equipment, including pumps, essential tools, communications aids, orange vests, water rescue throw rope, orange traffic cones, hard hats, automatic external defibrillators,...
PG&E is conducting routine low-level helicopter patrols to inspect gas transmission and distribution lines in Marin County, as part of its six-month leak survey and maintenance program. A helicopter will fly over parts of Wolfback Ridge and San Rafael through April 30. Flights will be coming...
Marin County’s stay-at-home order will be extended through May, public health officials announced Monday. A Marin IJ article states that most restrictions on business, travel and gatherings will continue, but the county will issue a new order this week to replace the current one, which...
SFGate has posted an article subtitled: Being in a houseboat is better: Shelter-in-place, Sausalito houseboat style. Author Madeline Wells interviewed Rachael Limkin of Issaquah, who described how tight-knit our community is: “Normally on a Friday night, I’m in half a dozen different houses having food or...
Earlier this month we reported that an attorney for Galilee Harbor had asked the Bay Conservation and Development Commission for approval to remove a launch float because of alleged misuse and damage by some anchor-outs. That request was approved, and the dock disappeared on April...
