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Ultramarathon Legend Dean Karnazes Revisits an Old Running Challenge in His Latest Book

The sixth book from an incredible Marin runner.

dean k
by Jessica Gliddon
May 23, 2022
Raquel Salos Rivera

Award-Winning Puerto Rican Poet Raquel Salas Rivera Explores the Past and Future of His Homeland

Bridging language, gender and nationality, Salas Rivera is an advocate for the preservation and growth of Puerto Rican literature.

by Jessica Gliddon & Paula Farmer
March 21, 2022
Jonathan Meiburg

South America, Evolutionary History, and the World of a Little-Known, Intriguingly Intelligent Bird of Prey: Johnathan Meiburg's 'A Most Remarkable Creature'

How a chance encounter with one of Charles Darwin’s avian discoveries inspired a fascinating tale.

by Jessica Gliddon
February 8, 2022
Marriage Murder Betrayal Book

A Turbulent Tale of Marriage, Murder and Betrayal: The Little-Known History of One of Marin's Most Influential Founding Families

Jo M. Haraf’s history of a 19th-century Marin family is rich with research and delivers plenty of drama.

by Jessica Gliddon
January 22, 2022

Stories of Survival: Isabel Allende's Latest Novel, "Violeta", Set During the Time of the Spanish Flu

The beloved best-selling Chilean author discusses her life in Marin County and her drive to write novels in, and about, challenging times.

by Ellen Holland
December 20, 2021
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Let Down by the System: How the “Varsity Blues” College Admissions Scandal Took Down a Stanford Sailing Coach

John Vandemoer’s new book gives a firsthand account of what happens when both the academic and judicial system fail in the hands of a con artist.

by Jessica Gliddon
November 9, 2021
Amy Tan

Amy Tan Talks Family History, Teaching a MasterClass, and Being in a Band With Dave Barry at The Sonoma Valley Author’s Festival

The Authors on the Plaza event at the 4th annual festival attracted big name authors to the wine region.

by Jessica Gliddon
October 23, 2021
Meg Waite Clayton

The Postmistress of Paris: A WWII Drama Celebrating a Heroine Who Saved Parisians from the Nazis

In her new book, author Meg Waite Clayton revisits the horrors of World War II in France.

by Jessica Gliddon
October 21, 2021
writers refuge

A Sanctuary for Thought-Provoking, Society-Changing Writing: Mesa Refuge in West Marin

The hidden Tomales Bay retreat that inspired Van Jones, Rebecca Solnit and Michael Pollan.

by Katy Butler
September 20, 2021

A Novel About the Turbulent 1960s and '70s, From Professor, Social Justice Advocate and Writing Coach Cathy Rath

This new book tackles difficult social justice issues — and tells a great story.

Cathy Rath
by Jessica Gliddon
September 13, 2021
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Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners, 2025
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
Marin Roots, SF Plates: 3 Chefs Bringing North Bay Flavor to the City
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
When Death is a Part of Life: How Death Doulas Use Love, Ritual and Courage to Reshape the Way We Say Goodbye
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
Why We Love Larkspur: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About This Friendly, Fascinating City
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
In the Company of Giants: How an Annual Trip Hosted by WILDCOAST Protects Whales
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024
Marin Gives Back: Our Nonprofit Partners in Giving, 2024


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While the king tides in Marin County are subsiding While the king tides in Marin County are subsiding, some flooding still remains. Please continue to use caution and stay aware of local conditions.

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Heading to Tahoe for the Holidays? Check out these Heading to Tahoe for the Holidays? Check out these new restaurants, revamped resorts and seasonal celebrations ⬇️

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You might be wondering where and when this picture You might be wondering where and when this picture was taken. Give up? It’s New Year’s Eve 1971 at the Marshall Tavern. Built in 1902, the property still hangs precariously over Tomales Bay in the West Marin community of Marshall. 

The photo is one of hundreds in historian Dewey Livingston’s recently released book, Point Reyes and Tomales Bay, A History of the Land and its People. Here’s how Livingston describes the setting (by way of background, Web Otis was a young real estate investor in West Marin in the 1970s):

"Creating the new Marshall scene was a lark for those involved. As Web Otis recalled, 'We were young and had a good time doing it.' The owners rented the building to a variety of operators. The Marshall Tavern had good food and live music. Michael Considine, a restaurateur and owner of the Lion’s Share music venue in Sausalito (and later San Anselmo), went into business with former Marin County Supervisor Thomas T. Storer on the venue in 1969, attracting acts like John Stewart from the Kingston Trio, and Buffy Ford. Others were Mimi Farina (whose sister Joan Baez attended), Jesse Colin Young and Jerry Corbitt. Local musicians had a welcoming venue at and even Colonel Sanders, of fried chicken fame, made an appearance there to film a commercial."

Livingston’s book also notes that in November of ’71 — mere weeks before the epic New Year’s Eve in the photo — the adjacent hotel had burned down. “Miraculously, the Marshall Tavern was saved from the flames,” Livingston writes, adding that in 1973, “top national musicians including Van Morrison and Neil Young were brought in.” Often when that happened, it was “so packed” that people were “dancing in the street” and the owner closed the bar because he sold “every ounce of alcohol in the place.” The Marshall Tavern closed for good in 1982. A concerted effort to rehabilitate and reopen the historic venue, involving millions of dollars, was launched in 2023 but is currently lodged in lawsuits and environmental issues. 

✍️ Jim Wood

📷 Photo by Lee Sims, Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History 

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Perhaps there’s something in the water, because La Perhaps there’s something in the water, because Larkspur makes a strong case to be crowned Central Marin’s most charming city. Incorporated in 1908, Larkspur’s “Old Downtown” was officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. In the decades since, it’s continued to blossom into a region that today thrives as a bustling hub of retail, events, nature and more. Larkspur’s perpetual popularity is further compounded by its foot-traffic friendly layout, bountiful options for fantastic food and its crucial role as the home to one of Golden Gate Transit’s main ferry terminals. 

Whether you're visiting Larkspur for the first time or playing tourist in your hometown, these are the best things to do while you're here:

1️⃣ See a movie at The Lark
2️⃣ Take a ferry ride
3️⃣ Enjoy a taste of Paris at Left Bank
4️⃣ Go shopping on Magnolia Avenue
5️⃣ Hike in Baltimore Canyon Preserve

See what else Larkspur has to offer in our bio 🔗

What's your favorite thing to do in Larkspur? Comment below👇

✍️ @zackruskin

📷 Photo courtesy of Marin Tourism Board

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Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned u Did you hear? Marin Magazine (270 Media) cleaned up at the 48th Annual Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards! A huge congratulations to all of our amazing writers, editors and photographers.

Thanks to the San Francisco Press Club for hosting us last night. Hearing from the likes of Bill Martin, Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern (all Lifetime Achievement Award winners!) was a reminder of the vital role the Fourth Estate plays in our democracy. 

We are honored to be awarded among some of the best and the brightest in the industry. 

Swipe to see all our awards 🏆

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Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250 Want to be featured in Marin Magazine AND win $250? 📲

We're celebrating the season with a county-wide holiday photo contest ❄️ 

We want to see your festive moments in Marin! 

How to enter 📷
1. Download the Hello! Marin app 
2. Create a public profile
3. Post your photo(s) to the Holiday Photo Contest

Good luck and happy holidays! ☃️

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This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in This year, there are a whopping 6🤷7 nonprofits in our Marin Gives Back feature!

Whether you have $50 or $5,000 or even $10,000, here's how to donate to our great community this holiday season. Details in bio 🔗

Which ones are you donating to? Comment below!

📷 Christian Mills

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