This week started out with news of a missing San Anselmo boater off the coast of Ocean Beach. The US Coast Guard called off the search after 8 hours. Later in the week, the missing man's girlfriend found herself in a bizarre situation where the police had to remove her from a locked garage. Fairfax resident Dave McDonald pleaded not guilty to charges of making meth after a raid on his Mill Valley store earlier this month. He was also denied release and the DA made the suggestion that some of the drugs may have been fake. Marin officers arrested a suspected serial killer this week, who will be…

Our week kicked off with a story about former Drake baseball standout Aaron Pribble's new book covering his time as a player in the first and only year of professional Israeli baseball. Be careful when you're out and about, though, as Lori Tompkins recounts her battle with Lyme Disease from a tick she never even saw. Are you worried when you walk the trails and hills? Protestors rallied against the proposed Target in San Rafael this week. On Wednesday, the community-impact report on the new store -- stating the biggest impact would be felt by local grocers. Fairfax will be getting a Buddhist …

We thought we would grab some articles from the last few days and put them out here, just in case you missed something on San Anselmo Fairfax Patch. Monday -- People woke up Monday morning to learn county supervisor Charles McGlashan had died the night before near Lake Tahoe. Monday -- Sarah Shideler helped us catch up with what was taking place in the local business community, with updates on China Village, Bella Luna and more. Tuesday -- The state's physical fitness report is out for grade-school kids, giving us all a chance to find out, Are We Fitter Than a Fifth Grader? Wednesday -- We …

Last weekend started out with a storm that knocked a tree into power lines on Forest Avenue in Fairfax. But, the havoc didn't stop there. Storms throughout the week knocked over dozens of trees, including one that fell on a parked car in San Anselmo, sent large mudslides spilling towards people's home, eroded the road on Redwood Road, and caused 9,000 gallons of sewage to spill into the road on the north end of San Anselmo Avenue. As the Golden Gate National Recreation Area continues to review its dog-leash rules, we compiled a list of all the dog parks, dog rules and places for off-leash …

We premiered our Jolly Roger corner this week, where students from Drake High School told us all about the desire for more local, organic food in the cafeteria and how edible gardens are taking off at the high schools. We also got a Pirate's Perspective on the controversy surrounding prom, which is happening today at Drake. Drake also celebrated all-MCAL Honors going to some of the team's top basketball players this week. White Hill put on an eco-fashion show -- captured on video -- and celebrated Pi Day (3.14) with students showing off impressive pi-recitation skills in this video. This week…

The week kicked off with the release of a 369-page report from the Ross Valley Sanitary District about the 2.6 million gallon sewage spills back in December. The report, prepared for the Regional Water Quality Board, is the district's explanation for what lead to the spills. The topic of the week, though, was the consideration of new elementary school boundaries. The board moved the meeting to White Hill in order to accommodate the the number of parents wanting to attend. But, no decisions were made -- other than not moving the MAP program to Brookside. Check out the maps for the proposals; …

This week kicked off with Marin residents racking up Oscar nominations and, rumor has it, Fairfax resident Gary Rizzo even won one of the gold statues for sound design for Inception. As the weather came and went and came again this week, cyclists and dog owners had a lot to think about. The Marin County Bicycle Coalition could be turning to the much-discussed Alto Tunnel to connect Corte Madera and Mill Valley after the success of the Cal Park Tunnel connecting San Rafael and Larkspur. Dog owners came out in packs to the first of GGNRA's community meetings about new dog restrictions in Golden…

This week was all about the weather: will it, won't it? Despite snow on Mt. Tam last weekend, the predicted snow as low as 1,000 feet Friday failed to materialize besides a dusting in Fairfax and around the lakes. As rain fell, the pedestrian bridge that was wiped out in Fairfax during the last flood is finally close to completion. Basketball season also came to an end this week, as the boys lost their first NCS game to San Rafael and the girls fell to Acalanes. The wrestling team also headed to the NCS meet yesterday, after hosting the MCAL Championships last weekend. Although students had …

We kicked off the week by announcing the cutest couple in San Anselmo and Fairfax: Glynns and Simon Thomas. Congrats to the couple, who celebrated their 11th anniversary too! This past weekend marked, along with the end of warm weather, the opening of the much-anticipated U-Top-It. Did you go? Sarah Shideler has all the scoop on businesses opening and closing around town. (We also had all the scoop on what business owners would like to see in those same vacancies.) You know what else is coming to town soon? AT&T's U-verse. Which is good news for those who have been looking for an alternative …

Let Patch help you catch up on all the news from this week, starting with the annual Crab Feed last weekend. If you didn't go, check out all the photos, and if you did go, add your own! There were lots of business openings and closing this week. L'Appart reopened, Chocolate Delights closed, and U-Top-It San Anselmo (co-owned by ultramarathon man Dean Karnazes) surprised everyone with a grand opening five days early. Drake students won a judged competition at Marin Theater Company for young playwrights. And our Drake correspondent gave us a Pirate's Perspective on this year's production of a …

The week kicked off with news of new yogurt shops opening in San Anselmo, rumors of a cafe on the southern end of San Anselmo Avenue, and L'Appart announcing its return to town -- all in our new column that gets you The Scoop on everything opening, closing, remodeling and changing. In our monthly real estate column, Larry Rosen examines the deal San Anselmo and Fairfax residents get: peace, quiet and safety for far cheaper than many areas. Among the many businesses in town, get your Valentine's Day treats, snacks or just an everyday goodie at our Business of the Week -- Fat Angel Bakery! We …

Let Patch catch you up with all the news you missed during the week while you were busy with work, chores, kids, and enjoying the nice sunshine! Of course, it was a short week too with Martin Luther King Jr. Day off on Monday. Check out the full text of King's 'I Have A Dream' speech; how far have we come towards achieving King's dream here? Last week, Governor Brown introduced a budget proposal that may or may not come to fruition. Real estate columnist Larry Rosen explains how exactly the budget hullabaloo over redevelopment agencies is going to affect San Anselmo and Fairfax.  At the Ross …

Catch up on all the news you missed this week, as you enjoy the nice weather and a holiday off tomorrow -- don't forget Monday is supposed to be a day of service! Lots happened this week in San Anselmo and Fairfax and we've got all the news you need. Peter Breen kicked off the week with an interesting column about what a world would look like in the future if all the towns in Marin were consolidated. We would live simply in Central Marin City.  Patch was also mentioned on the radio this week by Ross Valley historical legend and classical music DJ Hoyt Smith. He recommended everyone check out …

Catch up on all the news of the new year as people headed back to work, businesses reopened their doors and things stayed busy in San Anselmo and Fairfax. Though the sun shined this week and the rains let up, we took a chance to look back on everything that's been done in the five years since the flood to help prevent another disaster from happening. Do you think it's been enough? Of course, 2011 is another year, with new laws and new resolutions and a new governor. Here's some of the 725 new laws that took effect this week. And, we asked readers to share any resolutions they made for the new…

As the year comes to a close, we looked back at the biggest stories of the year. Catch up on the news you missed as you get back from the holidays and head back to the office. While you were busy eating Christmas cookies and sipping on holiday drinks, the Drake basketball teams were busy playing up a storm. The girls head into the season hoping to grow into champions. An exciting win put the girls into the finals of the West Coast Jamboree tournament, where they took second. The boys beat Terra Linda in the Bambauer Classic and take the consolation crown. Cyclists, on the other hand, are …

With Christmas behind us and nearly everyone in town out of town, you'd think the week would have been slow and un-newsworthy. But, not so. If you didn't have time to read the news in between your bouts of last minute shopping, let us catch you up on everything you missed. The week started with the aftermath of the storm last Sunday when several large eucalyptus trees fell on the Spotless Cleaners, endangering drivers and pedestrians. A nun, or swami, failed to return a friend's car -- leading to an arrest for a stolen vehicle. And, Monday night, the San Rafael City Council considered the new…

With the holidays upon us, news has slowed down, but that doesn't mean that you didn't miss lots of things happening around town this week. Let us catch you up with everything you need to know: Fairfax got in the holiday spirit with Santa buggy rides and wreath-making last week. Add your own photos to our gallery. As the weather cools, basketball season gets underway. The Drake boys look ahead to a challenging season, after a solid start at the Red Brown tournament and pre-season play. At the elementary schools, the question of turning Brookside into two K-5 schools has invigorated the …

Though we're headed into the holiday season, a whole bunch of stuff happened this week. Be sure to catch up on all the news with our Weekend Update: The rains have started; instead of wondering what to do with all that water, learn how to make a rain garden. Assembly Member Jared Huffman introduced a bill this week that would allow residents to opt-out of the PG&E Smart Meter program and would require a wired alternative to the wireless meters. Good news for opponents of the meters, but critics say it might not be enough? Other news outside town affected San Anselmo and Fairfax this week, …

Every Sunday, catch up on all the news you missed with Patch. We'll make it easy, so while you're bustling around during the week, you don't need to worry that you can't keep up with everything your neighbors are talking about. We've got you covered. Don't miss the first-ever art walk in San Anselmo -- participating businesses are showcasing local artists throughout downtown. Have you heard of the Circle Center in Fairfax? Check out the village hub that aims to bring together residents. The Patch Bake-Off winner was announced. Make sure you check out the winner's recipe and the chef of Iron …

Lots happened this week and you don't want to miss all the local news while you're at work. Count on Patch to catch you up on the latest happenings. Lock your cars! A rash of thefts are sweeping through San Anselmo and Fairfax, where thieves are going into unlocked cars -- 37 cars in San Anselmo alone. With the increasing focus on bullying in our schools and concerns about how teenagers are dealing with these problems, you have to be wondering how our schools are addressing bullying. Former Marinwood cult leader Winnfred Wright wasn't released in Marin County afterall. Try out Insalata's …