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patricia liles June 11, 2013 at 05:51 pm
I love Taco Jane's! So do my friends! Snapper tacos in blue corn tortilla-can't live without 'em;…Read More mateo cakes-ahhhh!; mole enchiladas-the best! Congratulations making San Anselmo a better place to live (and eat) for 15 years!
Josh Tretakoff June 4, 2013 at 06:29 pm
Good news indeed; looking forward to it. I know it's just a typo, but I really am looking forward to…Read More some "pork lion chops!" I do love pork and exotic meats...;-)
Jessica Mullins (Editor) June 5, 2013 at 08:36 am
I just fixed the "pork lion" typo. Thanks for pointing it out in a playful way, Josh. I…Read More have a feeling lion doesn't count as a "farm to table" food. : )
bob edwards June 5, 2013 at 08:54 am
"Did City Council overstep its authority in taking a side in the Drake's Bay conflict with the…Read More government?" No. Council has the "authority" to take up any matter it wishes, and to vote on it. E.G., Should the US invade Iraq? Should Kim Kardashian lose weight? Should the oyster farm in Drake's Bay stay open? Should leaf-blowers be banned in Beijing? The question is whether whatever it decides has any significant impact on the quality of life of the residents of the City of Sonoma. Some have phrased the issue not as one of Council's "authority" but whether Council is wasting meeting time on matters it cannot possibly affect or influence, time which might be better spent on matters it can but doesn't want to -- like leaf blowers or wine-tasting rooms on the Plaza -- where the wrong vote could bring out angry crowds carrying torches. On the oyster farm issue, Council had an opportunity to look sympathetic to a distant businessperson hardly anyone in town actually knows who made the very un-businesslike decision to knowingly buy a business whose future depended upon mustering enough political clout in Washington DC to maintain/renew a lease which was due to expire seven years hence and which an Act of Congress gave Secy of Interior Salazar the discretionary power to shut down his business to further Congressional intent under the Wilderness Act. But the only requirement for getting something on Council's agenda is having a friend or friends on Council willing to put it there. There is nothing objectively wrong with that, as long as City business important to local residents who live here eventually gets done in a timely manner. On Monday, Council obviously had nothing more pressing to do. Beyond a small expense stipend, Council is unpaid and staff gets paid no matter what is on the agenda, so local taxpayers suffered no measurable financial harm. It was an opportunity to appear to do something "nice" for the owner and employees of a business that is going to close soon. The US 9th circuit court of appeals which is due to take up the matter and actually decide it will pay no attention to Council's resolution. Its concern will be a bloodless one: Did Interior Sec'y Salazar (not Sonoma City Council) have the authority to make the decision he did? My money is on the Sec'y. Of course, with enough political influence, the oyster farmer may persuade Congress to amend the Act to override the court's decision in time to spare his business. But expect more feel-good items on Council's agenda, for now a clear 5-0 precedent has been set for taking up even more of them. Next month: A resolution banning tornadoes in Oklahoma. Since Oklahoma is mostly populated by Republicans who despise California, expect the vote to be closer.
Ralph Hutchinson June 5, 2013 at 11:57 am
Waste of time for Sonoma to interject into issues outside their jurisdiction. Same with Brown's…Read More anti-war stances or gay rights issues. None of those items like this State/'Federal fisheries issue can be decided or influenced by Sonoma City Council.
M. Manzano June 18, 2013 at 04:56 pm
The mega rich transplant vintners have robbed the water and destroyed the fish populations from…Read More Sonoma County up to Humboldt over the last 40 years. California politicians have been aiding and abetting them all along. It's time for them to leave so we can replenish what they've destroyed. Help the fisherman and that "green mother earth" all these phonies keep going on about for a change.
D Bruce Stevens June 5, 2013 at 04:16 pm
I live on Greenfield near the hub and they haven't really been working the full schedule yet. They…Read More probably will once they really get started. I know this needs to be done, but I'm not looking forward to the noise, especially the nighttime work. It'd be much better if all those several big pieces of machinery didn't have to beep when backing up. LOL
Marin Municipal Water District June 5, 2013 at 04:21 pm
The start time for westbound Red Hill Ave. is 7 a.m. See MMWD's website for other construction…Read More times/lane closures and status updates for this project: http://www.marinwater.org/controller?action=menuclick&id=675. We are doing our best to minimize delays and we appreciate everyone's understanding and cooperation. Thank you!
rita knox June 2, 2013 at 10:11 pm
is anyone so stupid as to think banning smoking is a bad thing? has anyone been a serious smoker?…Read More has anyone watched someone gasp for breath?
this is SO Marin to ask this question. .
i grew up here . . in the 50s ... people weren't allowed to be this stupid then
Tina McMillan June 4, 2013 at 11:04 am
In the first 18 minutes of video including introductions and then Mr. Luce's presentation, the…Read More audience was quietly listening. It wasn't until Mr. Luce ran out of time that there was some laughter. Far from heckling, it was a response to the evenings format where 95% of the audience was against Plan Bay Area and well aware that this was the last discussion and yet the first where any debate was permitted.==================== At this juncture of transition between Luce and Rubin, Judge Adams reminds us that anyone that is disruptive will be asked to leave. She is setting the stage as Judges and moderators must do to retain control. ========================= Having sat through the entire debate I did not see a single incident where an audience member had to leave the room. Jessica's article gives the impression that the audience was somehow inappropriate. In my experience the person who was most inappropriate was Supervisor Kinsey whose snarky comments and constant reminder to the audience that he was upset because too few people supported Plan Bay Area and he wasn't going to be able to change minds.==============
In a recent Dick Spotswood column he talks about what makes a Supervisor good at his job and he describes the ways in which Hal Brown made the job about the people he served and their visions for Marin rather than his own. While reading Spotswood's column I became aware of how far afield Supervisor Kinsey is of this kind of behavior.====================
Kinsey made clear throughout the debate that if you weren't for his agenda then you were against him. He acted as if the complaints leveled at Plan Bay Area were personal attacks and he seemed to be indifferent to constituents that didn't share his viewpoints. Luce was more apologetic. Clearly his stand was one in which he didn't want Napa to get sued again. Please note it was sued by Public Advocates and two other non profits. Public Advocates is an agency frequently used by the Marin Community Foundation and is part of their 2009 report Miles From Home.
http://www.publicadvocates.org/sites/default/files/library/marinhousingelementreportfinal081009.pdf
http://www.marinij.com/opinion/ci_23365432/dick-spotswood-hal-brown-set-standard-follow
M. Manzano June 18, 2013 at 05:03 pm
Big applause for the residents who actually care about our environment.
Tina McMillan June 18, 2013 at 10:02 pm
I think all the residents care about our environment but many feel Plan Bay Area is not the answer.…Read More Can you imagine what it will be like for the seniors, families and disabled people whose choice in affordable housing is to live a stones throw away from the freeway? There is certainly a way to care for the environment and live nearer nature.
Bob Hunter May 30, 2013 at 07:52 am
We are very lucky folks indeed to have George as our neighbor. His generosity and humility set a…Read More great example for our entire community. As well, his construction team is completing a terrific job well done.
Jessica Mullins (Editor) May 30, 2013 at 12:54 pm
See a few additional photos of the park construction on our Facebook page:…Read More https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.598644053486909.1073741826.134425146575471&type=1
virginia stella April 27, 2013 at 03:38 pm
Please consider with sensitivity, your use of words. "Murderer" is a frightening and…Read More inflammatory word at this time. Other words can easily describe a gardener's ineptness with plants.
John Ferguson April 12, 2013 at 08:15 pm
Thanks for your replies, Al. I still don't fully understand why you didn't utilize a larger part of…Read More your own building's roof for your solar array but ultimately I'm glad you put such a significant source of solar power into Fairfax..
Jessica Mullins (Editor) April 12, 2013 at 08:34 pm
Thanks for jumping in and adding this extra information, Al.
Bob Hunter April 3, 2013 at 02:09 pm
Russ, Yelp's ratings simply stirred my thoughts on how much our restaurants and retailers could…Read More benefit from a more robust online presence. I have no dog in this race other than to help our local businesses do more business. Bob
Jim Caldwell April 9, 2013 at 12:16 am
Avatar's? No offense but that place is empty and does not have the punch of its sister spots. Agree…Read More on Sushi 69 - a real gem (but pricey). Good Earth is very good for Thai FYI - very fresh. Indian on sfd next to liquor store in fairfax rocks, try the chicken machni. Trust me. Beer good at iron springs and L'Appert is very good (not cheap - go on music night). Mi Familia delivers on tacqueria grease but Mi Puebla is good too. I wish Casa Mañana lived up to San Rafael standard.
What else? Oh, yeah, Yelp sucks.
Support local restaurants!
Scott Alonso April 1, 2013 at 04:39 pm
Agreed Steve would make an excellent councilmember. Thanks for the ongoing coverage Jessica!
Bob Hunter April 3, 2013 at 03:43 pm
All four should be commended for essentially volunteering. Our town council really needs some new…Read More blood. There's a lot more the town can do to move flood mitigation along and our downtown business community needs the help of council members who can think outside the box when it comes to attracting and supporting new business. How about a business incubator mentality?
Jeffrey Bottaro April 29, 2013 at 08:52 pm
Probably the only fresh ingredient. Show some gratitude, or risk an attitude.
NovatoAVID May 6, 2013 at 06:39 pm
I generally refer to it as the "employee or server menu"--but it definitely is a…Read More "secret"l
Mervyn L. Cohn April 29, 2013 at 12:27 am
I've been waiting since Apr. 1 to recieve notification of a toll, my wife has called three times in…Read More that regard, and still no notification. I understand that you have a photo of my license. and I've been told notification is on it's way. If it dosn't arrive by the 1st of May, why don't we just forget it?
Golden Gate Bridge Public Affairs April 29, 2013 at 06:20 pm
Hi, Mervyn: If you didn’t get your Toll Invoice within 10 to 14 days, you should call the Bay…Read More Area FasTrak Customer Service Center and let them know when you crossed the Golden Gate Bridge. You can call them toll free at (877) BAY-TOLL (1-877-229-8655). The hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Golden Gate Bridge Public Affairs April 29, 2013 at 06:20 pm
Hi, Mervyn: If you didn’t get your Toll Invoice within 10 to 14 days, you should call the Bay…Read More Area FasTrak Customer Service Center and let them know when you crossed the Golden Gate Bridge. You can call them toll free at (877) BAY-TOLL (1-877-229-8655). The hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
British Filmmaker Makes Play for 99-Acre Fairfax Open Space
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