12:51pm - CHP doing their thing at White House Pool. Drive safely. Be mindful. Drive safe. Mahalo.
Secret spot of the day! Do you know where this is? #pointreyes #mrtoad (thx IW)
6:39pm - On Sir Francis Drake just east of Samuel Taylor Park a station wagon has hit a large tree which fell over onto the car and on the road. 911 has been called and emergency vehicles on the way. Proceed with caution, hopefully everyone is ok. (thx MM)
Rain came last night, roads are super slick, already lots of accidents reported on the road ways. Drive safe.
Standing room only at the Inverness Association meeting tonight as they talked about the future of the 'Launch For Hire' boathouse.
Full rainbow over Tomales Bay! Thx DW. #gold #rainbow #unicorns
1:12pm - Just got a report that a 'bomb squad' truck went through Inverness Park with their lights on. Anyone else see that or hear about it? (thx EL)
Someone posted this 'secret spot' in Point Reyes on Twitter this morning. Anyone know where it is?
7:49am - CHP has set up shop at Perry's this morning. Be slow. Be safe. Be mindful. Embrace the inner child. Namaste. (thx DW and AP)
Missed this one yesterday: "The Coast Guard rescued three individuals from the water in Tomales Bay, Sunday morning. At approximately 8:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector San Francisco Command Center personnel received notification that three individuals went into the water just off Lawson's Landing when their raft deflated.The individuals were not wearing personal flotation devices, nor were they properly prepared for exposure to the elements."
An SUP water skiing behind sailboat. Not something you see everyday. #pointreyes #redbull #radical
Bike-a-palooza in Point Reyes this afternoon. Plan accordingly.
From CHPMarin at 2:19pm: "#Ragnar relay is in full swing in west Marin on Pt. Reyes-Petaluma Road. Expect traffic delays/watch for runners in the area #marintraffic"
They're finally removing those pipes from Lucas Valley Road! Expect delays. (Thx DW & FN)
I'm out of town but I heard a rumor it's, raining?
Oh, dear. Yesterday we were biking down to Limantour from the youth hostel when a woman stopped us and said she had been chased by a buck on the trail and to be careful because it was 'the rut'. Sure enough, we got down the trail and there was a buck and a doe right in the trail not backing down from us. Eventually they didn't think we were worth it and they went up into the hills and let us pass, but it was a little sketchy. It's that time of the year, so take care when hiking...
A solid south swell moving into the area tonight, be safe. PRNPS: "The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard for strong rip currents through this evening. Please be cautious in/around the ocean."
More from Mexican Independence Day.
Mexican Independence celebration right now in Point Reyes. Amazing food and music. If you're not here, you should be.
2:06pm - CHP is very active on SFD in and around Inverness today. I was followed closely all the way from Perry's to Chicken, wondering what I did wrong and how much it was going to cost me. Instead he went into the park to have lunch I presume. Phew.
Caught this huge red ant in the house today. Could it be a Queen Carpenter Ant? Has anyone soon one before?
Don't forget the Shoreline School Board meeting is today at 6:00pm at the Tomales High School.
The Sheriff went blazing by me at 6am this morning heading out to Pierce Point Road. Heard that might have been an accident out there, does anyone have any details?
Hay truck flipped over on Ottinger's Hill in Point Reyes this morning. I wondered if that ever happened (thx David).
Apparently there was an animated meeting last night about the budget reductions and the Shoreline School District. The scheduled school board meeting is this Thursday at 6:00pm at the Tomales High School. School Superintendent Tom Stubbs will be interviewed on KWMR at 5:00pm today to discuss the details.
The annual trans bay swim took place this morning off of Shell Beach. Sounds like there was quite a crowd getting wet.
Gene Fisher was looking sharp in this shirt yesterday. Anyone have a good story about that place?
Rocking out in downtown Point Reyes this afternoon.
4:22pm - Wow, who saw those two fighter jets just scream over PR? Looked almost like a dogfight. It's not Fleetweek yet...
A follow up on yesterday's post, the CHP have been very active in the Point Reyes and Inverness for some reason. Someone reported getting a $300 ticket for doing a "California" stop on B Street yesterday. So be mindful, be safe and keep your money in your pocket.
The PRNSA is looking for volunteers for its upcoming 'Dinner on the Pacific Plate' fundraiser on September 20th at Bear Vallery. If you're interested in supporting this important event, there is more info here:
http://bit.ly/1pEZ6rGAccident on SFD in Inverness. Black Saab eaten by ditch. Hopefully everyone is ok.
3:01pm - "Two car injury crash reported SFD at Vision Road, Inverness" - reported by Richard Dillman on the West Marin Citizen FB page.
1:11pm - Lots of people reporting CHP is at Perry's handing out tickets. Drive safe, as you always do.
Two stingrays chilling at Chicken. (Thx dw).
From Sheriff Doug Pittman: "Has anyone seen a newer model red dodge charger seemingly parked or abandoned out here in West Marin. Car is believed to have new dealer paper license plates or even possibly an out of state license plate. Can't give specific details but I have a great interest in finding this car. Trust me, it doesn't belong out here... Thanks, Doug (your local Sheriff)"
On a more happy note, Mr. River Otter heading out to Drakes to grab a bite to eat. #otter #pointreyes #sneaky
4:55pm - Emergency rescue happening out at the Limantour Spit right now. Four young men were swimming across the Estero, one is missing. Local surfers assisted them. Helicopters and jet skis combing the area.
Traffic is gridlocked at the Levee Road in Point Reyes. Do not leave your house unless you have to!
Winner of the sand castle contest at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes.
Complete madness at Drakes Beach today. Hard to believe. #fauxsocal
A birder counted 15 Mola Molas out at the Point Reyes Lighthouse on Friday. Very cool. (via @PointReyesNPS)
Point Reyes Wild is an exhibition and sale of landscape paintings of Point Reyes National Seashore by the BayWood Artists.
The show celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act passed by Congress in 1964 and is a fundraiser for Point Reyes National Seashore Association's mission
It is the result of a year-long effort by these accomplished plein air artists to depict some of the park’s best-known landmarks and species, as well as special remote locations. The show opens with an artist reception and light refreshments at noon on Saturday, August 30 at the Red Barn Classroom and Art Galley at Point Reyes National Seashore. Admission is free.
Also as a part of this event, at the Yellow Commons house this weekend they are selling some of Carlos Porata's photographs.
http://www.ptreyes.org/events/point-reyes-wild-baywood-artistsConstruction delays in PR/Petaluma rd and CHP being very sneaky in Lucas Valley Rd early. Drive safe.
TRAFFIC WATCH: I'm pretty sure the 'pipeline project' starts tomorrow morning around 8am on the Point Reyes/Petaluma Road just outside of Point Reyes. Not sure how long the delays will be, but plan your commute accordingly. Anyone else have better details?
12:42pm - BREAKING NEWS: CHP Marin - Hit and run- vehicle into building. Suspect: Silver SUV, Minnesota plate #562MDE, heading towards PT Reyes from the 10k block Shoreline. (Be safe, call the police if you see the car)
Cal OES official says since the 6.0 Napa quake was so shallow its impact was more like 7.0-- was felt farther away.