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The best part about Facebook (if there is one) is that there is a lot of really good information that people are able to add to stories in the comments. Unfortunately, you have to go to the Facebook post itself to see these comments, they cannot be imported onto this feed.
 Monday, March 16 ,2015 at 1:14pm
Via Paul Rampel: "Recently an exchange took place on the West Marin Commons' soapbox forum, between Jim Kravets and Tess Elliot, regarding Jim's of an acquisition discussion between Pt. Reyes Light and West Marin Citizen. My post regarding this exchange is as follows: (go to http://www.westmarincommons.or... for the entire thread)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tucked away in their rebuke of Jim for "jumping the gun, Linda, Tess & David ask all our help to make their deal happen. Fair enough: I agree we should all have a better understanding of the Point Reyes Light ownership - issues touched upon in Jim Kravet's blog before we endorse anything to do with this proposal.

For starters how about explaining the current structure of the Pt. Reyes Light ownership: The first sentence suggests that MMI will not be involved in the purchase - but this is hard to understand on its face. If MMI is the owner of the "Point Reyes Light Publishing Company L3C LLC" (PRL LLC"), and PRL LLC is the acquirer how can this not involve MMI, at least as a fiduciary, if not an active participant? MMI and PRL LLC are themselves opaque operations - since the founding of PRL LLC (see http://investigativereportingw... the role of Cory Goodman appears to be a constant in the operation as a recent check of the online records of the Secretary of State of California still show Goodman as the agent (see http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/) yet there is no mention of Cory Goodman's role in this deal.

Reports have also appeared that state Mark Dowie is a part owner of the Light. This involvement appears to extend the role of Dowie beyond that of contributor, editor, and publisher into a new realm of involvement. (Citizen Dowie?) We should also be asking to understand the money - where exactly does the purchase price for the Citizen come from? Is this a payout based upon future expected cashflow of the combined operations, perhaps based upon unrealistic expectations of excess cash realized from "operating efficiancies" and increased (combined) advertising revenues, or is a separate investment being contemplated, and if so, from whom? For example, reports have previously circulated that Phyllis Faber was a major backer of MMI and PRL. Its time that we understand who the money players are. Yet, Tess et al suggest that the discussion is amongst Linda, Tess and her partner David.

This seems to be at best, incomplete disclosure - not a promising basis for an organization that is intended to provide a public service to the community.
 Sunday, March 15 ,2015 at 10:34pm
Thanks to everyone who participated in the TWMF 'secret treasure' contest two weeks ago. The mystery bridge is a new bridge Nick Whitney put in next to the tennis courts in second valley. Go check it out, and the secret treasure is still hanging from below it. While you're there, be sure to wander up the trail and see the amazing new stairs the Inverness Association has built. It's a great walk and a great way to see Inverness.

Congratulations to Kerry Livingston who found the treasure first and to Dave (and Prarie) Press, Felipe and Mike Durrie/Catherine Lucas who all found it. Nice work! More to come...

Here is the original contest post:
https://www.facebook.com/54364...
 Sunday, March 15 ,2015 at 10:19pm
"Seemingly doomed to dismiss teachers at the end of this school year as a result of budget problems, West Marin's Shoreline Unified School District avoided layoffs by negotiating five teacher retirements instead."

http://www.marinij.com/social-...
 Saturday, March 14 ,2015 at 11:22pm
9:14pm - One lane still closed on SFD just before Inverness due to truck in ditch. Everyone is ok.
 Saturday, March 14 ,2015 at 11:06pm
9:00pm - Accident on Sir Francis Drake right before Inverness, car in ditch, one lane open. Drive carefully. (thx YP/AP)
 Saturday, March 14 ,2015 at 8:05pm
Sunrise this morning.
 Friday, March 13 ,2015 at 11:35pm
One of my more hazardous duties.... Searching the streets and downtown Point Reyes for a 12 year old yellow lab named Daisy who according to the owner walked away from home. I assured she doesn't bite but this is one fugitive I hope to locate tonight!
 Thursday, March 12 ,2015 at 9:23pm
Via Jim Kravets: "A tragedy is unfolding in West Marin. A community resource built by hundreds of people is quietly but hastily shutting down. It's happening so suddenly that without this notice you almost certainly wouldn't have learned about it until it was gone.
After some 400 issues and more than 8,000 pages spanning eight years, the community's newspaper, the West Marin Citizen, will cease publication when the owner signs over rights any minute to the Point Reyes Light.
Follow this link to learn more:
http://westmarincitizensos.blo...
Please forward this email to others who may care about West Marin's collective intellectual, cultural and spiritual prosperity."
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I found this image on Dave Mitchell's blog in a post that describes the last time the Point Reyes Light and the West Marin Citizen had a close call.
http://www.sparselysageandtime...
 Thursday, March 12 ,2015 at 2:06pm
Greenbridge Gas says CHP has pulled over 3 people in the last 10 minutes. Be careful, as we should be!
 Thursday, March 12 ,2015 at 11:53am
Point Reyes and the Tule Elk are the cover story in The Bohemian this week. "Tule elk were thought extinct by 1874, when a wealthy rancher spared a few survivors he discovered while draining one of the Central Valley's once-vast marshlands. All of the approximately 4,000 tule elk in 22 herds on public and private land are descended from those."

http://www.bohemian.com/northb...
 Tuesday, March 10 ,2015 at 10:39am
You are warmly invited to the upcoming Inverness Almanac release party! On Friday, March 13th at 7 PM we will be hosting a Local Music Restoration Project show at the Dance Palace Church Space.
There will be readings by Almanac contributors as well as music by Mountain of Glow, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, and Dylan Squires. Come on out and celebrate with us as we release this project into the wilds of West Marin. Almanacs will be available for purchase and if you have already pre-ordered a copy you can pick it up.

$10-20, sliding scale.

In case you haven't heard, the Almanac is a new local print publication celebrating the land, art, and stories of West Marin. In addition to attending our upcoming event, please also consider making a donation to help us bring this project to our community.

donate.invernessalmanac.com

The Almanac is also available for pre-sale on our website.

See ya there,

Ben, Jordan, Katie, Nina, Jeremy
 Monday, March 9 ,2015 at 9:42am
Inverness trying to be Santa Cruz? Do you know where this is and what a kook is?
 Saturday, March 7 ,2015 at 5:19pm
Local nature photographer extraordinaire Carlos Porrata took this photo of a Peregrine Falcon in Point Reyes yesterday. Bonus Bird Question: Do you know what's happening here? Hint: Even educated fleas do it.

You can see more of his work in the lobby of The Dance Palace until March 16th.

https://dancepalace.org/events...
 Friday, March 6 ,2015 at 1:44pm
Is there a Recycle Circus coming this year? Can't find any information on it for 2015.
 Thursday, March 5 ,2015 at 9:23pm
Tonight's full moon is the smallest full moon of the year. We've heard it called the micro-moon or mini-moon.

http://earthsky.org/tonight/mi...
 Thursday, March 5 ,2015 at 6:18pm
Point Reyes National Seashore is mentioned:
http://theplate.nationalgeogra...
 Tuesday, March 3 ,2015 at 2:25pm
The full story of the cliff rescue this weekend, everyone involved are true heroes. There are good people in this world. "Joel Deering, 27, and Cody LaMonte, 26, hiked to the beach below the cliff and swam 30 meters to a rock outcropping where the injured man lay. They used a first-aid kit to splint the man's broken bones and bandage his lacerations. They used blankets to keep him comfortable and held his head stable for 2 1/2 hours until a rescue team arrived in a helicopter.

http://www.modbee.com/news/loc...
 Sunday, March 1 ,2015 at 6:35pm
Anyone know why there are 1000s of sand dollars 1/4"-1" in diameter for 3 days now at Limantour...?
 Sunday, March 1 ,2015 at 4:19pm
An incredible rescue yesterday at Arch Rock in Point Reyes after a man fell 60 feet off a cliff and two others scrambled down to help him.

"CHP Officer James Andrews said a 24-year-old Gilroy man was hiking with a church group from Gilroy near Arch Rock when either the ground gave way or he slipped, falling some 60 to 80 feet to the rocks below.

The man hit the rocks and ricocheted into the surf, but Andrews said he was able to pull himself out of the water and onto a rock outcropping.

Two good Samaritans ran down a narrow goat trail to the beach and then swam to the rock to assist him, Andrews said. The surf was coming in quickly, stranding the three people on the rock, Andrews said."

Full Story:
http://patch.com/california/sc...

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
 Saturday, February 28 ,2015 at 2:55pm
Tomorrow, Sunday, March 1, a benefit gathering for Javier Rodriguez takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Dance Palace Community Center, with food, oysters and more. Donations will help support Mr. Rodriguez's family.
 Friday, February 27 ,2015 at 10:22pm
Secret Spot of the Day: This beautiful bridge built by Nick Whitney. I hid something beneath this bridge today. The first person to correctly tell me what it is gets a special t-shirt I just designed, the next three get a hand screened print. DO NOT put your answer in the comments here (that will spoil it for others), go to this page and let me know: http://thewestmarinfeed.com/an...

Good luck!!!
 Friday, February 27 ,2015 at 10:15am
Laughty found this on a local beach and posted on her FB page. There are some fantastic theories as to what it is (go check them out, Llewylln's in particular). Anyone have a guess? (thx LN)

https://www.facebook.com/laugh...
 Thursday, February 26 ,2015 at 9:56pm
Some visitors demonstrate how not to interact with wildlife this evening out at Drake's Beach. Ugh. (Thx AN)
 Thursday, February 26 ,2015 at 2:45pm
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 Thursday, February 26 ,2015 at 9:05am
Fire on the mountain in Point Reyes this morning.
 Wednesday, February 25 ,2015 at 9:00am
Must be West Marin month in the media. Marshall Store made the cover of Sunset magazine. Stellina mentioned inside.

http://westphoria.sunset.com/2...
 Wednesday, February 25 ,2015 at 8:28am
SFGate calls Drake's Beach in Point Reyes one of the cleanest beaches in the Bay Area in 2014.

http://www.sfgate.com/travel/s...
 Tuesday, February 24 ,2015 at 10:08pm
7:55pm - A helicopter has been going back and forth over Tomales Bay all evening, anyone know what's going on?
 Tuesday, February 24 ,2015 at 3:17pm
1:01pm - Both lanes of Sir Francis Drake closed at Tocaloma due to accident. Use alternate routes. (Thx BE)
 Tuesday, February 24 ,2015 at 12:49pm
It's 'blast from the past' day. This 1969 West Marin School footage was found on YouTube today. Does anyone recognize any of these people? Why this is being paired with music from an indie Philly band? So many questions. (thanks WS!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
 Sunday, February 22 ,2015 at 8:22pm
"The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed that several turkey vultures have been poisoned from the veterinary euthanasia drug pentobarbital in Marin County. Pentobarbital-poisoned birds appear to be dead. They have no reflex response and breathing can barely be detected. The birds appear intact, without wounds or obvious trauma. Anyone finding a comatose vulture should call WildCare's 24-hour Hotline at (415) 456-SAVE (7283) immediately."

https://cdfgnews.wordpress.com...
 Sunday, February 22 ,2015 at 10:49am
A ghost ship in the lingering morning fog on Tomales Bay.
 Thursday, February 19 ,2015 at 11:04pm
"Two suspected antler poachers in the Point Reyes National Seashore were detained Wednesday after rangers spent much of the day tracking their activities. The suspects were spotted loading antlers into a boat near Tomales Point and then hauling them across the bay to the Dillon Beach area. Federal park rangers and sheriff's deputies intercepted the men."

http://www.marinij.com/environ...

I've heard about this happening, but first time I've read about an actual operation going down. Dang.
 Thursday, February 19 ,2015 at 7:55pm
Just saw Batman on Nicasio Valley Road by the reservoir. Really!
 Tuesday, February 17 ,2015 at 9:41pm
 Tuesday, February 17 ,2015 at 9:41pm
 Tuesday, February 17 ,2015 at 8:40pm
Helicopter circling the waters off Dillon Beach, search lights in the water. They are targeting a small area north of the beach, off the cliffs of ocean Marin. Not sure what's going on but they are looking for something.
 Tuesday, February 17 ,2015 at 5:52pm
3:45pm - Truck stuck on Sir Francis Drake at Dream Farm Road, traffic backed up with no turn arounds. (Thx AP)
 Sunday, February 15 ,2015 at 8:16pm
Just got back from an errand in Point Reyes Station. Long lines at our Highway One stop signs, at Bear Valley Road and here on Levee Road.

Wouldn't it be cool if the California Highway Patrol were posted at these intersections to direct traffic on holiday weekends like this one?
 Sunday, February 15 ,2015 at 2:55pm
From yesterday: @MarinSheriff advises so many visitors to West Marin beaches and parks have led to local restaurants running out of food yesterday,
 Saturday, February 14 ,2015 at 8:11pm
 Saturday, February 14 ,2015 at 7:41pm
Just got back from an errand in Point Reyes Station. Long lines at our Highway One stop signs, at Bear Valley Road and here on Levee Road.

Wouldn't it be cool if the sheriff were posted at these intersections to direct traffic on holiday weekends like this one?
 Saturday, February 14 ,2015 at 8:45am
BIRD ALERT: A Brown Booby was spotted out by Chimney Rock yesterday. If you don't have one on your list, now is your chance. (thanks TinyLongWing)
 Friday, February 13 ,2015 at 4:46pm
This crew was putting out some good vibes on gorgeous day in Point Reyes today. Did anyone get their band name? They left before I could ask.
 Friday, February 13 ,2015 at 4:14pm
 Friday, February 13 ,2015 at 10:18am
Lead story in the Point Reyes Light this week: "As the ranch's manager, Rodney Martinelli, tells it, a cow with a festering bullet wound to the head leapt a corral fence and led him and two friends on an hours-long chase that ended with the cow's death, and one man's broken leg." Photo by Dave Briggs.
http://www.ptreyeslight.com/ar...
 Thursday, February 12 ,2015 at 7:17pm
Help yourself to some FREE love - Happy Valentine's Day
 Thursday, February 12 ,2015 at 6:32pm
Lived in Inverness for 25 yrs, now in Seattle, biking back to visit in May. Anybody want to do a house/apt trade for May 6-12 or so? Or know of a cheap place to stay for four adult cyclists, who'll only be with me for two nights? Thanks. Mary Davies
 Thursday, February 12 ,2015 at 3:03pm
12:47am - Busy day today. "Rescue helicopter Henry 1 rescues a surfer in distress near Dillon Beach." There is a large swell filling in today, please use extreme caution near the beaches and don't necessitate a Henry 1 visit.
https://twitter.com/FriendsOfH...
 Thursday, February 12 ,2015 at 11:30am
Thank you West Marin Feed for your help in getting information out to our West Marin communities! This service to your neighbors and those we serve is invaluable. Times are changing, people demand to have and know more information sooner than later and we at the Sheriff's Office are taking steps to meet those demands.

The West Marin Feed has been instrumental in helping us achieve this task for which, as the Spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office and the County during emergency of catastrophic events, I appreciate greatly!

This mornings example of you getting info out to our residents in Woodacre and San Geronimo Valley is exactly the kind of communication we need to continue to promote between the Sheriff's Office (and Govt) and those we serve.

Keep up the good work work!

Doug Pittman,
CMDR - Sheriff's Patrol Divison
 Thursday, February 12 ,2015 at 10:31am
8:23am - @MarinSheriff deputies have located 2nd suspect in Woodacre search, no other subjects wanted, suspect in custody.
 Thursday, February 12 ,2015 at 10:31am
8:15am BREAKING NEWS : Man on the run from sheriffs department wearing an orange traffic vest, jeans and missing a shoe. Call 911 if you see him. Sheriff just told me this at bottom of Redwood Canyon. CHP aircraft now on-scene aiding in search effort in Woodacre. @SanRafaelPolice K9 also assisting. One female suspect caught after CHP car chase and crash, male suspect fled on foot.

http://www.marinij.com/general...

A suspect is at large in the hills of Woodacre on Thursday morning after a chase in which a speeding car crashed into a creek and erupted in flames.

A woman who also fled the vehicle following the incident at 6:26 a.m. was held for questioning.

Authorities said a California Highway Patrol officer tried to stop a car for a speeding violation, triggering a chase that ended when the fleeing vehicle crashed into San Geronomio Creek near Redwood and Carson avenues. The car burst into flames.
 Wednesday, February 11 ,2015 at 5:56pm
 Wednesday, February 11 ,2015 at 12:58pm
New Printmaking Workshops for 2105 - Stop by and find out what's in store for Visiting Artist Workshops (papermaking, encaustic, photo-etching)
 Wednesday, February 11 ,2015 at 9:48am
7:44am - @marincountyfire: Hy 1 down to one lane between Tomales and Nick's Cove. Large tree in the roadway.Unknown time for complete opening.
 Saturday, February 7 ,2015 at 9:47pm
A kind woman called into "The Vicarious Traveler" show this morning to share a story about one of my wildlife images. If you see this (or know who that might have been if you were listening), please drop me a line. I'd love to share something with you. :)
 Saturday, February 7 ,2015 at 2:16pm
12:11pm - Lots of smoke across the bay right now, anyone know what's going on? Control burn? (Thx DW)
 Saturday, February 7 ,2015 at 1:46pm
Some serious beach foam getting whipped up at Drakes Beach in Point Reyes yesterday.
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 11:20pm
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 9:51pm
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 8:20pm
6:06pm - Power lines touching trees caused some flames to appear in Inverness. Scary stuff, PG&E quickly turned the power off.
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 6:50pm
Keep clicking on California for more detailed views of the wind strength and directions in real time:
http://hint.fm/wind/
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 6:35pm
4:15pm - Sounds like power lines on tree on Balboa Ave. They're blocking road and waiting for PGE. Proceed with caution in area.
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 4:25pm
2:16pm - Power just went out on Escondido Way in Inverness. Anyone else lose power?
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 2:06pm
11:59am - Trees are starting to come down now. Possibly a tree down on Shorline Hwy by Bear Valley Rd. Another tree possibly down on Rt. 1 south of Nick's Cove. If you have to drive, go slow, be safe.
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 12:48pm
Ottingers Hill on SFD heading into NPRS still closed, going to be a couple of more hours, if not longer. It's a mess.
 Friday, February 6 ,2015 at 8:46am
Via KWMR: "Tree down blocking both lanes of Sir Francis Drake at the bottom of Ottingers Hill reported at 5:38 am." Stay tuned to KWMR for more updates. Any other damage reports?
 Thursday, February 5 ,2015 at 9:17pm
 Thursday, February 5 ,2015 at 9:17pm
Secret Spot of the Day. Do you know where this is?
 Thursday, February 5 ,2015 at 6:44pm
Just watched Sonoma County "Henry" helicopter and a long line rescue person pull a kayaker and kayak from "The Shark Pit" off the mouth of Tomales Bay near Lawson's Landing about an hour ago. Coast Guard, Marin County jet ski, Bodega Bay FD ambulance all there, too. Who goes out in a kayak with a storm blowing in? Thanks to all the responders and alert people who reported the wayward adventurer.
 Thursday, February 5 ,2015 at 2:42pm
A couple of people have mentioned this to me earlier, and today I just got the 'fake IRS' call on my mobile phone. A recorded voice that said I was under investigation and needed to call a certain number immediately. Even though it was obviously fake, it's still unnerving. Be careful, let people know, especially those who might not get it.

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroo...
 Wednesday, February 4 ,2015 at 11:00pm
Almost hit a Bobcat on Sir Francis Drake Bl in Inverness Park right by the Abalone house.
Watch out for your pets.

Michele Stone
Inverness