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This is the archive of posts from the WMF Facebook page. Some of the images are unfortunately missing.
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Monday, October 13, 2014 at
9:19am
9:06am - The CHP is patrolling around Inverness this morning doing speed safety checks to help remind everyone to drive slowly and safely.
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Sunday, October 12, 2014 at
7:51pm
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Sunday, October 12, 2014 at
7:37pm
The SF Chronicle weighs in on the elk issue. "But there isn't much celebrating going on in the picturesque hills, where elk can regularly be seen loping proudly through pastures that seven organic dairies use for their cattle. The wild elk and domestic cows simply do not mix, according to the ranchers who lease the fields from the National Park Service, which administers 28,000 acres of agricultural land in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Point Reyes seashore. The ranchers say the competition from the elk for scarce vegetation threatens their very existence after three years of drought."
http://www.sfgate.com/science/...
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Saturday, October 11, 2014 at
11:57am
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Friday, October 10, 2014 at
1:51pm
1:36pm - a CHP speed trap reported in Inverness Park. Drive slow. Drive safe. "The is no 'way to the speed limit', there is only 'the speed limit'". (thx MP)
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Friday, October 10, 2014 at
12:37pm
Speed trap at Inverness Park. Drive slowly!
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
5:57pm
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Thursday, October 9, 2014 at
3:44pm
3:38pm - car flipped over on Sir Francis Drake by Samuel P Taylor. Emergency crews on way, proceed with caution (thx KS)
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at
9:00pm
An interesting resource is Transparent California, a free website which compiles compensation data for a variety of public sector employees. The California Policy Center, a nonpartisan think tank operates the database.
The site also allows users to search and download detailed employee compensation figures for superintendents, teachers, principals and other staff members at school districts across the state.
The school district data is located at
http://transparentcalifornia.c...agencies/salaries/school-districts/">http://transparentcalifornia.c... and the main database at
http://transparentcalifornia.c... .
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at
9:00pm
Two local surfers on their stand up paddle boards had a 'very large' Great White Shark swim under them out at Drake's Bay this weekend. It's that time of the year. I've also heard that the local shark researchers have spotted lots of Great Whites outside the mouth of Tomales Bay as well. Geepers.
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at
4:06pm
The full moon has brought out the seasonal visitors.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at
8:34pm
Magic moonlight in Point Reyes tonight.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at
4:54pm
Tuesday, October 7, 5:00 PM
on KWMR - The Place We Live, on KWMR West Marin Community Radio's "Epicenter" program:
Melanie Gunn from Point Reyes National Seashore discusses the public comments and next steps for the Ranch Comprehensive Management Plan.
The 30-minute show will be archived for later listening at
http://www.kwmr.org/show/186
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at
1:06pm
One of our local reporters just sent this photo in. Anyone else seeing smoke out in West Marin today? Anyone know what it is? (Thanks JWS)
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at
1:06pm
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at
11:34am
Gray whales migrating south for winter are now passing the San Francisco Bay Area, and rangers at Point Reyes National Seashore observed 41 whales last Sunday, and another 25 Friday.
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.c...
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at
7:48am
Total eclipse of Blood Moon tonight! This is the Northern Hemisphere's Hunter's Moon "“ the full moon after the Harvest Moon. It's also a Blood Moon, and this eclipse is the second in a series of four so-called Blood Moon eclipses.
http://earthsky.org/tonight/to...
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New Chapter For Drakes Bay Oyster Company
Historic Farm Settles Federal Lawsuit
Agrees To End Oyster Farming In Drakes Estero
Will Be Opening Restaurant Specializing In Local Shellfish, Will Remain In Oyster Distribution
San Francisco"”Drakes Bay Oyster Company, a historic family-owned oyster farm in West Marin County, today announced it has settled its long-running lawsuit against the federal government. The legal agreement with the National Park Service, filed today, will allow the company to keep harvesting oysters until the end of 2014.
"We fought long and hard all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Along the way we stood up for family farms, for sustainable food, and for scientific integrity in government," said Drakes Bay Oyster Company co-owners Joe, Kevin and Bob Lunny.
"At the end of the day, although we lost this battle, it was important for us to be a voice for justice for family farms," the Lunnys added. "But we also respect the rule of law. Even though we believe we were right, as good and law-abiding Americans, we accept this decision and will now move on to other things."
The Lunnys also have good news to announce. Having fallen in love with the sustainability, ecological contributions, and food value of oysters, the Lunnys are planning a new venture: Drakes Oyster House, a restaurant to be located at the Tomales Bay Resort in Inverness, California.
In addition, because restaurant owners recognize the Lunny's commitment to quality and service, Drakes Bay will also continue distributing oysters. Hundreds of restaurants and markets around the San Francisco Bay Area will still be able to depend on Drakes Bay for their shellfish needs.
"This new venture will allow us to continue to provide jobs for many of our oyster workers while supporting other small family farms and fishermen in West Marin County," said Kevin Lunny. "We are delighted that we will be able to continue to offer bags of oysters to our cherished Drakes Bay retail customers. And we are very excited about the opportunity to serve oysters and other fabulous local food at this stunning location on the water, with dining and decks overlooking beautiful Tomales Bay." Tomales Bay Resort owner Jeff Harriman said "I am thrilled to have the Lunnys bring the restaurant component to our 5 acre, 35 room Resort and Marina."
In the settlement agreement, the farm will be allowed to continue harvesting oysters until the end of the year. The National Park Service wants the oyster farm's operations ended, and so the Park Service will be taking responsibility for removing all of the oyster-farming equipment and structures remaining in Drakes Estero. The Park Service has also pledged to provide relocation assistance to the company's workers. The settlement agreement has been submitted to the federal district court for its formal approval.
"We'd like to thank our many friends and supporters, starting with Senator Dianne Feinstein and Marin County Supervisor Steve Kinsey. We are especially grateful for our employees, many of whom we hope will keep working with us as we move forward," the Lunnys said.
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BREAKING: The Drakes Bay Oyster Co. announced Monday it has settled its lawsuit against the federal government, signing a legal agreement with the National Park Service to allow it to keep harvesting oysters until the end of 2014 and then close.
http://www.marinij.com/marinne...
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Monday, October 6, 2014 at
8:31am
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Sunday, October 5, 2014 at
7:12pm
Not exactly local but if you're jonesin' for Jalisco-style, looks like there's some relief across the bay....the big bay, I mean:
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Sunday, October 5, 2014 at
8:25am
Setting up to be another epic day on the bay in Point Reyes.
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Saturday, October 4, 2014 at
1:16pm
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Saturday, October 4, 2014 at
1:01pm
If you live in Bolinas and know the young dudes who surf, tell them that waxing the cars of Point Reyes surfers is not cool. We don't wax their cars when they surf here. Sheesh. Kids these days. #getoffmylawn
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Friday, October 3, 2014 at
5:46pm
CHP found this old wreck off of Ottinger's Hill today in Point Reyes. Looked like a 50's station wagon. Anyone?
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Friday, October 3, 2014 at
4:47pm
4:30pm - Electric line down on PR/Petaluma road. One lane traffic control. Be aware. (thx AN)
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Friday, October 3, 2014 at
9:04am
Via The Point Reyes Light: "Hikers on Sky Trail in the Point Reyes National Seashore on Tuesday morning discovered two dead bodies, one of which has been identified as Thomas Fletcher, a 62-year-old from Petaluma. The park service has not yet released further details, but the sheriff's log from Tuesday shows that at 9:33 a.m. someone who had spent the night at Sky Camp reported seeing two people"”a man and a woman"”who appeared to be dead."
http://www.ptreyeslight.com/ar...
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Friday, October 3, 2014 at
9:04am
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 at
8:42pm
Whoops. "After arrests of Inverness couple this week, SWAT team discovers large grow site and firearms at the top of Drakes View Drive." - Tess Elliott @PointReyesLight
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Thursday, October 2, 2014 at
8:35am
"The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued a heat advisory for most of the northern and central California coast beginning at noon Thursday and running through 9 p.m. Friday, as temperatures inch toward the high 80s and low 90s in most coastal cities and the upper 90s and even low 100s in some inland areas. Those temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year, according to the weather service."
http://www.marinij.com/marinne...
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at
9:40pm
9:00pm - Someone reported SWAT teams seen in Point Reyes this evening? Anyone have any info? (Thx LM)
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at
8:38pm
What's with the SWAT teams in town tonight? Anyone know?
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at
8:29am
There will be a 7 acre prescribed control burn at the Estero Trailhead from 10am - 3pm today assuming conditions are optimal.
