The WMF Facebook Feed
This is the archive of posts from the WMF Facebook page. Some of the images are unfortunately missing.
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Thursday, January 5, 2023 at
8:23am
Morning update. Most roads open in West Marin. Power still out in Inverness, Inverness Park and Point Reyes Station. No updates from PG&E on that. Wind has backed off but rain still expected this morning and tapering off. Anyone else have updates?
The following roads are temporarily closed due to downed trees; @DPWMarin working to clear:
- Hwy 1, between Stinson Beach to Muir Beach.
- Nicasio Valley Road, btwn Lucas Valley & Sir Francis Drake
- Shoreline Highway, btwn Point Reyes & Tomales
- Bolinas-Fairfax Road
- Lucas Valley, btwn Big Rock and Nicasio Valley
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at
9:14pm
There are wires down on Via de la Vista in Seahaven in Inverness. Be very careful if you’re driving on that road, you can take Escondido Way to get around them. This might be happening in other places, be extremely careful if you have to drive somewhere.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at
5:34pm
Power outages and wires down all over West Marin. WMF just lost power for the third time in Inverness.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at
2:08pm
Wires down on SFD by the Yacht Club in Inverness. Lanes closed both ways for now. Power out in parts of Inverness. Expect delays.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at
2:08pm
Closure: Lucas Valley Road is closed from Nicasio Valley Rd to Big Rock. Due to power lines across the road. PG&E notified & is on the way to fix. Road will remain closed until deemed clear & safe.
Wires also down in Olema and Inverness. Stay off the roads if you can.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at
9:10am
Kim Daniels has a pile of sand in Point Reyes Station if needed for sandbags. BYO bags. Call first: 415-663-9055
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at
1:38pm
Nicasio Reservoir getting close to the overflow lip today. Does anyone actually know the technical terms? Have to think it spills over tomorrow.
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Monday, January 2, 2023 at
5:41pm
The NWS Bay Area rarely uses language this strong. This next storm will hit on Wednesday with a lot of wind and a lot of rain. The ground is already saturated so there is a good chance that trees will fall. Be prepared. Be safe.
- Get supplies for if power is out. Food, batteries, candles.
- Clean gutters and prep your lawn.
- Get gas in your vehicle.
- Sign up for Nixle and AlertMarin alerts.
Once the rain starts:
- Do not drive into large standing water. It puts your life and vehicle at risk.
- Do not touch live wires or go near them.
- Drive safely, roads will be very slick, lots of branches and possibly trees coming down.
Emergency crews will be very busy dealing with all of the chaos, more emergencies slow them down. Make good choices.
NWS Tweet:
https://twitter.com/DrewTumaAB...Nixle:
https://www.nixle.com/Alert Marin
https://www.marinsheriff.org/s...
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It sure feels like winter, right now but the West Marin Little League baseball season is right around the corner! Do you have (or know) a child who wants to start playing baseball or an older child you forgot to register? Now is the time! And if you are interested in coaching, sign up for that as well.
REGISTER HERE:
https://westmarinlittleleague....Photo of the Triple AAA champs from last year, the As.
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Monday, January 2, 2023 at
9:07am
A dramatic sunrise this morning over West Marin. Take warning as they say, light rain today, heavy wind and rain later this week. (Thanks FK)
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Saturday, December 31, 2022 at
7:02pm
Last sunset of 2022 in Point Reyes. (Thx NB)
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Friday, December 30, 2022 at
11:13am
Word is going around West Marin that Cheda's Garage in Point Reyes Station (that turns 100 this year) will no longer have a tow truck in 2023. This is in part due to the current truck no longer meeting the strict emissions standards of California.
Tim Bunce, the tow truck driver, is a legend. He has helped our family and friends out of many jams over the years. Passing him on the road in that yellow truck makes WMF feel safer. The other night WMF saw a local truck go into a ditch and a group of dudes struggled to get it out. Timmy showed up and within minutes had them out. I can't imagine how long that would have taken without him. Thank you Timmy.
Here is some more info from KWMR:
https://kwmr.org/post/13801
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Thursday, December 29, 2022 at
1:13pm
This car went off the road in Point Reyes this afternoon. No word on injuries, hopefully they’re ok. With all this rain, roads are very slick, especially in the corners, please drive safely. More rain coming.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at
8:00am
Some lightning and thunder this morning. Red dots are lightning, West Marin was a hot spot this morning, anyone see or hear it?
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Monday, December 26, 2022 at
3:11pm
Nicasio Reservoir. Dec 26. Before the storm window opens back up tonight. Do people think it will overflow this winter? I also heard they move water around between reservoirs, so not always a true reflection of water levels.
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Monday, December 26, 2022 at
1:11pm
Big article in SFGate titled "The untold tales behind the walls at the Old Western Saloon in Point Reyes" with lots of juicy tidbits including:
- Famous musicians like Grace Slick, Huey Lewis and the Allman Brothers have reportedly graced the stage, both scheduled and unscheduled.
- As a historic venue for some of society’s underbelly, it's reasonable to assume the Old Western has a paranormal tie. Asked if the bar was haunted, Pelton didn’t deny it.
- Those dark passages, along with secret spots for hiding money in the bar’s walls and a false, 6-foot ceiling between the first and second floors, would have also been heavily trafficked during Prohibition.
- "This kind of turned it into a house of ill repute," she said. "There's a lot of doors upstairs and it kind of made sense. I've got a hidden stairwell that comes down into the bar.”
LINK:
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/...Photo courtesy of the Jack Mason Museum of West Marin History
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 at
11:48am
Giant “king” high tides today. Here is Chicken Ranch Beach in Inverness. Not much beach. (Thx EA)
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Friday, December 23, 2022 at
8:09am
A local resident spotted this white colored hawk yesterday in Point Reyes. Could it be a leucistic red tail hawk? Has anyone else seen one? (Thx AN)
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Thursday, December 22, 2022 at
7:57pm
“Looking increasingly likely a parade of storms is going to slam into California after Christmas into New Year’s bringing massive precipitation amounts, potentially measured in feet. Stay tuned!”
https://twitter.com/us_stormwa...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at
8:24am
Rough air quality in West Marin this morning. Combo of air pollution and no wind?
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Friday, December 16, 2022 at
8:48am
Cameo Wood captured these gorgeous and rare noctilucent clouds hanging over Point Reyes this morning. Maybe from a spacecraft launch.
https://twitter.com/cameo/stat...
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Thursday, December 15, 2022 at
11:38am
From photographer Tayfun Coskun “The Geminid Meteor shower and stargazing view by the Pacific Ocean of Point Reyes in California...” by the Inverness shipwreck on Dec 13.
https://twitter.com/tayfuncosk...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at
3:14pm
Via Marin County Sheriff “Happening from 3:30 to 5:30 (on Wed, Dec 14) at the Point Reyes Substation. Our annual toy giveaway! Come on down.”
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Monday, December 12, 2022 at
10:50am
First male elephant seals of the season are back on the beaches in Point Reyes.
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Saturday, December 10, 2022 at
2:11pm
Via CHP Marin “TRAFFIC ALERT FOR TRAFFIC COLLISION: We are currently on scene of a fatal traffic collision on Point Reyes Petaluma Rd near Hicks Valley Rd. Traffic is being diverted to San Antonio Rd and at Hicks Valley Rd. Expect delays and use an alternate route. “
https://twitter.com/chpmarin/s...
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Saturday, December 10, 2022 at
8:08am
NWS “As rain has picked up in the North Bay, we issued a Flood Advisory that is valid through 11 AM PST. If you're heading out, please use precaution, allow extra time to reach your destination, and if you encounter a flooded roadway: Turn Around, Don't Drown!”
https://twitter.com/nwsbayarea...
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Friday, December 9, 2022 at
5:19pm
Another successful meeting of the West Marin Sunset Club in Point Reyes tonight. Have a great weekend everyone. Remember, heavy weather coming in tomorrow morning. Be prepared, be safe, make good choices.
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Friday, December 9, 2022 at
2:34pm
Sadly, Kirstie Allie passed this week. She starred in "Village of the Damned" (1995) which had scenes in Point Reyes Station, Inverness and Tomales. Here she is in Point Reyes Station. (thx to Joe Soule over at the Point Reyes Station FB page)
Location:
http://movie-locations.com/mov...PRS FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/group...
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Thursday, December 8, 2022 at
8:44pm
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Thursday, December 8, 2022 at
7:28am
Have a great Thursday. Rain forecasted for later today and then a bigger storm on Saturday. Drive safe, roads get slick. Tomales Bay sunrise.
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Monday, December 5, 2022 at
9:03pm
Anyone know what’s happening in Olema? I heard SFD was blocked off for awhile, maybe helicopter support? PulsePoint says Olema Campground.
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Monday, December 5, 2022 at
6:01pm
A couple of dramatic rainbow pictures today from West Marin. (Thx DW and RP)
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Saturday, December 3, 2022 at
3:25pm
“West Marin--
A beloved member of our community, Cam, lost his dog, Rallo, in a car fire earlier this week. Our hearts go out to him. No amount of money can help with the heartbreak of losing one's best friend. However, we'd like to raise some money for Cam to replace his car, which was his shelter, and his guitar, among other things. Many people may not know Cam by name, but most have heard his beautiful guitar playing outside the Palace.”
https://www.gofundme.com/f/66j...
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Saturday, December 3, 2022 at
11:40am
Some good local events for a rainy West Marin day today:
- Xerxes Whitney reads from his new book, “Xerxes Embodied,” in a book release party at 5 p.m. at Toby’s Feed Barn, in Point Reyes Station.
- The Dance Palace’s Artisan Craft Fair & Holiday Market continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring handcrafts and Kinoko’s Japanese fare.
- The Point Reyes National Seashore and Point Reyes National Seashore Association’s holiday open house takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Featuring children’s activities and holiday photos with the Morgan horses.
- The San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Annual Holiday Faire takes place outdoors from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring crafts, food, performances, workshops and craft activities for kids.
- Lights of Life, a celebration of community members who have passed this year, starts at 6 p.m. online, led by Elizabeth Rivers and featuring live classical guitar and stories. If you would like to honor a loved one, send their name and a photograph to amena@wmss.org. Presented by West Marin Senior Services.
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Friday, December 2, 2022 at
6:00pm
Car accident on SFD just past the yacht club in Inverness. Expect delays.
