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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Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at
2:52pm
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Monday, March 23, 2020 at
3:09pm
From the Palace Market in Point Reyes: "Attention all! Starting tomorrow we will offer two senior (age 70+) only shopping hours: 8am-9am, Tuesday and Friday. We look forward to seeing you all bright and early. :)"
Also "Hi! Bovine Bakery is happily baking today and asking for donations only. We don't have everything we usually have, BUT we have a lot. I'll be doing this all week until dairy, eggs and humor runs out. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸"
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Monday, March 23, 2020 at
9:34am
'Go home!' Bolinas residents plead with visitors on Sunday to turn around as crowds flock to beach towns during shelter order.
FULL STORY:
https://abc7news.com/6040390/
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 at
8:30pm
No word on PRNS yet. "The Public Health Division of Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an order March 22 for the immediate closure of all Marin parks to stem the tide of visitors during the COVID-19 emergency.
The closure will affect agencies and jurisdictions who operate parks and open space in Marin County. Visitors may continue to use paved pathways maintained by the County of Marin, such as the popular Mill Valley-Sausalito Multiuse Pathway along Richardson Bay and the Corte Madera Pathway along Corte Madera Creek, as long as people follow guidelines on social distancing.
The order comes one day after Bay Area residents flocked to Marin locations for recreation, putting vulnerable residents at risk because of unsafe social distancing and traffic that clogged the roads in beach communities. Sgt. Brenton Schneider of the Marin County Sheriff's Office said grocery store workers and restaurant personnel were inundated with visitors who were not respecting public health guidelines on keeping six feet away from other people."
LINK:
https://www.marincounty.org/ma...
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 at
1:43pm
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Saturday, March 21, 2020 at
9:55pm
Via Point Reyes National Seashore "After unprecedented visitation and to slow the spread of COVID-19, starting tomorrow March 22, Point Reyes National Seashore will close gates at Limantour Access and Mt. Vision Roads, Drakes Beach and Drakes Estero. There will be limited access at Palomarin Trailhead beyond the Commonweal entrance, Pierce Point Road as well as Lighthouse and Chimney Rock parking lots. Please follow local public health guidelines. Marin County Sheriff's Office #StayLocal #ShelterInPlace (bp)"
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Saturday, March 21, 2020 at
5:41pm
For people concerned about the situation in Point Reyes today, "One thing that locals should know is that they should not contact the park. Feds can't close county roads. And pretty sure that the guidance is still that we have to run closures up to Washington. People should contact Dennis Rodoni and Jared Huffman. The park is down to a skeleton crew with the SIP order and they obviously have their hands full."
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Saturday, March 21, 2020 at
4:03pm
We just came back from Kehoe Beach where it was more crowded then we've ever seen it. I heard the same about Bear Valley. And downtown Point Reyes is packed and I'm sure everyone coming from the beaches will swamp it later. While I understand people need to get out and into nature, and that local businesses need business, this is not sheltering in place and increases the risk of transmission for everyone. I am so grateful for all of the checkers and workers who are on the frontlines today, making sure we can have food and services, literally putting their lives at risk. If you are coming to the park, please think about the people who live and work here, and be safe and respectful. It would be a shame to have the park closed, but what is happening now seems extremely dangerous. (Photo of Bear Valley Visitors Center thx IW)
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Saturday, March 21, 2020 at
8:11am
"Tax Day in the United States is being moved due to the coronavirus crisis. People and businesses will have until July 15 to file and make payments without interest or penalties, U.S. Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin says."
LINK:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news...
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Here is a list of restaurants and services available in West Marin during lockdown. Please add anything I missed in the comments.
Link here:
http://thewestmarinfeed.com/co...Point Reyes Restaurants
Osteria Stellina "“ Call 415-663-9988 to take-out
Side Street Kitchen "“ Call 707-477-5469 for take-out and delivered curbside.
Station House Café "“ Call 415-663-0303 for take-out and delivered curbside Friday "“ Tuesday only.
Cafe Reyes - 415-663-9493 Open for take out.
Marshall Restuarants
Hog Island Oyster Company - at the Farm Retail Window is open for to-go sales of shellfish, lots of oysters and clams for you.
Nick's Cove "“ Saturday and Sunday Only Take-Out, Please see menu here and call 415-663-1033. www.nickscove.com
Tony's Seafood "“ Call 415-663-1107 for take-out and delivered to parking lot.
Bolinas Restaurants
Eleven - 415-868-1133 Open Thursday - Monday for take out including beer and wine
Lagunuitas Restaurants
Arti's Indian Food - 415-488-4700 Call for take-out food
Tomales/Dillon Beach Restaurants
Food Pantry at Tomales Town Hall - happening each Thursday from 2:00-2:45pm
William Tell - 707-879-2002 Offering delivery to Tomales and Dillon Beach areas
Point Reyes/Inverness Groceries/Other
Palace Market - Regular hours 8am - 8pm
Brickmaiden Bread Bake Shop - 415-663-1203 Open for to go Thursdays, Fridays, Sunday 8am - 2pm. Credit card only.
Cowgirl Creamery Catina - Open. limited menu, pick up at doors Weds - Sunday 11-4pm
Inverness Park Market - 415-663-1491 Kitchen/Tap Room open for take out orders, curbside pickup, groceries open normal hours
Olema Campground - Open. Laundry 24/7. Propane from 9am - 5pm.
McPhails Fuel Company - 707-285-3525 Open. Main office closed, but business hours answering phone.
Building Supply Hardware Store - Open Mon - Sat 8am - 1pm (closed Sunday)
Point Reyes Gas Station - Open until 6pm, pumps 1 and 2 always on
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Friday, March 20, 2020 at
3:37pm
When you're in such a hurry to get out to the beach in Point Reyes and you try and make the one way bridge into a two way bridge. Social distance everyone!
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Thursday, March 19, 2020 at
7:30pm
A message from Hog Island Oysters: "Our restaurant in San Francisco is temporarily closed and as result, we have a 100 kits of prepared food we do not want to go to waste. You can come pick it up, for free, tomorrow (Friday, March 20), at Tony's Seafood in Marshall between 8am and 11am. It will be packaged up for families of four. We have a chowder base with clams and pescatore with mussels. All the food is prepped and just needs to be cooked. First come, first served. Thank you!"
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Thursday, March 19, 2020 at
8:44am
Happy First Day of Spring! Apparently this is the earliest the Vernal Equinox has occurred in the U.S. nationwide in 124 years. Those secret daffodil patches are probably due for a visit in a social distancing kind of way.
MORE SPRING INFO:
https://www.space.com/vernal-e...
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at
11:02pm
The Point Reyes Gas Station will remain open, but it is changing its closing time to 6pm (instead of 8pm). Pumps 1 and 2 will still be open during off hours.
The Coastal Health Alliance is working to protect our community and keep patients safe during Covid-19. In this effort, we are converting non-urgent medical appointments to phone appointments, closing our Bolinas site until further notice, and reducing Point Reyes Staff to a skeleton crew. This is in support of the extremely important public health recommendation for people to stay at home.
A local said that they were out of propane but unable to get a hold of McPhails. Is anyone else in a similar situation or have any advice?
Many restaurants are offering take out which is a great way to support local businesses in these tough times. I know that Stellina, Arti's and Side Street Kitchen are, do folks know others? Also, you can buy gift certificates and do some online shopping at certain stores like the Point Reyes Bookstore.
Stay safe everyone. Thx MM for the photo.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at
9:10am
"Following guidance from the CDC & public health officials, & to comply with the shelter-in-place legal order in seven Bay Area counties, Point Reyes National Seashore's visitor centers & campgrounds are temporarily closed. Visit
http://nps.gov/pore for more information."
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Monday, March 16, 2020 at
6:35pm
A heavy cloud hangs over West Marin this evening.
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Monday, March 16, 2020 at
1:05pm
BREAKING: "Six counties in the Bay Area are ordering residents to stay at home in an effort to help reduce the spread of coronavirus.
All residents in these counties should only leave their homes for essential needs. Necessary government functions and essential stores will remain open. The order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and will remain in place for three weeks.
List of counties:
San Francisco
Santa Clara
San Mateo
Marin
Contra Costa
Alameda
The shelter-at-home order comes as scientific evidence shows social distancing is one of the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable disease.
"Temporarily changing our routine is absolutely necessary to slow the spread of this pandemic," said Dr. Sara Cody, Santa Clara County Public Health Officer. "The Health Officers from the largest jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay Area are united and we are taking this step together to offer the best protection to our respective communities."
Essential businesses allowed to operate during the recommended action include:
Health care operations
Businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals
Fresh and nonperishable food retailers (including convenience stores)
Pharmacies
Child care facilities
Gas stations
Banks
Laundry businesses and services necessary for maintaining the safety, sanitation and essential operation of a residence.
In addition, health care, law and safety, and essential government functions will continue under the recommended action."
FULL LINK:
https://www.kron4.com/news/6-b...
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"Nearly 100 individuals were tested over March 12 and 13 through Marin County's drive-through testing site. Of these, 6 test results were positive. Regionally, there has been a dramatic increase in cases, with nearly 300 cases Bay Area wide. Total cases in Marin: 9."
"All Marin County Free Library Branches are closed until further notice. Our Book Drops/book returns will be locked. Please keep all borrowed physical materials at home. Please access available online materials at
http://marinlibrary.org."
"All classroom instruction at our Shoreline Schools will be suspended, beginning Monday, March 16th for at least two weeks. All students are to remain home until we are notified that the classroom suspension is lifted. Meals will be delivered by buses and available at the schools for those who are on the federally assisted meal program. Check with your local school for more details"
Marin COVID Update:
https://coronavirus.marinhhs.o...
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Sunday, March 15, 2020 at
6:26pm
The Palace Market in Point Reyes was busier then usual today but not crazy. Looked like the out of town traffic had picked up with some "multiple cart" folks stockpiling. The only thing that struck as odd was this aisle, I'm guessing that's where the toilet paper was. Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? Was that CDC guidance?
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 at
11:21pm
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 at
10:04pm
"An adult Sonoma County resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first person here who has contracted the virus through unknown community transmission, county health officials announced Saturday night.
The new case, marking an escalation in the local battle against a highly contagious infectious disease that has put the world on edge, was detected through the county Department of Health Services' enhanced surveillance testing, launched Thursday to help determine if the virus was being transmitted in the community without anyone knowing it."
FULL STORY:
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/...
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In other news, these two were cuddling on Drakes Beach in Point Reyes today.
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Thursday, March 12, 2020 at
10:53pm
"ª"FROM BOLINAS-STINSON SCHOOL: Bolinas-Stinson School will be closed for two weeks beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 13. Due to a COVID-19 related school closure at Tam High school we will join in closing school to prevent further spread of the infection.""¬
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Thursday, March 12, 2020 at
8:02am
Nice story from Bolinas: "Self-sufficiency is like perfection, said Lloyd Kahn, the guru of guerrilla architecture and dean of all things D.I.Y. "You never quite get there, but you're moving toward it all the time." Before cabin porn and van life were hashtags on Instagram, before tiny houses were a movement, Mr. Kahn, now 84, was the indefatigable champion of their funky, D.I.Y. antecedents." (Thx MM)
FULL STORY:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/0...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at
9:16pm
"As of March 11, 2020 the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that two additional Marin residents have tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, bringing the local total to three.
Both individuals lived with Marin's first reported case, who was a passenger on the Grand Princess "“ Mexican Rivera cruise ship that experienced an outbreak of COVID-19. The newly diagnosed cases had been isolated in their home and are experiencing mild symptoms but do not require hospitalization. Marin HHS will not release additional information about the patients or the treating hospital to protect the medical privacy of the patients and family.
While Marin HHS is not issuing cancellations of large gatherings at this time, it is recommending that older adults and those with conditions that may weaken their immune system consider refraining from attending large gatherings of 100 or more people."
MORE DETAILS:
https://www.marinhhs.org/coron...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at
10:44am
Medical emergency in Inverness requiring Henry 1 helicopter transport. No word on details.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at
7:36pm
Sunset chaser from North Beach In Point Reyes after a long day of virus stress. Stay safe everyone. Wash those hands, #sunset
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"Marin Confirms First In-County Case of COVID-19 - The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working with medical staff at a local hospital to treat a Marin resident diagnosed with COVID-19[External], the novel coronavirus.
The individual diagnosed was a passenger on the Grand Princess cruise ship that returned to San Francisco from Mexico on February 21. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified this cruise as a source of exposure for COVID-19. The patient is an older man who is being treated in a Marin County hospital. Marin HHS will not release additional information about the patient or the hospital to protect the medical privacy of the patient, family, and hospital staff.
Public health officials have identified those who have been in close contact with this patient. Those individuals have been isolated and are being evaluated."
LINK:
https://www.marincounty.org/ma...There was also a possible exposure at Marin Catholic, but the details are very limited.
"A principal in Marin County has reported a "possible student exposure" to the novel coronavirus in a statement sent out Tuesday. Marin Catholic High School Principal Chris Valdez said no one in the school community has tested positive for COVID-19. Nonetheless, Valdez said he wants to share as much information out as possible, including what steps are being taken by school leaders."
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https://www.marinij.com/2020/0...
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Saturday, March 7, 2020 at
8:37pm
We were walking back from a sunset session in Point Reyes when out of nowhere a magic piece of sand artwork appeared during the big low tide. Looks like a piece from the master, Jim Denevan, but not sure. It's already gone now. Whoever it was, thank you!
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Saturday, March 7, 2020 at
7:50pm
"ªVehicle rollover on Bear Valley Rd in Point Reyes. Proceed with caution."¬
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Events this weekend:
Opening reception for new exhibit at Jack Mason Gallery in Inverness about the Bear Valley Ranch takes place from 1pm - 3pm on Sunday.
A memorial for Russell Chatham will be held at The Dance Palace in Point Reyes from 2pm - 4pm on Sunday.
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Friday, March 6, 2020 at
6:51am
Apparently the bomb squad was called to Black Mountain in Point Reyes yesterday to explode a stick of dynamite that a worker found. People had reported seeing the truck on Lucas Valley Road. (thx DW/IW)
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at
6:39pm
Single car crash on Shoreline Hwy in front of the Giacomini dairy. Sounds bad. One lane closed, expect delays.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at
7:22am
