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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Monday, January 28, 2019 at
10:01pm
"In the absence of heavy visitor traffic and regular staff wildlife management, the burgeoning elephant seal colony that has been drifting along the shoreline from Chimney Rock for several years appears to have gotten a foot-hold at Drakes Beach. By Monday, there were about 50 females with 40 pups and more on the way, as well as a dominant bull and several subordinates. Some of them in recent weeks had been found up in the parking lot, under picnic tables and even on the ramp up toward the visitor center, having clambered over a wooden fence and leaving it in pieces. For the moment, the road to Drakes Beach from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is temporarily closed to all motorized and foot traffic, and the shuttle service itself is in question, though park administrators and scientists are trying to work out a plan that would allow the public some opportunity to view the new pupping group safely without disturbing them." FULL STORY:
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/...
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Saturday, January 26, 2019 at
6:21pm
Sunset at the beaches in Point Reyes tonight. Nice to have the park open and staff getting paid. Let's not do that again. #sunset #shutdownover
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Saturday, January 26, 2019 at
2:54pm
Good news via Point Reyes NPS: "We're back online! The park will resume operations on Sunday, January 27,2019 with the Bear Valley Visitor Center reopening at 9am. It will take some time to return to regular operations (eg. clearing trails). Please be patient as we work towards that goal. Stay tuned."
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Friday, January 25, 2019 at
2:27pm
Anyone else see those two military choppers that just came down the bay?
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Thursday, January 24, 2019 at
10:30pm
Orange moon snuck up tonight. #moon #inverness
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at
9:20pm
"The county is pressing ahead with new overnight parking regulations on C Street in Point Reyes Station, answering a call from homeowners near the Giacomini Wetlands trailhead to address unlawful activity. The county's deputy zoning administrator approved a coastal development permit last week, submitted by the Department of Public Works at the request of the Point Reyes Station Village Association for a new parking ban on C Street between Third and Sixth Streets from the hours of 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Assuming no one appeals the coastal permit before Jan. 22, the county will set a date for the resolution to come before the Board of Supervisors, the ultimate decision-makers." FULL STORY:
https://www.ptreyeslight.com/a...
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at
9:20pm
Community Potluck Fundraiser at the Dance Palace on Saturday, Jan 26 starting at 6:00pm. Share in our community's kind-heartedness and consideration of those in need at a community potluck fundraiser for local community members, Leah Fritts and Arron Wilder whose families lost their homes and businesses due to the Camp Wildfire. Bring a dish to share and donate what you can afford. Lasagnas - vegetarian or meat options - will be provided. Live music will be provided by Danny Vitali and Friends. RSVP: By Wednesday, January 23, contact Danielle Fogel or email danielle@dancepalace.org.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at
9:05pm
This guy was making the most of his commute in West Marin today. #wheelie
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Sunday, January 20, 2019 at
1:21pm
Not something you see often. High tide hijinx.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019 at
12:50pm
Chicken Ranch Beach in Inverness not looking very beach like during today's #kingtide
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Saturday, January 19, 2019 at
5:54pm
Happening tomorrow (Sunday) night: "A Super Blood Wolf Moon will appear overnight on Jan. 20 to 21 and will be visible to the entirety of North and South America. The eclipse is referred to as a "super blood moon" "“ "super" because the moon will be closest to the Earth in its orbit during the full moon and "blood" because the total lunar eclipse will give the moon a reddish hue. It takes the wolf name from Native American traditions." FULL STORY:
https://www.al.com/news/2019/0...
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Saturday, January 19, 2019 at
3:19pm
And, it happened. Wasn't sure we'd get there this year. #marinstorm (Thx SP)
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Friday, January 18, 2019 at
8:20am
"A pair of PG&E workers are being credited Thursday with rescuing a man who had fallen down a 30-foot cliff and lost consciousness in a swollen creek in West Marin, according to county officials. At about 4 p.m., the PG&E workers witnessed the man fall along Lucas Valley Road and rushed to his side. Supervisor Todd Beesley, 47, of Antioch, was with lineman Daniel Linn, 40, of Brentwood, and they saw the man fall and hit his head on a rock, the county said. The two workers went down the cliff and found the man face-down in the flooded creek, Marin County Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeremey Pierce said. They pulled him from the water and rendered aid until emergency responders arrived at the scene, about three miles east of the village of Nicasio. The unidentified man was transported in serious condition to Marin General Hospital. He had stepped out of a vehicle just before he fell, the PG&E workers said." FULL STORY:
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/new...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 at
9:28pm
"Tomales Bay Illness Closure lifted on January 17, 2019, at 12:49 PM. Hog Island Oyster Co. and all other oyster growers in Tomales Bay received an email from California Department of Health (CDPH) Environmental Management Branch on Thursday, January 17, stating that results from the Food and Drug Laboratory reported oyster meat samples collected from Tomales Bay came back negative for norovirus. CDPH has lifted the illness closure for Tomales Bay. Tomales Bay remains closed due to heavy winter rains. Harvesting will resume when the standard rainfall closure is lifted. Hog Island Oyster Co. locations in Marshall, San Francisco and Napa remain open during the closure, selling oysters purchased from trusted shellfish growers in Washington State, and beyond." FULL STORY:
https://www.prnewswire.com/new...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 at
4:50pm
This hawk is hobbling around by the side of the road on Sir Francis Drake just outside Inverness. Be careful driving by, I hope he finds his way.
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 at
9:55am
The road to Drakes Beach in Point Reyes is now closed during the shut down and there is no access.
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 at
8:44am
Video from January 16, 2019 of an electrical transformer in Point Reyes exploding during the #marinstorm
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 at
8:28am
From Marin DPW: "Road Update: Lucas Valley Road is open but is down to one lane near the 6000 block. @CHPMarin is controlling traffic through the one lane section. @PGE4Me still working on power lines. Expect traffic delays. Use alternative routes."
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 at
7:10am
Not much information available this morning. Apparently power is back on in Point Reyes and Lucas Valley Road is still closed. Can anyone confirm either of those two things?
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
9:14pm
A reminder, if you want to see updates in a timely, chronological fashion, you can follow The West Marin Feed on twitter and/or go to the web site and avoid social media all together.
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/westma...Web:
http://thewestmarinfeed.com/And if you see something worth reporting, let me know. Thanks for your support!
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
8:46pm
Sounds like a transformer just blew in Point Reyes and power is out. People say they saw a big flash across the bay. Can anyone confirm?
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
8:30pm
Shoreline Hwy between Olema and Point Reyes is extremely flooded. Use caution if you have to go that way. Should probably be shut down soon. Also, Tomales-Petaluma Road is closed between Shoreline Highway and Twin Bridge Road due to a tree down. #marinstorm
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
7:40pm
"Shoreline Highway is partially blocked in the vicinity of Five brooks due to multiple trees down. Traffic control for one way traffic is in effect with debris in the roadway. -rd (via KWMR)
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
6:43pm
Tree down on Via de la Vista in Inverness.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
6:00pm
Important info for the morning commute: "Marin County Fire estimates that Lucas Valley Road will remain closed through Thursday evening to complete the work needed to repair the PG&E power lines in the area."
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
5:45pm
Just heard a report that another tree is down on Bear Valley Rd. blocking one lane. Use caution.
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
5:32pm
"Powerline down at beginning of Overlook in Point Reyes Station. Area closed. People Cannot go in or out. No ETA of PGE coming." (thx AV)
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
4:23pm
People reporting that Lucas Valley Rd is closed due to a downed power line and possible fire. @MarinSheriff @CHPMarin (thx AN,BE)
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
4:09pm
Report of a mudslide blocking one lane on Platform Bridge Rd. in Olema. Drive carefully. Wind and rain supposed to really kick into gear this evening. (thx IW)
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at
1:14pm
SIGN UP FOR NIXLE ALERTS. Tell everyone you know to sign up for Nixle: "NWS issued Flash Flood Watch for Marin County from 1/16/19 3 pm to 1/17/19 3 am. Time to prepare. The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Bay Area and Central Coast of California. From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. A strong cold front will bring heavy rain Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday morning. Urban and small stream flooding will become likely along with rapid rises on main stem rivers. Small creeks and streams may rapidly rise near or above
bankfull. Take action now to protect property by sand bagging flood prone locations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
"¢ Heavy rain may cause mud and rock slides onto roads and areas of urban flooding
"¢ Strong winds may cause travel impacts and areas of downed trees, power outages and property damage"
WARNING:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/...NIXLE SIGN UP:
https://local.nixle.com/regist...
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at
6:55am
Tree down on Bear Valley Rd in Point Reyes. Very dangerous, be careful.
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Monday, January 14, 2019 at
10:27pm
"Like many artists, Gordon Bryan wondered how he'd make a living in the art world. Despite training under renowned California figure painter Elmer Bischoff, he decided not to continue with fine art and, instead, took a different path "” clay. For the last three decades, the Point Reyes craftsman has created handmade tile at Blue Slide Art Tile, which he runs with his wife of more than 30 years, Pamela Bridges. Since 2001, they've operated out of a converted Chevron oil depot in Point Reyes Station." FULL STORY:
https://www.marinij.com/2019/0...
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Monday, January 14, 2019 at
8:02am
You never know who's out there watching you.
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Sunday, January 13, 2019 at
7:52pm
"Please join us tomorrow for the Marin County Safe Routes to School stakeholder meeting at West Marin School . As stakeholders we hope to increase safety and update infrastructure for the youngest members of our community to safely travel to and from school by foot and/or bike.
Please know if you cannot attend the meeting, you can find comment cards at: the Point Reyes Library, the West Marin School, the The Lounge: Tomales Bay Youth Center and KWMR - West Marin Community Radio.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to do this important work with our representatives from Caltrans HQ, Marin County Department of Public Works, Marin County Safe Routes to School and Supervisor Dennis Rodoni to accomplish this important task. We are grateful. "” with Kasandra Semorile and 5 others." - MH
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Sunday, January 13, 2019 at
7:37pm
Is anyone else having trouble with Verizon and their iPhone (or mobile phone) in West Marin? People are reporting the network is down and they can't make calls or text.
