July 2009 - Posts

• Autodesk provides drivers with a 3-D preview of rebuilt Doyle Drive

  Marin drivers won't have to wait until 2013 to see what the new and improved Doyle Drive will look like. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Tam Valley bicyclist's accident spurs safety measures

  Decades after residents and local leaders began calling for improved safety measures on a dangerous stretch of Shoreline Highway in Tamalpais Valley, a tragic bicycle accident earlier this year has nudged such change closer to reality. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Deal shakes up Marin real estate scene

  The purchase of Pacific Union Real Estate, a struggling but well-known Bay Area name, by a smaller rival in Marin might be a sign of things to come in these down economic times. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Assemblyman Devore to speak at forum

  State Assemblyman Chuck Devore, R-Irvine, will speak Aug. 3 before the Marin Conservative Forum. He is a 2010 candidate for the U. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Top chef Keller plans visit to Left Bank

  "Top Chef Masters" finalist Hubert Keller, chef/owner of San Francisco restaurant Fleur de Lys, will host dinner and discuss his book "Burger Bar: Recipes and Ideas for Making the Best Burgers," at 6:30 p. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Planners to discuss home removal

  The Mill Valley Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to consider removal of an existing home at 12 Alvarado Ave. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Tips for bike commuters at clinic

  Way to Go! will play host to a clinic for would-be bike commuters from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hill Community Room of the Margaret Todd Senior Center at 1560 Hill Road in Novato. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Group's exhibit on display at Fleet Week

  An exhibit created by the Novato-based W Foundation has been selected to appear in San Francisco's Fleet Week, which takes place from Oct. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Sustainable summer camp welcomes kids

  "Camp Earth," a "sustainable summer camp" sponsored by the towns of Fairfax and San Anselmo with support from Sustainable Fairfax and Good Earth Natural Foods, will welcome Ross Valley children, ages 5 to 10, from 10 a. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Planners' workshop focuses on housing

  The San Anselmo Planning Commission plans a workshop on a proposed update to the town's housing element at 7 p. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Huffman to honor Marine Mammal Center

  State Assemblyman Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, on Monday will present his July Sustainable North Bay Award to the Marine Mammal Center for fostering marine mammal survival and the conservation of their habitat, as well as their investment in onsite renewable energy generation. Posted Jul 27 2009, 10:08 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• DUI suspect charged with grabbing San Rafael cop's gun

  A San Rafael man with six prior DUI convictions was charged Tuesday with trying to grab an officer's gun while fighting another DUI arrest, authorities said. Posted Jul 21 2009, 07:06 PM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Police: Jeffrey Donovan arrested, suspected of DUI

  MIAMI BEACH (AP) -- Miami Beach police say they arrested "Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan on suspicion of drunken driving.... Posted Jul 20 2009, 03:01 PM by DUI

• Novato man dies Sunday after struggle at gas station

  A 39-year-old Novato man died early Sunday morning after a struggle with police following an emergency call from a gas station attendant. Posted Jul 20 2009, 10:22 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin

• Marines' first Latina general credits Dominican, hard work

  Angie Salinas describes herself as "not the sharpest knife in the shed" in the early 1970s when she attended Dominican University, then known as Dominican College. Posted Jul 20 2009, 10:22 AM by DUI Filed under: /mij:news:marin