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Tuesday, July 8
1. Local Firefighters are on loan across the state but Marin is well covered in the event of an emergency, Sandy Du Veen speaks with Fire Chief Ken Massucco.
2. California joins with other states today to push for 'healthier' health care.
3. California rangeland burned in recent fires will take years to recover.
4. A local Assemblyman is appointed to lead a powerful Committee, with West Marin repercussions.
5. Harbor porpoises are beaching themselves. Marine Mammal Center asks for the public's help. To report a stranding or dead porpoise, call 415-289-7325.
6. Today is another 'Spare The Air' day. What you can do to help.
Monday, July 7
1. A woman is assaulted in Point Reyes on Friday.
2. Man pleads guilty in fatal beating at Dillon Beach.
3. A Forest Knolls native son saves the day in College World Series Baseball.
4. The Fourth of July was a big bash all over West Marin. Jill replogle and Sandy Du Veen report.
5. The Coast Guard saves a kayaker off Bodega.
6. Today is a 'Spare The Air' day.
Friday, July 4
1. The fugitive suspect in the Ricky Green attempted murder case is arrested.
2. Who IS Ricky Green? We have some background information.
3. A listing of all the Fourth of July happeninings in West Marin.
4. The real meaning of the Fourth of July - a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Thursday, July 3
1. A Special report on big changes proposed for the greater Muir Beach area by Park Officials from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Report by correspondent Branda Kohn. The General Management Plan can be accessed at the Park Service's website: parkplanning.nps.gov/goga
2. Fourth of July Events around West Marin.
Wednesday, July 2
1. A Town Meeting was held in Bolinas Monday night, to discuss the community's reaction to a severe beating and stabbing incident.
2. Tomales gets approval for its cell towers.
3. A West Marin newspapaer celebrates its first year and looks to the future.
Tuesday, July 1
1. If you're driving, put your cell phone down! A new law took effect today that could cost you if you don't use a hands-free device.
2. Golden Gate Transit fares went up today.
3. A famous food author with ties to West Marin gave a sold out talk at Toby's this weekend.
4. The US Supreme Court will hear a case wherein the Navy is challenging a ruling that protects marine mammals from high frequency sonar.
5. Californians are buying less gasoline, but it looks ilke the stimulus checks went into the tank.
6. In a rare mid-year move, the IRS allowable mileage rate deductions go up today.
7. And, finally, we continue our discussion of same gender marriage with a local couple for whom it is a reality.
Monday, June 30
1. Two more arrested, four total charged in vicious Bolinas beating, stabbing.
2. Marin property owners are flocking to the County Assessor's office for tax relief.
3. Today is the last day for comment on whether or not people should be allowed to carry loaded guns in the National Parks. More info, see www.npca.org.
4. LGBT Pride Parade in San Francisco this weekend shines the light on same gender marriage. We speak with a local couple on that.
Friday, June 27
1. Novato man accused of selling military parts to Iran denied bail.
2. Bolinas stabbing victim taken off critical list while 2 remain in jail in attack.
NOTE: Bolinas Town Meeting Monday, June 30, 7pm,Community Center.
3. A Muir Beach drowning victim identified.
4. Building, Septic permits and more are going up at County.
5. Woodacre man gets 5 years for DUI injury accidnt.
6. Marin Institute works with 11 Attorneys General, others, to stop production of alcopop energy drinks.
7. California senate passes measure allowing auto insurers to spy on your driving habits.
Thursday, June 26
1. Police make 2 arrests in the beating and stabbing of a 23 year old Bolinas man.
2. A Novato man arrested in Florida recently denies charges of exporting sensitive military parts to Iran.
3. We continue coverage of this week's Planning Commission meeting regarding the Master Plan proposal for Lawson's Landing.
4. And them cattle trucks came a-rollin' into town at Midnight in Pt. Reyes, not knowin' where they was goin'.
Wednesday, June 25
1. The West Marin Report today consists of extended coverage of the Planning Commission hearing this week on the Master Plan, Coastal Permitand Tideland Permit for Lawson's landing, in Dillon Beach.
Tuesday, June 24
1. Where there's Fire, there's Smoke. Brenda Kohn explains.
2. Marin firefighters are all over Northern California helping put out the fires.
3. A free shuttle on weekends is about to get under way to Limantour Beach. Sandy Du Veen tells us about it. Find out more on the web at nps.gov/pore
4. Bolinas and Stinson schools may have to remove year old carpet.
5. The Olema Inn is expanding.
6. A Marin man is arrested in Florida and charged with selling military aircraft parts to Iran.
Monday, June 23
1. Some very interesting ideas on localizing West Marin's economy were presented at a seminar Thursday night. KWMR Special Reporter Jill Replogle has the story.
2. Summer is officially underway in West Marin, and the Farmers Market in Point Reyes is a sure sign of it. KWMR Special Reporter Martin Burch was there and got the inside scoop.
Friday, June 20
1. We have an update on the young girl who drowned at Papermill Creek Wednesday.
2. The Point Reyes Farmers Market opens Saturday.
3. The Sheriff's Office releases crime data for West Marin up to June 1.
4. Recent developments show there might not be a need to spray to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth.
5. The deadline is Sunday for written comments on the Bolinas Lagoon Restoration Feasibility Study.
Send your comments via e-mail to Sage.Tezak@noaa.gov
Thursday, June 19
1. A tragic accident in Papermill Creek.
2. The Marin Horse Council's Annual Summer Ride entry cutoff is today - call Marina at 488-0950 to enter.
3. Two fishy stories...
4. California League of Conservation Voters says this will be good election year for environment.
5. A forwrd-looking local network holds a presentation on building a living local economy at The Dance Palace tonight at 7pm.
6. A benefit tonight in Bolinas.
Wednesday, June 18
1. Marin Dairy farmer and beef rancher Dominic Grossi speaks with us about how the drought conditions are affecting his operation.
2. Same-sex marriages begin in Marin County.
3. A $100,000.00 warrant issued in a bizarre pot case.
4. Seniors can get assistance with Property Tax Rebates.
Call 415-459-6700 to schedule at Whistlestop San Rafael.
5. Take a Family Tour of the Straus Organic Dairy tomorrow.
Call MALT at 415-663-1158 today to arrange or www.malt.org.
Tuesday, June 17
1. Telecommunications in west Marin may get better, with a proposed cell tower in Tomales. Zoning meeting Thurs. June 26 at 9:00am. Call 415-499-6269 for agenda and item time.
2. A Bolinas-based newspaper is in hot water with the Anti-Defamation League.
3. West Marin Ranchers are facing strenuous conditions this year.
4. Flood Control Zone 5 Advisory Board to discuss Bolinas Lagoon Restoration project at meeting Wed. June 18 at Stinson Beach Community Center. Call 415-507-2941 for info.
Monday, June 16
1. Third large Marin fire in two days breaks out in Nicasio.
2. 2000 pounds oil collected Friday at Rodeo Beach.
3.Thousands of Marin homeowners are expected to qualify for reduced property taxes. June 30 deadline. Joan Thayer, County Assessor - (415) 499-7215
4. Fundraising breakfast in Stinson Beach for Volunteer Fire Department.
5. Vacancy on Bolinas Lagoon Technical Advisory Committee. Deadline June 17, 5pm. Call (415) 499-7331 to apply, or go to www.co.marin.ca.us. Type 'Commissions' in search box.
Friday, June 13
1. An expanded report on the new Grazing Permit Waivers for ranchers in the Tomales Bay watershed.
2. Marin Municipal Water District officials tell the public that herbicide it plans to spray on Mt. Tam is safe.
3. Warm weather this weekend brings with it inceased fire danger.
Thursday, June 12
1. Marin County Board of Supervisors declare a drought emergency.
2. The California Fish and Game Commission heard proposal to set up new Marine Protected Areas.
3. SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board outlines proposals and takes comments on new grazing permit waivers for West Marin ranchers.
4. Today is a 'Spare The Air' day in the Bay Area.
Wednesday, June 11
1. A meeting in Sacramento today on the Marine Life Protection Act affects local fishermen in a big way. We speak to Josh Churchman of Bolinas.
2. Another meeting in Pt. reyes tonight affects ranchers' grazing operations.
3. MALT awards Stewardship assistance grants to 6 area ranches and farms.
4. Marin Municipal Water District presents their Vegetation Management Plan at yet another meeting tonight.
5. Marin County Zoning officials consider three local property development requests tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 10
1. Preview of meeting Wednesday to take input on new ranch water quality regulations.
2. Another meeting Wednesday in Stinson Beach about restoration of Bolinas Lagoon.
3. And finally, another meeting Wednesday in Sacramento on the proposals for the Marine Life Protection Act proposals that will affect waters off West Marin.
Hear this meeting on the Web at: www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/meetings.asp
Monday, June 9
1. It was a wild and wooly Western Weekend in Pt. Reyes.
2. The 98th running of the Dipsea Race nets a new winner.
3. The first Marin town to tackle Community Choice Aggregation for electric power gets in a fight with PG&E.
Friday, June 6
1. Democratic 3rd District Senate Candidate Mark Leno lays out his legislative agenda.
2. The Marshall Boatworks suffers wind damage
3. A Perfect Storm of environmental meetings take place next week.
Thursday, June 5
1. Mark Leno reflects on his landslide victory in the third Senate District Democratic Primary, and results of local election issues.
2. Solar Power is heating up in West Marin, here's an update.
3. The 98th running of the Dipsea Race is this coming Sunday.
4. And cheese is in the news...
Wednesday, June 4
1. West Marin voters go to the polls in a slow but steady turnout.
2. Local men hope to take urban artists to Palestine for message of hope and peace.
Herb Kutchins and David Miller want to have Mission District muralists teach
Palestinian youths wall art.
3. Local Historian Dewey Livingston plans walking historical tour of Pt. Reyes Saturday.
Tuesday June 3
1. The West Marin School Gym and Community Cener gets a better bill of health for air
quality, though there is still room for improvement. Steve Costa geives us some
information.
2. The California Primary Election is today, and some local issues are presented, and we
present the State 3rd Senate District Democratic candidates' positions on some
issues.
3. A Marin-based Wildlife organization looks to the public for voluneer help.
Monday, June 2
1. Suspects arrested in Hell's Angel freeway slaying.
2. Low turnout expected for Tuesday's California Primary Election.
3. Limantour Beach cleanup held over the weekend. Gary Testa and Fred Smith explain/
4.Western Weekend gets underway early.
5. Goodbye to an old friend - Andrew Shaw departs KWMR.
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