Mark Prado
Marin IJ
California, United States
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SMART toots its horn after first full year of service
For the past year, county residents have been able to climb aboard commuter trains for the first time in decades, and many are hooked on SMART’s green-and-silver cars that glide on 43 miles of track that link Marin and Sonoma counties. T → Read More
Rodessa Battle, a Marin City ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ dies at 97
Rodessa Battle, one of the last living “Rosie The Riveters” in Marin, died Aug. 6 at Marin General Hospital. She was 97.Born March 5, 1921, Mrs. Battle, a Marin City resident, became a welder — a “Rosie the Riveter → Read More
Marin ‘greenway’ project gets $280K grant
Another chunk of funding for Marin’s North-South Greenway Project to help bicycles and pedestrians move more smoothly through the county has been provided to the Transportation Authority of Marin.The Bay Area Air Quality Management Distr → Read More
Marin water district signs emphasize e-bike ban
Electric bike enthusiasts are not happy the Marin Municipal Water District is not allowing them to ride on Mount Tamalpais fire trails and are seeking a change in the agency’s code.The district has erected signs in the past several weeks → Read More
Marin sees debut of farmers market on wheels for seniors in need
A farmers market on wheels designed to reach older Marin residents made its debut Thursday, offering locally grown green beans, white mushrooms and cucumbers, among other fare — at wholesale prices.The “Rollin’ Root” → Read More
Novato Creek too dry for fish recovery plan, water district says
The federal government has declared Novato Creek recovery habitat for threatened steelhead trout.One problem: The North Marin Water District doesn’t think it is suitable because its upper reaches go dry during the summer, the agency says → Read More
Marin coast sea floor explored for clues on how to protect sensitive areas
Researchers are using a rover to explore the depths of the ocean off Marin’s coast, looking for corals, sponges and other life forms that have adapted to the lightless environment and crushing pressures at the bottom of the sea. Scientis → Read More
Young otter on mend at Marine Mammal Center after shark attack killed mother
The efforts of a dying mother to protect her sea otter pup after a shark attack were not in vain as her baby is now being rehabbed at the Marine Mammal Center. → Read More
Young otter on mend at Marine Mammal Center after shark attack killed mother
The efforts of a dying mother to protect her sea otter pup after a shark attack were not in vain as her baby is now being rehabbed at the Marine Mammal Center. → Read More
TAM opposes gas tax repeal effort
The Transportation Authority of Marin has voted to officially oppose Proposition 6, a statewide measure to repeal a new gas tax, saying it will cost the county millions of dollars in road improvements.But supporters of the repeal say the tax wa → Read More
Point Reyes Lighthouse closes Monday for major revamp
The 148-year-old lighthouse that sits on Marin County’s most western point will be closed for two months for much-needed rehabilitation work, officials say.Beginning Monday, the Point Reyes Lighthouse will close until Oct. 6 as crews beg → Read More
Report: Marin area killer whales rely on local fish
Protecting winter-run chinook salmon that pass under the Golden Gate Bridge from November through May could be a key in the survival of killer whales that appear off of Point Reyes, according to a new report. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad → Read More
Marin jolted by 3.9-magnitude earthquake
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck just east of Novato on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.The quake hit at 3:22 p.m. The USGS pegged the epicenter in the midd → Read More
Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier work begins
During the past several weeks, bridge managers have closed lanes late at night to allow the delivery of equipment in massive boxes to begin the construction of the barrier. → Read More
Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier work begins
During the past several weeks, bridge managers have closed lanes late at night to allow the delivery of equipment in massive boxes to begin the construction of the barrier. → Read More
Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier work begins
Work on the Golden Gate Bridge’s suicide barrier has quietly started on the landmark.During the past several weeks, bridge managers have closed lanes late at night to allow the delivery of equipment in massive boxes to begin the construc → Read More
Golden Gate Bridge earthquake safety work plans move ahead
The Golden Gate Bridge’s seismic safety project is in its 20th year, but is still a half-billion dollars short of completion as span officials work toward plans to finish the job.Seismic work on the north and south portions of the bridge → Read More
Golden Gate Bridge towers holding up well after eight decades
The results from a dizzying spring inspection of the Golden Gate Bridge’s massive twin towers are in and show they are in pretty good shape after 81 years of exposure to wind, rain and of course th… → Read More
Terrorism concerns force race shift on Golden Gate Bridge
Runners who are part of the San Francisco Marathon on Sunday will be squeezed onto the Golden Gate Bridge’s sidewalks after span officials banned roadway use because of terrorism fears.In the past, more than 40 special events occur on th → Read More
Marin sales tax plan gets OK, but environmental concerns raised
A half-cent sales tax renewal to support Marin transportation projects is all but assured to go to the November ballot, but not without some criticism.The Transportation Authority of Marin board voted this week to approve the plan after all Mar → Read More