Weekend Spotlight

Core Memories Formed at Upscale Outdoor Mall

Looking back on her life many years from now, seven year-old Lucinda Hith says she will cherish the magical moments spent wandering the al-fresco promenades of the high-end shopping centers where much of her childhood is taking place. “The fast-casual restaurants may come and go, and the kitchen stores where my parents fight could go out of business,” she said, “But the memories we make in these consumer environments will last forever.”

Craigslist Community Appalled by Corte Madera Woman's Curb Offering

“This is truly offensive,” said a representative of the scavenger diaspora. “Some of us are conscientious upcyclers, others are straight-up dumpster divers. But none of us want your mismatched Thomasville recliner set, and that exercise bike might as well be nuclear waste.” It was a strident rebuke, particularly coming from a contingent of society that will happily drive across town to pounce on an unwanted flower pot. 

Housing Win: San Quentin to Use SB-9 to Double Inmate Population

Marin’s iconic penitentiary will exploit the state housing law to subdivide inmates’ residences in a move expected to create as many as 3000 new units within the historic bayfront property. San Quentin’s warden says some sacrifices will be necessary to effectuate the lot-splits. “Many current members of the community are accustomed to sleeping horizontally.”

A Lot Going on in Marin this Weekend, Allegedly

Multiple sources claim “there’s a lot going on in Marin this weekend,” citing a number of activities, events and must-dos currently facing the region. But some residents are now openly questioning the basis for the assessment.  “The individuals branding this weekend 'a busy one’ for Marin County are doing so with scant evidence,” said Sarah Delfino, a local skeptic. “At best there might be a slight uptick in options due to the onset of summer,” she added.