December 2016

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Lapland

A Finnish ice hotel and a Santa add flavor to a wild wintry adventure.

By Norma Meyer

Feature Story

Journey

Remnants of the Rail Era

Whether they were powered by steam, electricity or gravity, yesterday's trains left a footprint in modern Marin.

By Jim Wood

Feature Story

On The Road

Why does Marin attract so many automotive writers?

Story and Photos by Michael Alan Ross

Feature Story

William Kent's Marin

How a boy from Chicago fell in love with the county, saved its trees and left an endearing legacy.

By Peter Fish

Feature Story

Steve Kinsey

After five terms stretching over 20 years, Marin’s 4th District supervisor reflects on the past and considers the future.

By Jim Wood

Feature Story

Conversation

Make it Count

These Marin organizations are improving people's lives and you can help.

Story by Kasia Pawlowska, Illustrations by Laura Weiszer

Feature Story

'Tis the Season

We took on the tough job of checking out the latest in new San Francisco digs along with updated traditional standbys.

By Mimi Towle

12 Questions for Dave Koz

We ask Dave Koz 8 questions for December's Q&A.

By Marc Hershon

Q&A

O Christmas Berry

Local seasonal planting alternatives for your yard.

By Kasia Pawlowska

Currents

Scott Valley

Marin’s diverse geography includes everything from urban area to seashore, freeways to mountains. This month we look at Mill Valley’s Scott Valley.

By Debra Tarrant

Neighborhoods

A Christmas Gift

A storm left Mount Tamalpais in snow and Belvedere battered but with prospects of better things to come.

By Jim Wood

Looking Back

Natural Fit

Boston transplants find a San Rafael Eichler that satisfies all the items on their wish list.

By Laura Hilgers • Photos by Tim Porter

Backstory

Made From Scratch

Larkspur's newest ice cream shop is the real deal.

By Kasia Pawlowska

Flavor

Dance Away

Soul Ska kicks off the New Year in style.

By Kasia Pawlowska

Spotlight

What's New in the West

Wax those skis and boards and head to the slopes.

By Matthew Poole

Feature Story

Author Talk: David Thomson

We sat down with San Francisco’s David Thomson to discuss his new book, "Television: A Biography".

By Calin Van Paris

Author Talk

Kids Rule

These three organizations are giving kids the chance to change their lives and those of their peers in Marin and around the country.

By Leela Lindner

Currents

11-99 Foundation

Learn about this flair you can add to your plate if you donate to the families of California Highway Patrol officers.

By Kasia Pawlowska

Currents

Christmas Tree Hill

Here's some history on a neighborhood-sized local holiday decoration, Christmas Tree Hill.

By Leela Lindner

Currents

Goodbye, Guns

Here are the numbers from the recent firearm buyback day in Marin County.

By Kasia Pawlowska

Currents

Youth Vote

Students from all 50 states discuss five concerns they'd like the next president to address.

By Katherine Minkiewicz

Currents

Going Out of Business?

Here's a look at the future of a local Mill Valley business.

By Kasia Pawlowska

Currents

Your Letters

Here, we share what we heard from the community.

Letters

Good Deeds

These 25 nonprofits are improving the lives of many Marin residents.

By Jim Wood

POV

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December 2016

In This Issue

Lapland

Remnants of the Rail Era

On The Road

William Kent's Marin

Steve Kinsey

Make it Count

'Tis the Season

12 Questions for Dave Koz

O Christmas Berry

Scott Valley

A Christmas Gift

Natural Fit

Made From Scratch

Dance Away

What's New in the West

Author Talk: David Thomson

Kids Rule

11-99 Foundation

Christmas Tree Hill

Goodbye, Guns

Youth Vote

Going Out of Business?

Your Letters

Good Deeds

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Relax, Rejuvenate and Restore This Fall

Angels by the Bay 10th Anniversary Gala

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