October 27, 2006
The DEATH issue
Dial the dead, what’s new in burials and death at the box office

October 20, 2006
Lives in suspension
Shocking new documentary about bridge jumpers could change the Golden Gate forever

October 13, 2006
Inside view
San Quentin’s volunteer-led rehab program is putting the ‘do’ back into doing time.

October 6, 2006
Coming of age in the age of the cheat
In a world riddled with scandel, the Branson School is putting ethics on the curriculum.

September 29, 2006
New dimensions in film
This years Mill Valley Film Festival.

September 22, 2006
The female persuasion
Dr. Louann Brizendine gets into the heads of women.

September 15, 2006
The time machine
The Clock of the Long Now sets its alarm for 10,000 years.

September 8, 2006
Are you feeling neat... or on the rocks?
Anti-hangover pills claim they'll have you toasting the morning after.

September 1, 2006
Hurtling toward an uncertain future
As professional cycling reels from scandal, Carrera de San Rafael coasts into town.

August 25, 2006
The price of privilege and the poverty of the soul
New book suggests entitled youth are earning an "F" in happiness.

August 18, 2006
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You...
Meet the people who decide what movies you'll see and where you'll see them.

August 11, 2006
A Daughter Lost, A Mother Found
Jane Bay, personal assistant to George Lucas, discusses the death of her adopted daughter—and the e-mails that brought rebirth.

August 4, 2006
On the Cutting Edge
From cancer-sniffing dogs to a dairy fueled by the potency of its own cows, these Marin people and organizations are truly innovators in their fields.

July 28, 2006
A Farewell to Arms
Fairfax author’s book spotlights Iraq soldiers
who refuse to return to ‘a terrible mistake’.

July 21, 2006
Rent is Coming Due
Everyone knows ‘video killed the radio star’ but will digital kill the video store?

July 14, 2006
Putting the Oysters to Bed
The pearl of Drake’s Bay loses its luster for good in 2012.

July 7, 2006
Arms Against a Sea of Troubles
The Bay Institute in Novato is set to purchase the beleaguered Aquarium of the Bay. Believe it... or not.

June 30, 2006
The Writing on the Wall
Sorrowful Angel Island poetry reveals another dark age in American immigration.

June 23, 2006
Higher Education
Joseph Fink and Dominican University are definitely on a roll—just don’t ask him about Norman Mailer in the men’s room.

June 16, 2006
The Quarter-Life Crossroads
A writer examines why some in her generation prefer the ‘not-so-real’ jobs.

June 9, 2006
Marin Uncorked
Though the official Wine Country rests to the north, several winemakers have a crush on Marin.

May 26, 2006
A ‘Peace’ of the Action
Once completely out of print, author Dan Millman’s ‘Way of the Peaceful Warrior’ is back with a vengeance as a new movie starring Nick Nolte.

May 19, 2006
The Wild Ones
Wild turkeys are everywhere these days–and not everyone is giving thanks.

May 12, 2006
War Trauma
Keith Armstrong wants to make sure today’s vets get better care and services than veterans of the Vietnam war.

May 5, 2006
Into The Mythic
For Chris Hardman, a night of fire and ice, loss and tragedy, becomes the inspiration for a night of highly personal, intensely celebratory theater.

April 28, 2006
The Latest Buzz
Asian mites are decimating honeybee hives throughout the country, a worrisome trend for agriculture, which depends on bees to pollinate crops buzz.

April 21, 2006
The Coming Revolution?
The notion of sustainability is being embraced not only by environmentalists but by the worlds of business, commercial production, land development, building design and construction.

April 14, 2006
Primary Issue
Will local Democrats choose new blood or stick with a familiar face in Congress?

April 7, 2006
Cloning Your Pet
At this point it's possible to clone Fluffy, but not Fido.

March 31, 2006
Preventing Cancer
Breast cancer activist Jeanne Rizzo keeps pushing the precautionary principle—if a chemical appears harmful, stop using it.

March 17, 2006
Miracle of Love
The most devoted believers live in communal houses and give up all attachments to the world—including their families and their money.

March 10, 2006
The Price is Right
Turning 65 means it's time to get into high gear.

March 3, 2006
Dying At Home
For 30 years, the hospice movement has helped terminally ill people find their way to a “good death”.

February 24, 2006
Booksellers Extraordinaire
Elaine and Bill Petrocelli of Book Passage oversee an everwidening circle of community activities— in addition to being purveyors of books.

February 17, 2006
Project Censored
Thirty years of digging up important news that was buried in the back pages.

February 10, 2006
Lessons in Love
You're never too old to fall in love—or too young to make it last.

February 3, 2006
Filming a Fish Story
Local filmmakers beat the “Penguins” in an environmental documentary competition.

January 27, 2006
A Warrior's View
Back from Iraq, “Doc” Kraft offers a firsthand report from the war zone.

January 20, 2006
Write Stuff
While juggling the demands of work and domestic duties, some women just need to write.

January 13, 2006
Undocumented Workers
After risking their lives to get here, immigrants find ready work but an uneasy welcome.

The January 6 cover story about addiction therapist Larry Fritzlan is not be posted on our website because it was written by a freelancer rather than a staff writer or regular contributor. Occasionally a writer does not give permission for online publication. If you would like to be emailed a pdf of the story, email ballen@pacificsun.com.

December 30, 2005
Beyond disaster
What FEMA won’t tell you but you need to know

December 23, 2005
Lost and Found Father
A dramatist creates and relives the life of the famous father he never knew.

December 16, 2005
Demented Ditty
A Novato veterinarian’s song about a reindeer accident becomes an indelible part of Christmas culture.

December 9, 2005
Saving the Coast
Warner Chabot says as long as there’s oil off our coastline, the skirmishes will continue.

December 2, 2005
Unhappy Trails
Located on a gorgeous slice of National Park land, the Miwok Stables at Tennessee Valley have enjoyed a colorful history, but after years of infighting among riders and users, the future of the stables is now uncertain.

November 25, 2005
Doctor America
Dr. Larry Brilliant has rescued the world’s poorest people from two dread diseases. Now he’s been offered a chance to change the world with a wish. He says he’s open to suggestions.

November 18, 2005
A chance to dream
Felecia Gaston offers Marin City kids a taste of the arts and a way to perform.

November 11, 2005
Test first, treat later
Dr. Fernando Miranda thinks many brain disorders are misdiagnosed and overmedicated while the real problem goes untreated.

November 4, 2005
Inside the beltway
Barbara Boxer talks about life in Washington, D.C, and the inspiration for her new political novel.

October 28, 2005
Witchy woman
Ask about feminism, goddess worship, the rise of neopaganism and M. Macha NightMare will answer — eventually. Just don’t ask about Halloween.

October 21, 2005
Education gap
Even in affluent Marin it takes a lot of loving and shoving to get a child through college these days. What happens to poor minority kids who have neither money nor encouragement?

October 14, 2005
Growing old gracefully
Elizabeth Bugental shares her thoughts on aging and the lessons she’s learned about generating joy in one’s life

October 7, 2005
Now that's Italian
Lido Cantarutti presents independent Italian films, uncut and undubbed

September 30, 2005
Home, sweet home
Once again the red carpets are rolled out in Mill Valley for the 28th annual film festival

September 23, 2005
Bikeway dreams
After years of planning and hoping, Marin has the funds to create a model program for bike transportation

September 16, 2005
Them And Us
To effectively deal with terrorism, we should recognize the power of cult thinking and how pervasive it is.

September 09, 2005
Art in the Wild
The creative urge and the natural world coexist in sculptures made to serve the environment.

September 02, 2005
Baby Bliss, Blues
Can this marriage (and this child) survive the transition from twosome to threesome?

August 26, 2005
Priced out of paradise
With over a thousand homeless and Section 8 under fire, affordable housing isn’t a priority in affluent Marin.

August 19, 2005
Action Heroes of Marin
Our Second Annual Rising Suns Issue
These medal-winning athletes stand out in any crowd!

August 12, 2005
On Their Own
Youngsters without family support can easily go from foster care into homelessness.

August 5, 2005
Extending Life
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Age Research are trying to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and other age-related diseases. And they’re making significant progress!

July 29, 2005
Renaissance Man
A prolific writer and lecturer on big topics—psychology, mythology, war—Sam Keen is also a skilled trapeze artist.

July 22, 2005
Decision Time
Should Marin General Hospital commit to Sutter Health in perpetuity or revert to the control of local elected officials?

July 15, 2005
No regrets, no shame, no blame
Deborah Santana talks of her life with Carlos, the parents who inspired her, the guru who failed her and the new memoir that describes it all.

July 1, 2005
Going to the Dawg
As a composer, performer and record producer, David Grisman creates his own kind of music

June 24, 2005
Big Fat Questions
How fat is too fat?
What’s the best diet plan?
How can you keep the weight off?

June 17, 2005
The food biz
In her documentary, Deborah Koons Garcia outlines how agribusiness plans to control our future food supply

June 10, 2005
Job hunting after 50
It’s essential to keep your morale up, even when you hear “overqualified” at every interview.

June 3, 2005
All Hail the Dipsea!
When it comes to summer shindigs, the Dipsea Race is the granddaddy of them all
Plus: Our complete Summer Festival Guide

May 27, 2005
Homeschooling
Families who choose to educate their children at home are a minority, but their reasons vary widely

May 20, 2005
Brainy moms
Motherhood is challenging and exhausting—we all know that. The good news is it makes you smarter.

May 6, 2005
The freedom to choose
Sarah Nome’s recent stand-off with Kaiser about her nursing home placement raises questions we all should be asking

April 22, 2005
The next generation
The future belongs to them and these young people are determined to take charge of their property

April 13, 2005
Marijuana: menace or medicine?
Mill Valley psychiatrist and addiction expert has some advice for parents, patients—and politicians

April 6, 2005
Broad mandate
Larry Meredith is a man with a big job. From community health concerns to services for the needy, it’s his responsibility to keep Marin a healthy place to live.

March 23, 2005
Best of Marin 2005
Our winners!

March 16, 2005
Protecting the powerless
Jim Sturdevant has something to say about “frivolous lawsuits,” class action cases and politically connected corporations

March 2, 2005
Heart health
Prescription drugs treat the symptoms of heart disease, stress management treats the cause

February 23, 2005
Charter schools
The dream was to shed bureaucracy and engage students through creative teaching. Has that happened elsewhere? What about in Marin?

February 16, 2005
Overprescribed drugs
Consumer demand for medications touted on TV leads to inappropriate treatment and dangerous drug interactions

February 2, 2005
Save the fish!
Pollution has already created “dead zones” in some areas off our coastlines. Zeke Grader says if we want to have fish to eat in the future, we have to clean up the oceans.

January 19, 2005
Freezing eggs
Faced with future infertility, some women put their eggs in cold storage for later use

December 15, 2004
Green burials
No chemicals, no elaborate coffins, no carved markers—just eternal rest in a peaceful nature preserve

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