Community Corner
🌱 What investigators are still piecing together about the fatal Tomales Road crash
Be sure to catch Free Health & Wellness Talk at The Kove: Diabetic Foot Health on the Tomales Patch calendar
What's up Tomales! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are still piecing together about the fatal Tomales Road crash
- Where Tomales High football stands as league play gets underway
- What could change if Marshall's landmark Tomales Bay waterfront sells?
Also on today's calendar: Free Health & Wellness Talk at The Kove: Diabetic Foot Health.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fatal Crash on Tomales Rd in Marin County (rwbpress.com) — A deadly single-vehicle crash Monday night closed a stretch of Tomales Road near 690 Tomales Road, disrupting a key route used by Tomales and rural Marin drivers. CHP and emergency crews responded around 9:13 p.m., and investigators are still determining what caused the collision, while the victim's identity and any potential wrongful-death implications remain under review. 
2. prep-football-analysis-windsors-outlook-without-vose-contenders-in-league-races-player-of-year-watchlist (modbee.com) — Tomales High's football team sits at 0-0 in NCL III play and 1-3 overall as North Bay leagues hit the midseason mark, giving locals a sense of where the Braves stand. The roundup details Windsor's quarterback injuries, shifting league races, standout players across the region, and full standings that frame Tomales' path as conference games begin.
3. Marshall waterfront on the market (ptreyeslight.com) — A major 17-acre waterfront property on the eastern shore of Tomales Bay in Marshall is up for sale at $13 million, potentially reshaping services Tomales-area residents rely on, from the post office to a beloved oyster spot and restaurant. Long owned by a Croatian family, the site's future hinges on strict coastal rules, needed environmental cleanup, and whether a new buyer preserves its working waterfront character.
4. The Spookiest Bay Area Films to Stream This Halloween (kqed.org) — Tomales gets a brief shoutout in a Bay Area–focused roundup of horror and thriller movies you can stream this Halloween, many filmed at familiar North Bay spots like Point Reyes, Bodega Bay, and Santa Rosa. The hosts share why these films feel especially eerie when you recognize local lighthouses, coastlines, and city streets, and they sprinkle in behind-the-scenes stories and tips for what to watch next.
📸 Around Tomales
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tomales
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Health & Wellness Talk at The Kove: Diabetic Foot Health →
The Kove, inside Northgate Mall, 5800 Northgate Dr, Suite 80,San Rafael, CA, 94903,
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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📣 Tomales Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt – Based on Hot Habits Series: Rohnert Park →
150 Raleys Towne Ctr, Rohnert Park
1:00 pm - Thursday Night Bingo! →
Rohnert Park Senior Center, 6800 Hunter Drive, Rohnert Park
5:00 pm - Dallas Brass →
Analy High School Theater, 6950 Analy Ave., Sebastopol
6:00 pm - Kevin Russell With The Familiar Strangers →
Station House Cafe, 11285 CA-1, Point Reyes Station
6:00 pm - Mixed Media Collage lass →
Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High Street, Sebastopol
6:00 pm - Kevin Russell & The Familiar Strangers →
Station House Cafe, 11285 CA-1, Point Reyes Station
6:00 pm - Mama's Broke →
230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol
8:00 pm - The Beatles Reimagined featuring Jazz Mafia & Otis McDonald: Live at The Lounge at Mercy →
Location The Lounge at Mercy 7950 Redwood Drive #16x Cotati CA 94931, 7950 Redwood Drive #16x, Cotati - Hallberg Butterfly Gardens Fall Plant Sale & Fundraiser →
Hallberg Butterfly Gardens, 8687 Oak Grove Ave, Sebastopol
9:00 am - Trivia Night at Marimar Estate →
Marimar Estate, 11400 Graton Rd, Sebastopol
4:00 pm - Summer Sessions
Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, 11400 Graton Rd, Sebasopol
4:00 pm - Rhythm Drivers →
Waterhawk, 5000 Roberts Lake Road, Rohnert Park
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Sebastopol. Apply here.
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Sebastopol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tomales here.
Ok Tomales! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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