Gail Marshall

Oct 2, 2024 | coastalview.com | Gail Marshall

I hope the residents of the Second District will see the wisdom of returning Natalia Alarcon to the Carpinteria City Council on Nov. 6. I have watched Natalia mature in her role on council and as Vice Mayor this year. I look forward to her leadership as chair in the coming year. The next couple of years will be pivotal for our small city. There are so many ways to spend money and so many fewer ways to increase revenue streams while keeping Carpinteria the small beach town we all love.

Jun 12, 2024 | coastalview.com | Gail Marshall

Several months ago the Maintenance Division of Carpinteria State Beach closed the stairs to the beach at the end of Calle Ocho on the east end of the State Beach. It is unclear exactly why. For many of us older adults who live in the Concha Loma neighborhood this is our only access to the beach; without the availability of the stairs, there is no way to enjoy one of the reasons we live where we live. We were thrilled when the Boy Scouts replaced the steps recently. Perhaps they can be engaged again?

Jun 3, 2024 | tes.com | Andrew McRae |Robert Eaglestone |Gail Marshall

At school, the study of English is part of the fabric of educational life. This is how it has been for over a hundred years - and no doubt one reason why the subject has proved so popular at university for many years as students were drawn to continue their studies of great literature, poetry, plays and more. But these are precarious times for the study of English after school age.

Apr 25, 2024 | summitdaily.com | Gail Marshall

Last week, my neighbor looked out her window to see two black bear cubs nursing. The sow, their mother, was sitting against a tree. In Summit County, late April or early May is the time when sows emerge from the den with cubs in tow who are about 3 months old. The scene was like one from a Disney film. When my neighbor showed me the video, my suspicion of a den nearby was confirmed. Bears’ dens vary and are creative. Bears design their dens to be tight and are naturally insulated for winter warmth.

Feb 9, 2024 | summitdaily.com | Gail Marshall

During a mid-January arctic blast, Summit County faced severe weather that paralyzed the community for several days. In the week preceding, the U.S. Forest Service conducted a controlled burn in Breckenridge’s Peak 7 neighborhood. The temperatures had been mild. Around this time, I was taking the trash out, and my Bernese mountain dogs started growling. Following their gaze, I discovered a bear clinging high above on a tree trunk.