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Winter Spare the Air Day in Marin County 12/12

 

Courtsey of Spare the Air in the San Francisco Bay Area

Tomorrow, 12/12, Sunday, is the Winter Spare the Air Day.

Winter

Spare the Air

The Winter Spare the Air program notifies residents when particulate matter levels are anticipated to be unhealthy. On these high pollution days, the Air District will issue a Winter Spare the Air Alert which prohibits wood burning throughout the Bay Area.

Spare the Air in the Winter

The Winter Spare the Air program notifies Bay Area residents when particulate levels are anticipated to be unhealthy. 

In the wintertime, particulate matter — especially particulate matter 2.5 microns or smaller in size (PM2.5) — can become a serious problem in the region. To protect public health, the Air District will issue a Winter Spare the Air Alert when PM2.5 concentrations are expected to be unhealthy.

From November 1, 2009, through February 28, 2010, under the Air District's wood-burning regulation, when a Winter Spare the Air Alert is in effect, burning wood, firelogs, pellets, or any other solid fuels in your fireplace, woodstove, or other wood-burning device is illegal. 

When wood burning is allowed, residents who do burn in a fireplace or outdoor fire pit must still burn cleanly using dry, seasoned firewood, and not burn garbage, leaves or other material that would cause excessive smoke. Residents who exceed the excess visible smoke provision in the wood-burning rule could still be subject to an Air District citation or penalty.

Follow these links for more information on the Air District's wood-burning regulation, and instructions on how to comply.

Winter Spare the Air Alert Notifications

Residents and businesses can call 1-877-4NO-BURN (1-877-466-2876) to check the Winter Spare the Air Alert status and to report wood smoke concerns in their area.

Residents can sign up to receive automatic Phone Alerts by calling 1-800-430-1515.  If you signed up last year, you will remain on the roster to receive calls when this year's Winter Spare the Air season starts up again in November 2009

Residents can also sign up for EnviroFlash AirAlerts to receive e-mail notification when Winter Spare the Air Alerts are issued. If you signed up last year, you should remain on the roster to receive e-mail notifications when this year's Winter Spare the Air season starts up again in November 2009.

Wood Smoke

The nine counties that surround San Francisco Bay are home to almost seven million residents and an estimated 1.4 million fireplaces and woodstoves. Wood smoke air pollution from these wood-burning appliances has been a health concern in the Bay Area for many years, especially on winter evenings. Wood burning produces about one-third of the particulate pollution on a typical winter night.

 

2 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • December 12 2010 01:44AM

Christmas House, a great tradition for locals and vistors alike in Marin County

Tis the season to be jolly, and what more fun than go out and search for amazing Christmas lights in the neighborhood to celebrate the season; an event enjoyed by people with all faiths; kids and adults alike!

Moving to Novato, Marin, CA 11 years ago; with kids then in elementary schools; we were immediately introduced to the 'Christmas House' in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood. 

Eveybody asked:"Have you seen the Christmast House?", "You can't miss that". "Can you believe that they do this every year?"    If one does not go, one has not lived here in Novato!

We went, and the Christmas House does not disappoint.  Decorated to the 9s, inside and out; in the yard, on the rooftop; and how about the Jones?  The neighbors are semi-up to the challenge, and good-heartedly participate ---- can't be left too far behind.

Devonshire, a nice, quiet neighborhood in Pleasant Valley schools area, becomes a magnet during the Christmas season; we will even see a few tour buses from the city every year; people quietly line up along the street, in awe, as always!

Yes, for my Real Estate colleagues, buyers and sellers; this is such a big draw that we actually make this an item to be disclosed; which usually bring ensuasiastic, happy smiles to all parties involved!  

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Sylvia Barry, Realtor, ePRO
Marin Realtor for Marin Real Estate
Marin, San Francisco North Bay
Frankk Howard Allen Realtors
website: www.SylviaSellsMarin.com
Blog: www.AllAboutMarinHomes.com

 MARIN, SONOMA, S.F. BAY AREA REAL ESTATE - Beveldere, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Marinwood, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, Tiburon; Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa. Starter Home to Luxury Property. REO (Bank Owned), Short Sale, View Homes, Architecural Distictive Homes. Investment, 1031 Exchange. Chinese Realtor.

3 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • December 11 2010 07:58PM

Luxurious Living in Central Marin. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Upgraded Home with Amazing Panoramic Views!!!


Property Address:
20 NORTHVIEW CT
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

MLS: 21025612


List Price: $649,000 Reduced for Quick Sale
www.SylviaBarryRE.com

Click here for a map to
20 NORTHVIEW CT SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

http://www.20NORTHVIEW.com

DESCRIPTION
                   Luxurious Living in Central Marin with Panoramic Hill Views!

This tastefully upgraded four bedroom, three full bath home is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with distant hills and night-light views abound!

Enter into the inviting living room with cathedral ceiling, stately marble faced fireplace and bay windows adjacent to the dining area and beautiful stairway.   

Entertaining is a breeze in the chef's kitchen with skylight and deluxe counter seating at the granite slab counter.  Top of the line stainless steel appliances include Viking six burner cook top and built-in oven (convection and traditional) and microwave (convection and traditional), Bosch dishwasher.  The kitchen opens to family room with a granite wet bar. 

French Doors off family room opens to a deck to enjoy the gorgeous surrounding views; watch sun setting over the hills and lagoon below and the twinkling of lights at night.        

Enjoy the privacy and spaciousness of the upstairs master suite with sitting area, bay windows and walk in closet.  Master bath has beautiful double glass vessel sinks, marble vanity, deep tub with marble surrounds.  Separate glass enclosed shower adds privacy.  Skylight brings natural light in the master bath.    

Main level has guest bedroom with vaulted ceiling, view of the distant hills and a full bath.  Downstairs has two guest bedrooms, both with views of hills and a full guest bath.

The 8000+ square foot* lot is landscaped and fenced in back with California native plantings, redwoods and ornamental grasses; providing plenty of room to romp.  Automatic sprinkler and drip systems make gardening an ease.  

Hardwood and Marble Floors, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bay Windows, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Skylights, Designer Paint, Designer Lightning, Double Paned Windows and French Doors, Central Air, Newer Furnace and Hot Water Heater.

The home is conveniently located in Central Marin, with easy access to China Camp, Freeways to San Francisco, Wine Country and East Bay.  Minutes from farmers' market, shopping, parks, hiking, community pool, tennis club, JCC, restaurants  

                               Make this Dreamy Marin Lifestyle Yours Today! 

                    
* from Tax Record 
Note - The Above Information is Deemed Reliable but Not Verified.  Buyers are Advised to Do Own Investigation
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Beds: 4
Status: Active
Schools: HS Dist: San Rafael
 Baths: 3
Year Built: 1988
Lot Type: n/a
 Sq.Ft: 2067 sq. ft.
Lot Size: 8233 sq. ft.
FEATURES
Appliances Cooling Directions
Convection Oven Ceiling Fan(s) 101 North
Dishwasher Central Air East on N. San Pebro, 3/4 miles,
Garbage Disposal Driveway North on Northview Court
Microwave Paved Drive Energy Features
Oven Range Paved Sidewalk Caulked/Seal
Stove Family Room Description Dual Pane Windows
Fireplace Description Cathedral Ceiling Low-Flow Shower
1 Fireplace Deck Attached Low-Flow Toilet
Gas Burning Great Room Weather Strip.
Living Room Floors Heating
Wood Burning Hardwood Ceiling Fan(s)
Kitchen Description Marble Central Air
220 V Wiring W/W Carpet Fireplace(s)
Built-in Oven Laundry Gas
Cont Clean Oven Incl 220 V Natural Gas
Cooktop Stove Gas Wood
Dishwasher Incl. In Closet Wood Burning
Disposal Incl Living Room Description Lot Description
Gas Range Incl. Cathedral Ceiling Cul-De-Sac
Granite Counter Fireplace(s) Downslope
Remodeled Other Bathrooms Description Level
Sewer/Water Systems Marble Utilities
Public Remodeled Cable TV Available
Water District Shower and Tub DSL Available
View Shower Over Tub Gas Water Heater
City Lights Skylight(s) PG&E
Hills Stall Shower View Description
Panoramic Tile Hills
Water View Tub-Master Bedroom Lights
Woods Water Panoramic
Yard Water District Valley
Deck(s) Water Public Water
Landscaped- Front General Features
Sprink-Automatic Alarm System
Back Yard
Cable Available
Cathedral Ceiling
Ceiling Fan
Construction: Wood Frame
Cul-de-sac
Deck
Dining Room Description: LR/DR Combo
Directions
Exterior Finish: Wood
Exterior: Wood Siding
Fenced
Fenced Yard
Fencing: Wood Board
Fireplace
Garage Door Opener
Has Fireplace: Yes
Has Garage: Yes
HOA Fee: $0.00
Landscaped
Lawn
Map Code: 566G3
Pets Allowed
Roof: Composition
Rooms: Storage
Safety / Security: Smoke Alarm(s)
Septic or Sewer: Sewer Public
Skylights
Style: Contemporary
Trees / Shrubs
Wet Bar
Window Covers
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sylvia Barry
.
Marin County, CA 94947
License #: 01415544
Phone: 415-899-9237
Cell: 415-717-0293
http://www.baynet.com/mailto.aspsylvia@SylviaBarryRE.com
http://www.sylviabarryre.com/

Frank Howard Allen
Marin, Sonoma
CA


 
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1 comment • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • December 07 2010 03:07PM

Marin County Property Tax Deadline is Friday, December 10th

 

Are you like most of the other property owners who like to wait until the last day to pay your property tax?

The deadline for payment of the first installment of the 2010-11 county property tax bill is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.

Payments must be postmarked by Friday or delivered to the tax collector's office at the Civic Center no later than 5 p.m. that day to avoid a 10-percent penalty.

Property taxes may be paid online at www.co.marin.ca.us/paytax or by phone at 800-985-7277 with either a credit card or electronic funds transfer.

The second tax payment is due April 10.

For more information, including programs helping those who cannot afford their tax bill, call the tax collector's office at 499-6133 or visit www.co.marin.ca.us/taxes.

 

3 comments • Sylvia Barry,Marin Luxury Home,Marin Short Sale • December 05 2010 07:01PM