In the rural areas of West Marin, ranchers have been importing water by truck to keep their animals alive. The Marin County Board of Supervisors has invited representatives from the county’s two largest water districts to provide a public update about local drought conditions during its May 18 … [Read more...] about Marin drought update
Commentary: What’s wrong with the Novato school system?
Sherman R. Frederick The “N-Word” refers to, well, you know what it refers to. And like the name of the evil character in the Harry Potter novels, it’s the word that no one may speak. EVER. Yet, that is what Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees President Ross Millerick allegedly … [Read more...] about Commentary: What’s wrong with the Novato school system?
Celebrating Marin’s best and brightest
By Derek Wilson Marinscope After a year of extraordinary hardships shared by all, Marin County’s high school communities came together Monday evening to recognize a special group of student-athletes who have made a positive influence on and off campus. The Marin Athletic Foundation honored … [Read more...] about Celebrating Marin’s best and brightest
Sherman R. Frederick commentary: Days of summer baseball
I love this picture. It captures the sheer joy of Little League. The kid is Andrew Meyers who plays in Ross Valley. Photo by Rod Miles. There are several leagues in Marin. We at Marinscope are happy to publish results. Compile and send via email to Derek Wilson at dwilson@marinscope.com. Pictures … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick commentary: Days of summer baseball
Public scoping meeting for Strawberry peninsula development
The Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) has scheduled a public scoping session May 18 to collect feedback about potential environmental impacts that could result from a development proposed on the unincorporated Strawberry peninsula. The scoping session will start at 6 p.m. on Zoom … [Read more...] about Public scoping meeting for Strawberry peninsula development
Mariners back swimming competitively
College of Marin teammates Tessa Pares (left) and Sasha Urban challenge each other in the women's 200 meter IM at the IVC pool recently. By Derek Wilson Marinscope Sasha Urban is back in a Mariners swimsuit for her sophomore season after the 2020 season was lost due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Mariners back swimming competitively
Sherman R. Frederick: The governor’s no mask epiphany
Sherman R. Frederick It’s amazing what a little recall will do. Suddenly, Gov. Gavin “I’m all about science” Newsom is pushing for the faster elimination of mask wearing in California -- perhaps as early as June 15. At least that’s what he told Fox LA’s Elex Michaelson on … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick: The governor’s no mask epiphany
Pages From The Past: Have cash; will buy chickens
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- N.M. Jensen of Petaluma, a chicken buyer, has … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Have cash; will buy chickens
Marin 911: People who argue with themselves
Mill Valley April 29 - May 6, 2021 Sombrero Man: A vagabond caused some concern with citizens when he was seen stumbling around town mumbling to himself and generally weirding out people in his path. He wore a grey hoodie, white pants and a sombrero. Police attempted to talk to Sombrero Man, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: People who argue with themselves
MILL VALLEY LL/Week of May 3-9
The age-old truism ‘there is no clock in baseball’ was proven multiple times last week in Mill Valley Little League, as games were marked by walk-offs and comebacks all over Boyle Park and Friends Field, headlined by a wild affair between two of the top teams in Majors: MAJORS White Sox 14, … [Read more...] about MILL VALLEY LL/Week of May 3-9