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
Goodbye Drake … Hello Archie
Archie Williams during the 1936 Olympics. Update: The Board of Trustees approved the name Archie Williams High School Tuesday night (May 11). It will replace the name of Drake High School. Marinscope After an embarrassingly strange trip, bringing frustration and ridicule from alumni and … [Read more...] about Goodbye Drake … Hello Archie
Remembering Fred Peters: A restauranteur and raconteur
A Phil Frank caricature of Fred Peters still adorns the wall and tee shirts at Fred’s. Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In the long list of one-of-a-kind Sausalito characters, Fred Peter’s, founder of Fred’s Place café, is a standout. Some excerpts from Annie Sutter's story of … [Read more...] about Remembering Fred Peters: A restauranteur and raconteur
Tom Nibbe Sermon: Mother’s Day
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, May 9, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m.MOTHER'S DAY On this very special day we acknowledge the role our mothers have had in our lives. Our moms have loved us and shown us how to love ourselves and others. Our mothers are … [Read more...] about Tom Nibbe Sermon: Mother’s Day