The Rotary Club of Ignacio has awarded $25,000 to the North Marin Community Services (NMCS) to assist the local agency in its effort to feed and house those adversely affected by the pandemic in Marin County. Club President Barbara Hernandez and Club Foundation Chair Andrei Jigalin made the … [Read more...] about Rotary donation
New Jai Uttal album
Grammy nominee, Jai Uttal of Fairfax, released his 21st album -- an all instrumental work entitled “Gauri’s Lullaby.” The album follows his double album, “Roots Rock Rama!”. For more information go to https://www.jaiuttal.com/. … [Read more...] about New Jai Uttal album
From the Amazon to Marin
Madeline Kellner/My TurnJust seven weeks ago my husband Clint and I evacuated from Peru, abruptly ending our Peace Corps volunteer service. This was our second service, having served 27 months in Peace Corps Guatemala, 2016-2018. For the first time in its 59-year history, Peace Corps pulled its … [Read more...] about From the Amazon to Marin
Music in a time of distress
By Derek Wilson/Marinscope Eduardo Mejia’s roots remain firmly planted in the Canal, where he spent his youth, went to school, and learned and loved.Sitting on a bench near a tree in Pickleweed Park, Eduardo heard the music that could be the soul of San Rafael’s largely Latino neighborhood. … [Read more...] about Music in a time of distress
Pixie Trail
On the La Verne Heights subdivision development map of 1915, a long main east-westroad from Montford Ave. to Janes St. is identified as Marin Avenue. A side street leading up to Edgewood Avenue. is named Seymour Avenue. Elinor Hunsinger lived at #10 Seymour Ave. [now #305 Seymour Lane] from 1939 … [Read more...] about Pixie Trail
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Helping hand
Dear editor, Support Novato Small Business Relief Fund - if you can. The Novato Chamber has assisted over 65 small businesses in applying for grant funds from the Small Business Relief Fund. With the application deadline now closed - our efforts are turning towards raising more funds for the program … [Read more...] about Helping hand
Crime reduced in Novato
NOVATO: It was a very good year for crime in Novato in 2019. According to the annual report made public last week, every category of crime in the city held stead or went down. There were zero homicides in 2019, compared to 1 in 2018; 6 reported rapes, compared to 10 and similar drops … [Read more...] about Crime reduced in Novato
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A careful Marin hustles to get back up and running
GOLF ALLOWED, RETAIL COMING SOONSherman R. Frederick, Marinscope To get Marin’s commerce back up and running, the County of Marin has created about 16 groups designed to give the county fast input on different sections of the economy. For example, before golf courses opened last week, a group of … [Read more...] about A careful Marin hustles to get back up and running