Marinscope Despite news that masks in the Bay Area are on their way out, the devil’s in the details. And Marin is still a ways from the finish line. Health leaders in the nine Bay Area counties issued guidelines last week for the end of masks. A county has to qualify for the “yellow” … [Read more...] about Marin will be mask-free by Thanksgiving … maybe
Another contender jumps in the ring for county supervisor
Progressive Democrat Kevin Morrison, described as “a fierce advocate for strong environmental protections” in his press release, has entered the race for Marin County supervisor in District 5. “This campaign is about bringing progressive Democratic values to solve problems,” said Morrison at a … [Read more...] about Another contender jumps in the ring for county supervisor
Dr. Elizabeth Hrevitz on Marin’s mental health inequities
The Outdoor Art Club on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. will host Dr. Elizabeth Hrevitz talking about mental Health and the COVID-19 pandemic. She is the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Marin Community Clinics and will discuss how the intersection of income inequality, health disparities, and the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Dr. Elizabeth Hrevitz on Marin’s mental health inequities
Novato Senior Club back up and running
The Novato Senior Citizens Club is back up and running. Sal Priolo, past president, told the Novato Advance that the club is meeting Mondays at noon at the Hill Community Room on the grounds of the Margaret Todd Senior Center. For more information, call 415-899-8290. … [Read more...] about Novato Senior Club back up and running
Pages From The Past: Novato Columbus Day fete
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago October 1921 -- Will Cain was called out early Monday morning to fix a telephone pole which had been run into and broken off. We understand that several machines were wrecked by running into this pole although some one was there to caution them, … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato Columbus Day fete
Death meds easier to get
Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing Senate Bill 380 signed SB380 into law last week, making it easier for terminally ill Californians to access the End of Life Option Act. The signing coincides with the 6th anniversary of the signing of the End of Life Option Act into law by then-Governor Jerry … [Read more...] about Death meds easier to get
Rep. Huffman Town Hall with AOC
On Friday, October 15 at 2:30 pm PT, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) will be holding a virtual Town Hall. During the event, the congressmembers will discuss their efforts to help the country and the … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman Town Hall with AOC
Frederick Commentary: This is the plan for the homeless — feces, urine, needles, trash and rats?
You gotta love this quote from a story about San Francisco’s homeless tent camps that are prominently peppered throughout the city. The SFChron reports: “It’s clear these encampments can’t be left to fester and grow. Sam Dodge, the new head of HSOC, said they’ve been the sites of fires, … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: This is the plan for the homeless — feces, urine, needles, trash and rats?
Mill Valley history: In 1953 came Sutton Manor
Marin History/Mill Valley In April 1953, the Mill Valley City Council approved the development of Sutton Manor, a subdivision located north of East Blithedale in Alto. The city annexed the land. The 125 homes are on Meadow Drive., Dorset Lane., Somerset Way and three shorter … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: In 1953 came Sutton Manor
Segregation unmistakable in Marin
Marinscope Where is the most segregated neighborhood in the Bay Area? It’s the Canal Area in San Rafael. That’s according to the Othering and Belonging Institute, a UC Berkeley research organization. It did an analysis of racial demographics in every neighborhood in the Bay Area using what is … [Read more...] about Segregation unmistakable in Marin