Marinscope For travelers looking for a place to spend a weekend, the America’s Best Value Inn on Casa Buena Drive in Corte Madera is ideally situated: Near top-flight dining at Marin Joes, coffee at Peet’s, and shopping at the Town Center and The Village. It might not be the best place for a … [Read more...] about ‘Homeless hotel’ planned for Corte Madera and Novato
Talk with your teen about driving safely
For National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Novato Police Department is encouraging parents to discuss the importance of safe driving habits with their teens as newly licensed drivers. “New drivers will naturally be inexperienced,” Novato Police Sgt. Andres, said. “Parents play an important … [Read more...] about Talk with your teen about driving safely
Black man wrongly stoped by police; files complaint
San Rafael police responding to a report of an armed carjacking last month stopped a man and handcuffed him at gunpoint. It turned out the man was not involved. He was driving a similar car. The incident resulted in the city apologizing to Karl Bracy, who is Black, and invited him to … [Read more...] about Black man wrongly stoped by police; files complaint
House party closes Marin Catholic
Marin Catholic High School suspended on-campus school this week when administrators learned that some 50 students who attend the private school failed to social distance by attending a party together. The suspension of in-parson school will be in effect for about two weeks. No one who attended … [Read more...] about House party closes Marin Catholic
Power shut-off warning
Marin County Residents, The County of Marin is working with local jurisdictions to prepare for a planned shutoff of PG&E power to areas of Marin County because of extreme weather and wildfire conditions.Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has notified the Marin … [Read more...] about Power shut-off warning
Thomas A. Nibbe: What COVID-19 Can’t Do
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe "...the One who is in you is greater than the one in the world..." (1 John 4:4) I invite you to pray with me... Lord Jesus, by … [Read more...] about Thomas A. Nibbe: What COVID-19 Can’t Do
Names in the news
http://novatoadvance-ca.newsmemory.com Jackson Johns Jackson Johns, of San Rafael recently matriculated as a first-year student at Hamilton College.Founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College offers an open curriculum that gives students the freedom to shape their … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Governor, prison system taken to task over San Quentin outbreak
A court in Oakland lowered the boom this week on Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state administration for showing "indifference" to the prison population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Orders the prison's population cut in half. You can read the full story here. … [Read more...] about Governor, prison system taken to task over San Quentin outbreak
Corte Madera Planning Commission agenda is out
The agenda for the October 27, 2020 Corte Madera Planning Commission Meeting has been posted to the Town’s website. The meeting will be videoconferenced using Zoom (10/27/20 at 7pm). Please see the agenda for how to view and participate remotely. The full packet for this meeting can be viewed at the … [Read more...] about Corte Madera Planning Commission agenda is out
Visit (if you dare) the spooky Marin Center
Local families can safely celebrate the spookiest of holidays by planning to visit the Halloween Fair Food Drive-Thru Spooktacular at Marin Center in San Rafael. Between this Friday (Oct. 23) and Nov. 1, adults and kids may don their costumes and prepare to be spooked with family-friendly … [Read more...] about Visit (if you dare) the spooky Marin Center