Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Editor’s Note: The Sausalito Historical Society’s Mike Moyle will give a Zoom program on Oct. 30 presenting a set of historic photos taken throughout Sausalito, juxtaposed with current counterparts that Mike has taken from a drone. The photos highlight … [Read more...] about Where the Sausalito ice house got its ice
The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill There are two women at Fairfax Town Hall who deserve to be recognized. They would be Linda Neal and Michelle Gardner. Linda has been working in town as associate principal planner since I hit town in 1984. She has always been highly professional and … [Read more...] about The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall
Marin 911: Sausalito police seek ‘Free Palestine’ spray paint vandal
SAUSALITO Free Palestine: Police responded to several acts of vandalism in Sausalito in which the words “Free Palestine” were spray painted on a wall and in bathrooms. The vandal was 35-ish and wearing a red beanie and a black jacket. He rode a black bike. Prius Driver: A 4-door black … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sausalito police seek ‘Free Palestine’ spray paint vandal
6th Annual Día de Los Muertos celebration
Through Thursday Nov. 2, Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated at Taco Jane's in San Anselmo. The community is invited to participate by placing photos, objects, anything that may remind you of someone close or far that has departed on the front porch of the restaurant. Extra picture frames available for … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Día de Los Muertos celebration
In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I despise the word “equity” as it is used today. For example, consider this statement from the Marin County Office of Equity. “Dear Community, “Welcome to the Marin County Office of Equity newsletter! Autumn is upon us. In September and … [Read more...] about In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
A little transparency from town leaders, please
Lynnette Shaw/Listen Up I am pleased to see that after I spent my campaign last year pointing out we need our streets repaired, our sidewalks fixed, our firehouse renovated, more police and firefighters hired, that all these things are starting to happen. Of course the Town Council is taking the … [Read more...] about A little transparency from town leaders, please
Questions for a Comrade
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli Why are the Democratic Socialist of America ( DSA) so involved with the Fairfax Town Council? When were they elected, and by whom, to run our town? You may ask yourself, who are the Democratic Socialists of America? Many people in our town were … [Read more...] about Questions for a Comrade
Winning lotto ticket sold in Novato supermarket
The California Lottery announced that while there were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, there was one ticket sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, at a supermarket in Novato. That ticket is worth $29,292. … [Read more...] about Winning lotto ticket sold in Novato supermarket
Board of Supervisors to change top Marin County job title from ‘Manager’ to ‘Executive’
At the upcoming Marin County Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 24, the supervisors will consider changing the title of “County Administrator” to “County Executive.” The change is being made, along with other tweaks to the job description, as the current holder of the job is … [Read more...] about Board of Supervisors to change top Marin County job title from ‘Manager’ to ‘Executive’
D.A. holds domestic abuse webinars (with Spanish translation)
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Marin County District Attorney’s Office is partnering with the Center for Domestic Peace to host two free informational webinars on the topic “Abuse Is Not Always physical.” Spanish translation will be available for the videoconferences, … [Read more...] about D.A. holds domestic abuse webinars (with Spanish translation)