Novato Advance Gov. Gavin Newsom, speaking from his house where he is under quarentine for potential exposure to COVID-19, said on Monday that the state may run out of ICU beds by Christmas. In one of his most dire briefings of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Newsom said: “The red … [Read more...] about Governor delivers dire message on the pandemic
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Governor in quarantine
Gov. Gavin Newsom Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted last week that he and his family are quarantining after they were exposed to COVID-19. The tweet said they learned that they had come into contact with a California Highway Patrol officer who had tested positive for COVID-19. The officer provides … [Read more...] about Governor in quarantine
Jim Steele: Children and the Insect Apocalypse
Jim Steele/What’s Natural? The American Psychological Association reports young people are suffering from “a chronic fear of environmental doom”. A recent national survey reported “eco-anxiety” is causing 43 percent of our youth to feel hopeless. Psychologists warn such hopelessness leads to … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Children and the Insect Apocalypse
Lighthouse celebrates 150th birthday
The Point Reyes Lighthouse will celebrate it’s 150th birthday on Dec. 1 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Built in 1870 and first lit on Dec. 1 of that year, this beacon was an important signal for the guidance and safety of mariners who traveled up and down the Northern California coastline. The National Park … [Read more...] about Lighthouse celebrates 150th birthday
Judy Arnold opposes Inn Marin deal: ‘Sometimes we have to give up a good thing’
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance Judy Arnold, Novato’s elected official on the Marin County Board of Supervisors, came out today against the proposal to turn Inn Marin into a homeless facility. In a letter to her fellow supervisors and Novato City councilmembers, she … [Read more...] about Judy Arnold opposes Inn Marin deal: ‘Sometimes we have to give up a good thing’
San Rafael man sentenced to federal prison for laundering money and buying house
SAN FRANCISCO – Lawrence J. Gerrans, former chief executive officer of a San Rafael-based medical device company, was sentenced to 135 months in prison for wire fraud, money laundering, and related charges announced United States … [Read more...] about San Rafael man sentenced to federal prison for laundering money and buying house
De Young shows work of local artist
By Derek Wilson Marinscope A plastic bottle is drained of its contents and then thrown away. The bottle has completed its function in its current form, but there is more to its story. Hwei-Li Tsao “I took all these plastic bottles and I saved them,” said San Anselmo artist Hwei-Li Tsao. … [Read more...] about De Young shows work of local artist
Judge rebukes governor’s use of power during pandemic
A Northern California judge has issued a ruling limiting Gov. Gavin Newsom's use of emergency powers during COVID-19. Sutter County Superior Court Judge Sarah Heckman issued an injunction barring the governor from taking executive action that “changes existing statutory law or makes new … [Read more...] about Judge rebukes governor’s use of power during pandemic
Dungeness crab for Thanksgiving?
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife published new rules have thrown into doubt the launch of the Dungeness crab season. This could result in no fresh crab in the Bay Area for Thanksgiving. The SF Chronicle is reporting that if the season is going to be delayed, news could come next … [Read more...] about Dungeness crab for Thanksgiving?
Self-styled diamond and gold exporter sentenced to 9 years
SAN JOSE—Fritz Kramer was sentenced today to 108 months in prison, and ordered to pay $7,956,267 in restitution, following convictions for wire fraud and commodities fraud, announced U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge Craig Fair. The … [Read more...] about Self-styled diamond and gold exporter sentenced to 9 years