Girl Scout Troop 10506 of Corte Madera/Larkspur has demonstrated the true spirit of giving back by donating $600 to The Commons Foundation (TCF) through their successful Girl Scout cookie sales. Troop leader Caroline Searle said, “I’m so proud of these girls! They truly exemplify the values of … [Read more...] about It took a lot of cookies to make this sweet donation
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Rep. Huffman will vote against debt ceiling deal reached between House Republicans and President Biden
Marinscope Marin’s Congressional representative, Jared Huffman, announced today (May 31) that he will vote against a debt ceiling deal signed off by President Joe Biden and House Republicans. He said in a press release that he plans to vote against “H.R. 3746, the legislative agreement … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman will vote against debt ceiling deal reached between House Republicans and President Biden
No Pride Month without Memorial Day
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive America is pulled in so many culturally woke directions these days, it may seem a little bit old fashioned to take a moment to remember the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that gave us our freedoms. Let me explain why it is not. I am writing … [Read more...] about No Pride Month without Memorial Day
Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023. Dear Hon. Frugoli and Ms. Mievis: The legal counsel of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Paula Carney, has informed me that the the … [Read more...] about Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
Yerba Buena and Sousilito…Sauselito … Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1847, Dr. E.B. Jones, editor of the California Star, the first newspaper in Yerba Buena, published a description of the budding settlement and its cross-bay neighbor, which he spelled Sousilito. Dr. Jones began by railing against previous … [Read more...] about Yerba Buena and Sousilito…Sauselito … Sausalito
50 years ago: Ray Stratford of Novato High School pitched the first perfect baseball game in Marin
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1923 – People from adjacent counties are frequent visitors to see the Community House, and all express wonder and admiration of Novato's enterprise and ability to accomplish such an undertaking. The contract for painting the Community … [Read more...] about 50 years ago: Ray Stratford of Novato High School pitched the first perfect baseball game in Marin
Rep. Huffman leading the charge to protect old growth forests
Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and John Sarbanes (MD-03) led a group of 28 lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretaries Tom Vilsack and Deb Haaland, urging the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of the Interior (DOI) to undertake a formal rulemaking to protect mature … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman leading the charge to protect old growth forests
Sen. Feinstein contracts shingles; may never return to Washington
Marinscope Fighting a bout with shingles, there is widespread speculation Sen. Dianne Feinstein will not return to Washington. Politico reported this week that the 89-year-old California senator has spent nearly two months away from the Capitol, including a stint in the hospital before … [Read more...] about Sen. Feinstein contracts shingles; may never return to Washington
Gov. Newsom tweeted big about Walgreens, but a tweet is not policy
Marinscope It turns out that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tweet to the contrary, California will not be severing ties with Walgreens. After the store decided not to distribute an abortion pill, Gov. Newsom tweeted “California won’t be doing business with Walgreens.” Walgreens makes up 10% of … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom tweeted big about Walgreens, but a tweet is not policy
Mill Valley Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Springtime
Marinscope The Mill Valley Philharmonic presents Mill Valley Philharmonic - Sounds of Springtime on Friday, May 12, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. A second performance will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. at the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Springtime