The wildfires that have burned in California in the last two years have killed an estimated 9,761 to 13,737 sequoias. The death toll amounts to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees. “The sobering reality is that we have seen another huge loss within a finite population of these iconic … [Read more...] about Up to 13,000-plus sequoias have died
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Life Tribute: Andrea P. Mouille, 1930 -2021
Andrea P. Mouille May 7, 1930 - Oct. 29, 2021 Andrea P. Mouille died peacefully at her home in Novato on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Andrea was born on May 7, 1930, in San Francisco to John and Pearl Striethorst. She acquired polio at a young age, but it never held her back. At 16, … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Andrea P. Mouille, 1930 -2021
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Would you wait it out … or … abandon your child?
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, October 24, 2021 The Scriptures for today "...I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble..." (Jeremiah 31:7-9)"...those who sow in tears...will reap with songs of joy..."(Psalm 126:5)"...such a high priest … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Would you wait it out … or … abandon your child?
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
Gov. Newsom criticized for nursing home deaths
This from CalMatters.org this morning. California’s reputation as a national leader in the COVID response was turned on its head Tuesday, when state lawmakers launched a blistering attack on the Newsom administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the pandemic.The rebuke of the California … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom criticized for nursing home deaths
Week 4: San Marin, Archie Williams undefeated
As Marin high schools head into Week 5 of the varsity football season, the San Marin Mustangs and the Archie Williams Peregrine Falcons emerged undefeated, setting up a battle this Friday between the teams. Marin Catholic The Marin Catholic Wildcats played their first home game this varsity … [Read more...] about Week 4: San Marin, Archie Williams undefeated
UC Berkeley named No. 1 school in America
Forbes Magazine this month named UC Berkeley the best college in America. In its annual rankings, the school went from 13th last year to No. 1. The magazine said this was the first public university to win Forbes’ top ranking “if you count out West Point, a military academy, taking the top spot in … [Read more...] about UC Berkeley named No. 1 school in America
Marin 911: Police flashed their headlights and she flashed hers
Sausalito July 29 - Aug. 2, 2021 Much Flashing: A woman drove recklessly on Bridgeway before crashing into a Subaru Outback. A tall woman in her 20s, who wore her long brown hair in a high ponytail, emerged from her car wearing a white tank top and flip flops and began an angry tirade that … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Police flashed their headlights and she flashed hers
Perseid meteor shower Wednesday, Aug. 11
Skywatchers are in for a special sight as the Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday (Aug. 11) between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. From Marin, the event is expected to yield up to 100 meteors per hour. The moon sets early on the 11th, so dark skies will make viewing conditions very good from … [Read more...] about Perseid meteor shower Wednesday, Aug. 11
Marin re-awakens
Courtesy Photo This is what the Jazz and Blues by the Bay looked like before the pandemic. It’s coming back on July 2. Marinscope Photo Congregants of a San Francisco Buddhist temple gathered in San Rafael last Sunday for a ceremony. Photo by Penny Hansen Novato’s Art … [Read more...] about Marin re-awakens