Dear editor, 415 883 4621 is the number of the Marin Humane Society. If you are at Dog Bone Park in Novato and you see unlicensed dogs, call them. I have encountered a good many people with dogs without a license. On one visit to the park, I counted 12 unlicensed … [Read more...] about Letters: Dogs should be licensed
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Those school kids are back
Dear editor, They’re back! The day started with blaring car radios, racing engines, slamming doors and student shouts. Crap! The kids are back! The only thing I didn’t miss during quarantine was the Novato High drivers polluting my street with noise, trash, and high speeds. But … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Those school kids are back
Letters: Global danger
Dear editor, Remember those fires last summer and fall? Remember the smoke for weeks end, and the ash from the Woodward Fire in West Marin? Does anyone want more and more of that every year? If so, please write to the Novato City Council and tell them great, let's welcome … [Read more...] about Letters: Global danger
Letters: 19th century thinking
Dear editor, Novato plans to spend half-a-million dollars to accommodate a giant new gas station. Most residents will not benefit. Many will suffer from more air pollution and traffic. Why not invest in improvements that benefit everyone? Instead of supporting a billion-dollar company, why … [Read more...] about Letters: 19th century thinking
Drake renaming ‘listening’ session on Monday
San Rafael, CA – The ongoing public discussion about the possible renaming of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County continues January 25 with an online session with Marin County Supervisors Dennis Rodoni and Katie Rice. The boulevard, one of Marin’s primary east-west … [Read more...] about Drake renaming ‘listening’ session on Monday
Letter to the Editor: ‘I’ll work hard’
Dear editor, On December 30, 2020 I had the distinct pleasure of being sworn into office by U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman, and on January 4, 2021, I officially began working for you and all the people of Marin, as your County Supervisor. Thank you to the voters who elected me with over 80% … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ‘I’ll work hard’
Letter to the editor: Bus bike racks
Dear editor, I ride my Fuji Nevada 1.3 (Dark Brown) mountain bike from my house to the bus stop at Rowland Boulevard. I do not drive a car and I work in San Rafael. Upon arriving at the bus stop at 6:02 a.m. the bus number 171 arrived and I put my bike on the bus rack. There was another bik … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Bus bike racks
Letter to the Editor: Election 2020 at 90% turnout
Dear editor, The League of Women Voters of Marin County would like to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of everyone involved in powering the November 3, 2020 election. Despite the extraordinary challenges raised by COVID-19, Marin County had a 90% voter turnout rate! This is just shy … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Election 2020 at 90% turnout
Why Drake must go
(Editor’s note: This is a letter from the principals of the high school formerly known as Drake explaining the impending name change.) H.S. 1327 Community: We want to begin our letter by thanking everyone for the time and space needed to open school. Our top priority was ensuring teachers … [Read more...] about Why Drake must go
Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Fairfaxians
Dear editor, My campaign was a success! The winners in our Fairfax race are Bruce Ackerman, Chance Cutrano and I. I am thankful for all my many supporters, volunteers, contributors, well-wishers and great endorsements! Throughout the campaign, I'm so grateful I received the support of so … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thanks, Fairfaxians