By David Hirzel Pardon me for thinking it a bit ghoulish that the immediate Republican response to the announcement of Justice Ginsburg’s demise, was first to lay out their plan for naming her successor in the few months remaining in the Trump presidency. That plan being, to do everything … [Read more...] about My Turn: Oh, the hypocrisy
Letters to the Editor
Police Chief writes about Lee Gerner Park
(Editor’s note: This is a community letter from Novato Police Chief Matthew McCaffrey.) In response to several online postings, regarding the treatment of individuals living in a homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park, we felt it would be important to provide some information about a community … [Read more...] about Police Chief writes about Lee Gerner Park
Dance of death
Dear editor, I am horrified at the instant outpouring of fanatic anti-Russian hatred following incompletely substantiated claims by undisclosed government sources that Russia and President Putin are once again responsible for acting against the United States -- this time through bounty … [Read more...] about Dance of death
Good column, good writing
Dear editor, I found Sherman R. Frederick’s point on the Zoom meetings to be the least important to me in his column, but I must say, I started reading this article going down the proverbial “rabbit hole” of links on Nextdoor. I was turned OFF by the headline thinking, “Ugh, another stuffy … [Read more...] about Good column, good writing
Our nation’s fight for police reform
Dear editor, Our nation's fight for police reform and social justice reflects deeper problems created by the complex and dehumanizing industrial world that we have all created. And these deeper issues have never been understood, discussed or even acknowledged as real except within … [Read more...] about Our nation’s fight for police reform
Novato business grants
Dear editor, On May 1, the City of Novato launched the Novato Small Business Grant Program designed to help retain local jobs, keep storefronts tenanted and support the local economy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shelter in place orders. The program offered eligible small … [Read more...] about Novato business grants
Indian Valley vandalism
Dear editor, Very sorry to report a spate of vandalism on the Open Space Preserve trails in Indian Valley near the stop sign / entrance. 2 weeks ago, my wife and I found a bicycle jump built into the Pencil Valley trail (AD & Gloria Schwidt Trail) about 50 yards from the … [Read more...] about Indian Valley vandalism
Letters: Recycling?
Dear editor, Recology of Marin Sonoma has been excellent with weekly residential trash pickup, never missing a week during this Pandemic/quarantine. It is a dirty job. However, after one futile attempt to drive my recycle collection of plastic, cans and glass I faced a closed door. I phoned several … [Read more...] about Letters: Recycling?
Congratulations Lynda Roberts
Dear editor,The League of Women Voters of Marin County would like to congratulate Lynda Roberts, the Registrar of Voters, and her staff in the Department of Elections on running a transparent, secure and accountable primary election on March 3, 2020. We appreciate the hard work that was required to … [Read more...] about Congratulations Lynda Roberts
Helping hand
Dear editor, Support Novato Small Business Relief Fund - if you can. The Novato Chamber has assisted over 65 small businesses in applying for grant funds from the Small Business Relief Fund. With the application deadline now closed - our efforts are turning towards raising more funds for the program … [Read more...] about Helping hand