Dear editor, I watched the Novato City Council meeting the other night and I am sorry that a lot of people are homeless and it can happen to anybody. I am sure that the city’s leaders are trying to do the best they can for the homeless in this area. The homeless people … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Shops hurt by homeless
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Let’s not defund the police
Dear editor, There’s been some talk about defunding the police in Marin. It’s true that some police officers have acted horrendously, with racist intent, careless about the consequences. But is it fair to punish all police officers based on the behavior of some? Would weakening police … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Let’s not defund the police
Letter to the Editor: Homeless TRO is short sighted
Dear editor, The homeless living in Lee Gerner Park in Novato has been a problem needing a solution for many months. The City of Novato in collaboration with Homeward Bound of Marin have proposed a comprehensive program that includes housing, health services, job training and the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Homeless TRO is short sighted
Letter: Pride Month must be more than flying a flag
Dear editor, As the Marin County Superintendent of Schools, as a parent, and as a grandparent, I am proud that the Progress Pride Flag, recognizing LGBTQ+ communities, including marginalized communities of color, will be flying over the buildings of the Marin County Office of Education as … [Read more...] about Letter: Pride Month must be more than flying a flag
Letters: The good in our history ought to be taught in school, too
Dear editor, I oppose the teaching of anti-American lessons in our state schools. We should teach important lessons from our history -- good and bad -- and NOT erase our history like some totalitarian regimes do. Walter Schivo Novato (Editor's note: To … [Read more...] about Letters: The good in our history ought to be taught in school, too
County asks for buildings to convert to homeless housing
The County of Marin is looking for local property owners who might be interested in selling an existing building or parcel so it can be converted to support programs to address homelessness. Project Homekey is part of the state’s response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who … [Read more...] about County asks for buildings to convert to homeless housing
Letters: Dogs should be licensed
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
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