Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I heap much guff on the California Legislature because at the end of the season when all the stats are compiled, California lawmakers lead the league in dumb-assery. Last week we talked about the idiotic bill to silence doctors who stray from … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive Commentary: Beer equity after years of wine supremacy
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Mill Valley History: Coping with the rise of the sea
History/Mill Valley Historical Society Analysis of historical events can lead to speculating about the future. Throughout the 20th century, storms caused serious flooding in the Mill Valley area on several occasions. Today, frequent flooding of the Manzanita area is likely caused by the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Coping with the rise of the sea
$10 million molestation verdict hits Tam schools
The Tamalpais Union High School District was slammed by a Marin County jury last week in a $10 million sexual predator case. A former student, who is now 36, claimed the school district was negligent when it failed to protect him from the school’s tennis coach, Normandie Burgos. Burgos is … [Read more...] about $10 million molestation verdict hits Tam schools
Attention political candidates
To reserve your political ad in Marinscope Community Newspapers in time for the June 7 Primary, contact Dianna Stone (dstone@marinscope.com, 415-722-7147). The last edition before the Primary is June 1. Deadline to reserve space and placement is May 25. We reach Marin County like no other … [Read more...] about Attention political candidates
Mental health: Marin County kicks it up a notch
Across their life spans, men and boys shy away from seeking mental health support particularly in times of distress, and that can be a key risk factor of suicide and other behavioral health issues. To raise awareness, the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative’s Men and Boys Action Team … [Read more...] about Mental health: Marin County kicks it up a notch
Dipsea to induct Long and Malain into Hall of Fame
Longtime Marin County resident Bob Long, a Dipsea Race volunteer for almost 55 years, and the late Bob Malain will be inducted into the Dipsea Hall of Fame on Friday, June 10, at the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Center. The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails at a no-host bar, and live music … [Read more...] about Dipsea to induct Long and Malain into Hall of Fame
‘Women of Vision’ honored
Some very special “Women of Vision” were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the Marin community at the Soroptimist International of Novato’s 40th Annual Spring Fundraiser on April 23 at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center on the Indian Valley College campus. They … [Read more...] about ‘Women of Vision’ honored
Marin 911: Arrested for teaching while drunk?
San Rafael Drunk Teacher: Police arrested a Terra Linda High School teacher suspected of being drunk and high on prescription drugs and marijuna while teaching students. The English teacher was booked into jail. The San Rafael Federation of Teachers told the Independent journal newspaper that the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Arrested for teaching while drunk?
Marin Headlands plane crash kills two people from Sacramento
Marinscope A Sacramento man and woman were killed last Friday (May 6) when their fixed wing single engine Vans RV-10 plane crashed into the hillside of the Marin Headlands near Slackers Hill located northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. The dead were identified as Michael B. Briare, 57, and … [Read more...] about Marin Headlands plane crash kills two people from Sacramento
Art to the rescue
This May 21-22 the Sausalito Art Festival Foundation will sell artwork and donate the proceeds to UNICEF, the Red Cross, and World Central Kitchen to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. The Foundation is bringing together over 60 artists to participate in this event to be held at … [Read more...] about Art to the rescue