Dear Editor, Are the homeless of more value than the children of Fairfax?Children are to be nourished and protected.Pavilion? Peri Park? Ball Park? Now near the library? What is the purpose of these family features?Why do we the people of Fairfax need to sacrifice our children and families for the … [Read more...] about Are the homeless more important than my kids?
Marin News
Decorum or Draconian: No clapping, no loud speaking, no signs or you’ll be ejected from Fairfax Town Council meetings
The Fairfax Town Council will consider implementing a number of rules restricting the behavior of public speakers at its Nov. 1 meeting. People who “disturb, disrupt, impede, or render infeasible the orderly conduct of a public meeting,” can be ejected from the meeting, the new rules say. If … [Read more...] about Decorum or Draconian: No clapping, no loud speaking, no signs or you’ll be ejected from Fairfax Town Council meetings
Get your Halloween on in Sausalito
The propulsive bass line of Michael Jackson's Thriller will provide the musical backdrop to the start of this year's Halloween Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The parade is open to everyone, even if you don't have a costume. To participate, just come to the corner of Johnson and Caledonia streets at … [Read more...] about Get your Halloween on in Sausalito
Latin American artists showcased in Sausalito
A new exhibit titled Milagros and Memories is open now through Nov. 12 at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. It features iconic latin american artists like the late Michael Roman, who designed artwork & clothing for both Carlos Santana and Madonna before eventually becoming a legendary figure … [Read more...] about Latin American artists showcased in Sausalito
Where the Sausalito ice house got its ice
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Editor’s Note: The Sausalito Historical Society’s Mike Moyle will give a Zoom program on Oct. 30 presenting a set of historic photos taken throughout Sausalito, juxtaposed with current counterparts that Mike has taken from a drone. The photos highlight … [Read more...] about Where the Sausalito ice house got its ice
The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill There are two women at Fairfax Town Hall who deserve to be recognized. They would be Linda Neal and Michelle Gardner. Linda has been working in town as associate principal planner since I hit town in 1984. She has always been highly professional and … [Read more...] about The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall
In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I despise the word “equity” as it is used today. For example, consider this statement from the Marin County Office of Equity. “Dear Community, “Welcome to the Marin County Office of Equity newsletter! Autumn is upon us. In September and … [Read more...] about In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
A little transparency from town leaders, please
Lynnette Shaw/Listen Up I am pleased to see that after I spent my campaign last year pointing out we need our streets repaired, our sidewalks fixed, our firehouse renovated, more police and firefighters hired, that all these things are starting to happen. Of course the Town Council is taking the … [Read more...] about A little transparency from town leaders, please
Questions for a Comrade
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli Why are the Democratic Socialist of America ( DSA) so involved with the Fairfax Town Council? When were they elected, and by whom, to run our town? You may ask yourself, who are the Democratic Socialists of America? Many people in our town were … [Read more...] about Questions for a Comrade
Winning lotto ticket sold in Novato supermarket
The California Lottery announced that while there were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, there was one ticket sold with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, at a supermarket in Novato. That ticket is worth $29,292. … [Read more...] about Winning lotto ticket sold in Novato supermarket