Organizers of the 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest report they are “over the moon” with the way the music lineup for the May 13-14 event is shaping up. A pair of NorCal rock legends – Oakland-born singer/songwriter Michael Franti, joined by his long-standing band Spearhead, and Sacramento-based … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Music Fest lineup is shaping up and organizers are ‘over the moon’
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Properly Subversive: Foggy Joe says the economy is doing super fine; nothing to see here, move along
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive If Joe Biden goes out again on national TV to tell us how great he’s doing on the economy, networks ought to put a crawling disclaimer under the picture saying: “Viewer discretion advised … this broadcast may not be unsuitable for children under 13.” I … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Foggy Joe says the economy is doing super fine; nothing to see here, move along
Applicants sought for Rotary scholarship to study abroad
The Rotary Club of Ignacio and Rotary District 5150 are looking for deserving advanced degree candidates for a $31,500 one-year graduate scholarship for studying abroad starting in the 2023 fall semester. Applications are now being taken with the submittal deadline 11:59 p.m. Saturday April … [Read more...] about Applicants sought for Rotary scholarship to study abroad
Check on DUI probationers finds one out of 48 misbehaving
On March 4, the Marin County Probation Department conducted countywide unannounced checks on local probationers who had previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Probation planned a sweep of 48 DUI offenders' residences to check on compliance with the terms … [Read more...] about Check on DUI probationers finds one out of 48 misbehaving
Hellman stomp comes to Sweetwater in Mill Valley
Expect plenty of picking-and-grinning when music-loving friends and family join forces for the Hellman Spring Stomp at Sweetwater Music Hall this Sunday (March 19). The evening of American roots music will feature the Go To Hell Man Band - the children, grandchildren, friends and bandmates of the … [Read more...] about Hellman stomp comes to Sweetwater in Mill Valley
Blue Note Napa lineup features Emmylou Harris
Blue Note Napa has announced its new music lineup for the 2023 Blue Note Summer Sessions concert series beginning May 19 through October. Tickets to the initial slate of events went on sale this month. After a successful two-year stint at an up-Valley winery, Blue Note Summer Sessions is … [Read more...] about Blue Note Napa lineup features Emmylou Harris
Sausalito History: Felecia Gaston’s new Marin City history book
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Felecia Gaston, who founded Performing Stars of Marin and The Marin City Historical and Preservation Society, has brought out a new book about the history of Marin City, titled “A Brand New Start . . . This is Home.” In the following lightly … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Felecia Gaston’s new Marin City history book
Marin 911: He’s watching porn and doing what in the library?
SAUSALITO Oh, Ick: Library privileges were immediately suspended for a man who was sitting at the public library’s computer section, watching porn with his pants down around his ankles. His hands were not on the keyboard, if you know what we mean. Police took him away. Smoke: Several people … [Read more...] about Marin 911: He’s watching porn and doing what in the library?
History buffs set to gather in Novato — Hamilton, AFB, and Black Point Inn topics of interest
Marin Historian Scott Fletcher will share “Familiar Tales and Untold Stories” about Novato and Marin County at the Quarterly Membership Meeting of the Novato Historical Guild on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon Novato City Hall. Scott’s talk is based on his book “Moments in Marin History: … [Read more...] about History buffs set to gather in Novato — Hamilton, AFB, and Black Point Inn topics of interest
Novato’s cheese factory needs more room
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago March 1923 – Judge Hermann Rudolff finds that his cheese factory building is not large enough for his business, and is building an addition. A concrete structure 30x40 feet will be erected on the west end of the factory, and it is expected that … [Read more...] about Novato’s cheese factory needs more room