We are facing a care crisis in Marin. There is a shortage of caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities. An event to discuss the crisis will be held at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Avenue, in Mill Valley, on Sunday, Feb. 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. For … [Read more...] about We’re facing a care crisis in Marin
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Masks still mandated at College of Marin, $18 billion (yes with a ‘b’) spent on homeless problem and state senator gets blue ribbon for dumb idea on how to prevent gun crime
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick In the rush to “do something” about the recent spate of California’s gun violence, Sen. Anthony Portantino, a Burbank Democrat, takes the blue ribbon for dumbassery. He introduced Senate Bill 368 to ban gun stores from marketing via … [Read more...] about Masks still mandated at College of Marin, $18 billion (yes with a ‘b’) spent on homeless problem and state senator gets blue ribbon for dumb idea on how to prevent gun crime
Black History Month: Meet Marin’s Joseph James
(Editor's note: This story was shared by Marin County Board of Supervisor Mary Sackett in her periodic newsletter.) February is Black History Month, a time when we can reflect on the accomplishments, contributions, and resiliency of Black Americans. I want to share the story … [Read more...] about Black History Month: Meet Marin’s Joseph James
It’s now official: Iconic Bald Hill now more protected from development
On Feb. 8, the Marin Open Space Trust (MOST) purchased and then conveThe yed the 60-acre Bald Hill property to the Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD). The land, which includes Bald Hill’s iconic, scenic summit and the hill’s eastern face, will be permanently protected and accessible to the … [Read more...] about It’s now official: Iconic Bald Hill now more protected from development
Tim O’Connor name to fill Eric Lucan’s District 3 seat
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, the Novato City Council unanimously voted to appoint Tim O’Connor as a City Councilmember to fill the current District 3 seat until Dec. 2024. He replaced Eric Lucan who moved up to the county board of supervisors. O’Connor has … [Read more...] about Tim O’Connor name to fill Eric Lucan’s District 3 seat
Instead of police, mediators roll to the scene
Melinda Burrell/Peace Voice Somewhere in Dayton, Ohio, a 13-year-old girl was sassing her mom, who was concerned about the strangers her daughter was talking to on her phone. The mom reached over and snatched the phone out of her daughter’s hand. The daughter started yelling. Fearful that the … [Read more...] about Instead of police, mediators roll to the scene
Novato’s Capt. Kim Lesik is the first of her kind
The Novato Fire District has announced that Kim Lesik has been promoted to Engine Captain. Lesik is the first female in the district's history to hold such a position. Kim was hired at NFD as a firefighter paramedic in 2003. Kim has a bachelor’s degree in science from Cal State Long … [Read more...] about Novato’s Capt. Kim Lesik is the first of her kind
Inspiration for Joan Baez song ‘A Song For David’ dies in Marin
David Harris, an activist of national import during the Vietnam War, died this month in his Mill Valley home. The New York Times reported that Harris was an “avatar of the anti-war movement.” He refused the draft at the time and served 15 months in federal prison. He was for a time married … [Read more...] about Inspiration for Joan Baez song ‘A Song For David’ dies in Marin
Sausalito arts center set to open this week
The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) officially opens its doors in Sausalito 4 p.m Feb. 16. The center will be a multi-use artistic venue in the heart of downtown Sausalito, along the iconic Bridgeway, establishing a center of the city. It will showcase art and cultural events in all forms … [Read more...] about Sausalito arts center set to open this week
Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces she’s ‘out’ for re-election in 2024.
California's senior U.S. Senator, Dianne Feinstein, tweeted this morning that she won't run for re-election: "I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends. Even with a divided … [Read more...] about Sen. Dianne Feinstein announces she’s ‘out’ for re-election in 2024.