Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick We have rules in Marin. Here’s the latest: If you want to coach a kid’s team on a Mill Valley city sports field, you must first pass a government approved “diversity, equity and inclusion” training class. Sounds reasonable, right?. But, you … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Re-educating coaches, pizza deficit and those big, fat Marin coyotes
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Marin digs out from the big storms of January 2023
Marinscope There’s good news and bad news as Marin digs out from January’s big storms. The storms were constant and inconvenient, but they also filled reservoirs and made a big impact on the state’s drought. The county has received relentless rainfall, accompanied by frequent power outages, … [Read more...] about Marin digs out from the big storms of January 2023
Stephanie Moulton-Peters tapped to lead the county in 2023
At its first meeting of the year, the Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to make District 3 Supervisor Stephanie Moulton-Peters board president for 2023. Moulton-Peters called upon the board to exercise collaboration, compromise and consensus in governing. Also, newly … [Read more...] about Stephanie Moulton-Peters tapped to lead the county in 2023
Iconic Sausalito Sea Lion statue to be replaced this spring
The iconic sea lion statue that perches along the main drag in Sausalito fell into the sea during the recent winter storms in Marin. The statue, designed by sculptor Al Sybrian, was rescued and will be returned to its location this spring. … [Read more...] about Iconic Sausalito Sea Lion statue to be replaced this spring
Special kudos to successful probationers
Marin County Special to Marinscope One of the most emotional and heartwarming ceremonies each year at the Marin County Civic Center is the Wall of Change event hosted by the Marin County Probation Department. It shines a spotlight on people involved in the criminal justice system who have been … [Read more...] about Special kudos to successful probationers
Marin 911: Dark and stormy duty during rainstorms
MILL VALLEY Lines Down: Weather produced busy shifts on dark and stormy days and nights for Mill Valley’s finest. On Jan. 5, police helped the fire department deal with felled trees that came to rest on power lines on Bolsa Avenue. Downed Lines: Police helped the FD deal with a “giant branch” … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dark and stormy duty during rainstorms
What a long, strange trip to kill four dams
Rocky Barker/Writers On The Range Finally, after a 50-year effort, four massive dams on the Klamath River in northern California and Oregon will start coming down this July. For the Yurok, Karuk, Hoopa, Shasta and Klamath tribes living along this river since time immemorial, there’s much to … [Read more...] about What a long, strange trip to kill four dams
For Marin travelers, think Sonoma for easier air travel
Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope I booked the Wine Country flying options of Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport weeks in advance to visit my sister and extended family in Orange County the week before Christmas. I flew in a 76 passenger jet that departed on time. My drive to the … [Read more...] about For Marin travelers, think Sonoma for easier air travel
Properly Subversive: Will Joe Biden ditch our Kamala Harris in 2024?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A piece in Slate is the first to say what will no doubt become a topic of import as a Biden decision looms for the 2024 election: Should Joe Biden replace California’s favorite daughter VP Kamala Harris? It’s a legit line of inquiry, even fans of … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Will Joe Biden ditch our Kamala Harris in 2024?
100 years ago Novato was prized for its agriculture
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1923 – At the third annual fruit show recently held by the University of California, Novato carried off three first prizes, which is another evidence of the adaptability of this valley for horticulture as well as for dairying and chicken … [Read more...] about 100 years ago Novato was prized for its agriculture