A woman paid to advise Marin teachers on racial unity found herself in hot water after tweeting content on her private Twitter feed that some found antithetical to the unity message she teaches in her training. Lori Watson received complaints for, among other things, a retweet of a person … [Read more...] about Racial trainer rebuked for tweets
Marin News
How we survived COVID-19
(Editor’s Note: This is part of an ongoing project by the Novato Historical Guide preserving the stories of how everyday people coped with COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.) By Barry Smail Novato Historical Guild “I’m conservative by nature, so always wear a mask,” declares Novato resident Rick … [Read more...] about How we survived COVID-19
And Woodacre loved Marylu Giddings back
By Derek Wilson Marinscope With scenic trails to walk, a few lakes for fishing, and hills to just sit and watch the sun set, the San Geronimo Valley can be a haven for landscape painters, outdoorsmen … and dog lovers. Marylu Giddings was a fixture in Woodacre with her beloved spaniels and … [Read more...] about And Woodacre loved Marylu Giddings back
Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope How sad is 2020 politics? So sad that major political parties feel the need to shiv each other even when legit good news comes our way. Consider convalescent plasma. Last week we learned that those suffering from COVID-19 will now have that treatment … [Read more...] about Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Woodward Fire update (Wednesday, Aug. 26)
The Woodward Fire continues to burn this morning . The Marin Sheriff’s office issued an evacuation warning that included: "Highway 1 at the Greenbridge (Lagunitas Creek) south to the intersection of Highway 1 and Sir Francis Drake (Southern Intersection in Olema). Sir Francis Drake to the top of … [Read more...] about Woodward Fire update (Wednesday, Aug. 26)
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Red Flag Warning in effect for Marin County; Mt. Tam closed
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame for dry lightning and gusty, erratic outflow winds over existing wildfires. The affected area includes higher terrain areas of Marin, Napa, Sonoma counties. The concerns of this weather system are … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning in effect for Marin County; Mt. Tam closed
November ballot includes several local measures
San Rafael, CA – Marin County residents will have the opportunity November 3 to vote on local measures that include school and municipal issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 p.m. August 17. Due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about November ballot includes several local measures
Marin’s slide into dystopia
By Sherman R. Frederick Marin’s too poor for a 24/7 police presence in West Marin, but flush enough to fund a Rat Patrol that hunts down coronavirus rule breakers? Alas, though I wish I were, I’m not making this up. To cope with a $1.7 million budget cut, Sheriff Robert Doyle said he’s … [Read more...] about Marin’s slide into dystopia
State gives Marin guidance on in-person school and youth sports
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released detailed criteria last week for public, private, independent and parochial schools to apply for a waiver of the state’s distance learning mandate announced on July 17. The waiver, if approved by the local Public Health Officer, will enable … [Read more...] about State gives Marin guidance on in-person school and youth sports