Marin Forum/Teliha Draheim There is a shortage of affordable housing in California, but there is no shortage of expensive homes. In their flawed assessment of how to solve housing needs, the State manufactured a crisis. Cities were blamed for not producing enough housing. Yet, California towns … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: California’s hidden agenda
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GOP women of Marin set annual Christmas Holiday Boutique
The Novato Republican Women (new name) will hold its annual Christmas Holiday Boutique and Buffet Luncheon on Dec. 12 at the Marin County Club in Novato. The event features many items – mostly gently used or never used items – including jewelry, scarves, bags, holiday … [Read more...] about GOP women of Marin set annual Christmas Holiday Boutique
E-Bike safety alert issued for Marin — accidents involving kids spike
The Marin County Public Health Department issued a health advisory last week prompted by an increase in 911 responses for e-bike accidents, particularly among young people. 71% of bike accidents among residents aged 10-19 years were e-bike related, compared to 12% among adults. To help … [Read more...] about E-Bike safety alert issued for Marin — accidents involving kids spike
Sea lion sculpture patiently waiting return to the sea
Sausalito's iconic sea lion sculpture is still patiently waiting for the permits it will need from various regional, state, and federal agencies before it can return to its home on the southern waterfront. The 1,900 pound bronze sculpture has been ashore since January 10, when it was lifted to … [Read more...] about Sea lion sculpture patiently waiting return to the sea
Marin 911: Elderly homeless woman bathes in the yard of a Strawberry home
MARIN SHERIFF Bather: A homeless woman estimated at about 80 years old, bathed herself and “smoked something” in front of a home in Strawberry. Police contacted the bather and worked to get her help to get home, which she said was out of the county. Huge Party: Neighbors reported a “huge … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Elderly homeless woman bathes in the yard of a Strawberry home
Pages from Novato’s Past: New owners of the Carousel Drive-in
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past is compiled from the pages of the historic Novato Advance by the Novato Historical Society.) 100 Years Ago November 1923 – Paper and Rag Drive – The Novato P.T.A. will have a paper and rag drive, conducted by Mrs. Chas. … [Read more...] about Pages from Novato’s Past: New owners of the Carousel Drive-in
‘Brown Shirts’ in the making
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive If you like what Nazi Germany did to Jews, you’ll love the Hamas slogan “From The River To The Sea.” It is used to mean death to all Jews in the region. Of this, there is no dispute. So, it was disappointing in the extreme to see about 35 Marin high … [Read more...] about ‘Brown Shirts’ in the making
Vaccination rate lower than expected in Marin
A press release from Marin County: As the holiday season approaches, Marin County Public Health emphasizes the importance of vaccination to safeguard the community against winter respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Marin County is … [Read more...] about Vaccination rate lower than expected in Marin
A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I follow a lot of public meetings in Marin. Perhaps the source of most public angst expressed in those forums comes when elected officials impatiently limit the time for public comment. The norm in Marin is 3 minutes. It’s sometimes shortened to 2 … [Read more...] about A little more attentive patience and generosity in Bay Area public meetings, please
Sausalito history: Melvin’s Belli flop
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Legendary San Francisco lawyer Melvin Belli was known as “The King of Torts” for his flamboyant courtroom histrionics. After his fifth divorce, he moved onto a yacht, named Adequate Award, in Sausalito in the late 1980s. Belli accused his ex-wife, Lia, … [Read more...] about Sausalito history: Melvin’s Belli flop