Ernie Atencio/Writers On The Range The West lost two larger-than-life conservationists this year, and while I considered both friends, they couldn’t have been more different. Yet both were radical in their own ways. One was ranching reformer Sid Goodloe, the other the activist and … [Read more...] about Farewell to two radicals with a common goal – changing the West
Marin News
Novato’s City Manager resigns
After 32 years in public service, the City of Novato announced the town’s manager of the last seven years has resigned. Details on why were not disclosed in a Saturday press release which came to the news media at 2 p.m. McGill was appointed as Novto’s City Manager, following three years of … [Read more...] about Novato’s City Manager resigns
100 years ago: A new state tax of 2 cents a gallon placed on gasoline
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago November 1923 – Motorists who pay the new State gasoline tax of 2 cents a gallon are entitled to deduction of the amount from their income tax. To take advantage of this privilege, Collector of Internal Revenue J.P. McLachlin says the motorist … [Read more...] about 100 years ago: A new state tax of 2 cents a gallon placed on gasoline
The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
Marin County Special to Marinscope Rick Saber, a retired U.S. Navy and civilian aviator and the commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7816 in Novato, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the military monuments at the … [Read more...] about The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Federal courts split another baby in the ongoing tussle between California cities and homeless advocates. Elected officials representing the people of San Rafael passed restrictive camping rules designed to spread out the homeless and prevent large … [Read more...] about Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
The history of those lovable sea lions in the San Francisco Bay
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society California sea lions have been federally safeguarded ever since the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1975. But that wasn’t always the case. Before the turn of the 20th Century, a controversy surfaced over whether sea lions threatened … [Read more...] about The history of those lovable sea lions in the San Francisco Bay
Marin Forum: Rangers, community, trust and disaster
By Niccolo Caldararo Reading about the fires in Hawaii and how people in paradise are reliving the recent wildfires is terrible. However, it must be clear to most people that we are beset by multiple disasters, most a result of climate change, our lives, our towns and our county safety are … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: Rangers, community, trust and disaster
Marin Forum: It’s not easy being green and affordable…
By Teliha Draheim California has a conflict of interests. California’s climate policy, with its unrealistic expectations about the benefits of electrification, appears to conflict with California’s unrealistic expectations about building affordable housing. The concept that … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: It’s not easy being green and affordable…
No Shave November — it will grow on you
The Marin County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) has announced its first ever “No Shave November” fundraising event. While the event has been around for 20 years, starting in Australia, this is the first year in Marin. It focuses on men's health, specifically prostate cancer awareness, … [Read more...] about No Shave November — it will grow on you
Thinking about electrifying? We got the answers
Questions often arise when a sustainability-minded person starts to plan a home improvement project that involves energy efficiency, solar and battery backup, electric vehicles, or replacing gas appliances with electric-powered alternatives. The Marin County Sustainability Team is ready to provide … [Read more...] about Thinking about electrifying? We got the answers