Marinscope Outrage escalated in Marin over a plea resolution that has reduced charges against five people who trespassed on St. Raphael’s Catholic Church to tear down and deface the statue of a Catholic saint in 2020. About 100 people made their displeasure known when they took to the streets … [Read more...] about People protest the Marin District Attorney’s Office plea bargain for the ‘Serra Five’
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No Pride Month without Memorial Day
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive America is pulled in so many culturally woke directions these days, it may seem a little bit old fashioned to take a moment to remember the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that gave us our freedoms. Let me explain why it is not. I am writing … [Read more...] about No Pride Month without Memorial Day
An unsatisfactory result from the Marin County District Attorney’s Office
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive When District Attorney Lori Frugoli’s press release came across the transom, I read it and said to myself: “Jeez, did the Catholic Church really sign off on this?” I later got the answer. It was a big NO. The “resolution” touted by Frugoli as “justice” … [Read more...] about An unsatisfactory result from the Marin County District Attorney’s Office
Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023. Dear Hon. Frugoli and Ms. Mievis: The legal counsel of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Paula Carney, has informed me that the the … [Read more...] about Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
Paseo Bistro turns 75, brings new chef in from France
Paseo Bistro in Mill Valley, celebrating its 75th anniversary, has introduced Sylvain Montassier as their Executive Chef. His New American menu epitomizes the restaurant’s commitment to using seasonal, naturally harvested and locally sourced ingredients from the area’s best artisans, growers and … [Read more...] about Paseo Bistro turns 75, brings new chef in from France
Church statue vandalism cases finally settled – D.A. pleads down felony charges for public apologies and full payment for the damage
Marinscope A 2020 Marin County case involving vandalism of a statue of Saint Junipero Serra has been resolved through a restorative justice solution brokered by the Marin County District Attorney's Office. Five people were arrested after the statue honoring the 18th century Catholic icon was … [Read more...] about Church statue vandalism cases finally settled – D.A. pleads down felony charges for public apologies and full payment for the damage
Isabel Allende, world’s most popular Spanish language author, to speak at Dominican
New York Times bestselling novelist Isabel Allende will appear in person at Angelico Concert Hall on the Dominican University of California campus at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, in the Spring 2023 Leadership Lecture Series presented by Dominican in partnership with Book Passage. She will appear … [Read more...] about Isabel Allende, world’s most popular Spanish language author, to speak at Dominican
Thousands of Pride flags will fly over Marin in June
Pride Month – a time in which America celebrates the rights and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community – will begin at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1, with a Pride flag raising ceremony at City Hall in Novato. It will be followed up with events all throughout Marin County. Here’s a quick rundown on … [Read more...] about Thousands of Pride flags will fly over Marin in June
Spin Around Marin: Queer prom, anchor-outs dwindling in number and Tiburon gets hammered for its housing plan by the state
Queer Prom The Spahr Center will host a “Queer Prom” for kids in the high school class of 2023. The event takes place Friday, June 23. For tickets, contact the Spahr Center. State rejects housing plan The state of California rejected Belvedere’s eight-year housing plan to … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Queer prom, anchor-outs dwindling in number and Tiburon gets hammered for its housing plan by the state
Move Binford Road semi-mobile homeless camp to Muir Woods
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I don’t know if I’d call it “amazing” how so many people claim to love and protect Marin’s environment, only then to shrug a collective shoulder at the Binford Road homeless encampment. “Strange” might be a better word. Protecting the environment … [Read more...] about Move Binford Road semi-mobile homeless camp to Muir Woods