In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, on a hill overlooking our nation’s capital. It turns out that similar ceremonies had previously taken place in England and France; an unknown soldier was buried in each country’s most esteemed … [Read more...] about The background of Veterans Day
Mill Valley
Survey says: Protecting nature, disaster readiness and affordable housing among Marin’s big concerns
Marin County Special to Marinscope Results are in from a Marin County community survey conducted earlier this year. The County is now evaluating residents’ perceptions of the quality of public services and aspects of community livability. The County Administrator’s Office presented an … [Read more...] about Survey says: Protecting nature, disaster readiness and affordable housing among Marin’s big concerns
Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25
The band Glory Dayz featuring Frankie Adel, formerly of Sha Na Na, will play at Trek Winery in Novato on Nov. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Glory Dayz consists of long-time bay area performers, including Dave Bringhurst from the 1970's Novato Band "Afton"; guitar player John Lawrence from … [Read more...] about Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25
Marin 911: Mill Valley residents bump into the homeless mentally ill
MILL VALLEYN-Word: On Oct. 31 a woman known for yelling racial slurs was reported to be at it again, this time yelling the “n-word” at students. Police have had multiple interactions with the “n-word” lady. Moved along. Service provided. Damn Google: A woman came up to a door on Leyton Court and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mill Valley residents bump into the homeless mentally ill
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
Mill Valley’s Community Chat
Mill Valley Mayor Urban Carmel, Vice Mayor Stephen Burke, and City Manager Todd Cusimano invite all to a “Community Chat” at 5:30 p.m. live and in person on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Mill Valley City Hall or via Zoom. This is a series of informal meetings intended to give everyone the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s Community Chat
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