By Derek Wilson Marinscope It’s movie night in Corte Madera again. While quarantine restrictions have shut down movie theaters in Marin and across the state, drive-in movies are making a comeback. The Lark Theater and The Village at Corte Madera are partnering for a weekly Movies Under the … [Read more...] about Re-booting drive-in flicks
Mill Valley
For real: Black man alert called into Mill Valley police
Mill Valley July 17 - 22, 2020 Black Man Alert: A woman called police to alert them to the fact that an “African American” would be staying at her house and walking to and from the house to a downtown market, where he works. She sought unspecified advice from police on the “situation.” … [Read more...] about For real: Black man alert called into Mill Valley police
College of Marin professor reaches for the stars and equality
By Derek Wilson Marinscope College of Marin Physics and Astronomy Professor Antonino Cucchiara, Ph.D., is searching for the history of the origins of the universe, but at the same time he is looking toward the future in the classroom. “We need to enable science to the people who don’t have … [Read more...] about College of Marin professor reaches for the stars and equality
Is it time re-think Marin’s long relationship with Sir Francis Drake?
Update: A Marin County historian, a representative from local indigenous tribes, and a history professor are lined up to be the featured guests for online learning session August 5 about Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, one of Marin’s primary thoroughfares. The session was prompted by a grassroots … [Read more...] about Is it time re-think Marin’s long relationship with Sir Francis Drake?
DA drops charges against San Quentin inmate
The Marin County District Attorney's Office plans to drop criminal charges against an inmate at San Quentin State Prison for possession of a weapon by an inmate. In April 2019, the DA’s Office filed charges against Cary (CJ) Smith based upon reports submitted to the DA by the California State … [Read more...] about DA drops charges against San Quentin inmate
Remembering the big 1969 slide
On Feb. 11, 1969, a slide occurred on the corner of Miller Avenue and Reed Street. Six-teen thousand cubic yards of dirt and rock tumbled down the hill. Uprooted trees and rocks crashed onto Miller Avenue. A home on the crest of the hill on East La Verne Avenue was torn in half. … [Read more...] about Remembering the big 1969 slide
The Woke Inquisition (and it’s still unexpected)
By Sherman R. Frederick No one expects the Spanish Inquisition, as the classic Monty Python skit goes. The National Football League’s Washington Redskins found that out first hand when their team name -- the Redskins -- fell to the Inquisition of the Woke last week. Not sure what the … [Read more...] about The Woke Inquisition (and it’s still unexpected)
Marin Cop Log – July 15
Sausalito July 1 - 7, 2020 Camera Wins Again: On July 3 police received an alert from the License Plate Recognition Cameras of a Lexus with a stolen license plate upon it entering Sausalito from Alexander Avenue. The license plate had been stolen out of Vallejo on Tuesday, March 10. Sausalito … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log – July 15
The Guardians of the Mountain
In 1912, a group of hikers representing various Bay Area hiking clubs got together to form the Tamalpais Conservation Club (TCC). Thirteen hundred enthusiastic members joined in the first year. The members considered themselves to be “Guardians of the Mountain.” TCC … [Read more...] about The Guardians of the Mountain
San Quentin’s royal screw-up
By Sherman R. Frederick This comes from the SF Chron’s website. I bring it to your attention this week because I don't think enough journalistic umph has been given to uncovering the errors that led to this. Someone wasn’t minding the store. Prisoners died. And, Marin businesses will pay the … [Read more...] about San Quentin’s royal screw-up