Sherman R. FrederickMarinscopeEvery city faces budget woes stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. And Novato is no different. The city’s Council heard a report from city staff last week and hardly any of it was encouraging. As he turned the meeting over to new Finance Director Amy Cunningham to … [Read more...] about Cities face budget shortfalls
Mill Valley
MV History: Larry Egger
Larry Egger came to the Bay area in 1920 after having served in the French Army during the Great War. He was immediately taken with the sweet and cool flora of Mill Valley. He had majored in botany at Beloit College in Wisconsin. He bought the Amacita nursery at 234 Sycamore. In 1938 he began … [Read more...] about MV History: Larry Egger
Mountain Play, down but not out
Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical SocietyLast week we told the story of the early days of the Mountain Play and lamented the closing of its 2020 season. But over its 107-year history, the Mountain Play has overcome a number of challenges along the way. The following report was compiled from a … [Read more...] about Mountain Play, down but not out
MarinLocalNews.com
Marinscope Community Newspapers launched a new free website this week and, congratulations, you have found it. This website is updated daily.It features news and information from all six Marinscope newspapers -- the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley … [Read more...] about MarinLocalNews.com
Staying close despite the distance
By Derek WilsonMarinscope Despite the physical distance, there is no need to feel alone.“When we started with the shelter-in-place and I first heard the term ‘social distancing,’ I cringed,” said Dr. Jei Africa, Director of Marin County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. … [Read more...] about Staying close despite the distance
Fornication and other social distancing crimes
SausalitoMay 7 - 13, 2020Screwing Around: Police received a call reporting two subjects arrived on the dock in a skiff and then “began fornicating.” Police went out to see for themselves, but found no unauthorized fornication. Police now believe they were punked.Homeless Encampment: A report of a … [Read more...] about Fornication and other social distancing crimes
Mill Valley road closure List
Parking Lot Closure City Hall Parking Lot – Friday,5/29 from 7:00AM to 11:00AMParking lot closed for crane use. Road Closure 216 Ethel Ave – Wednesday,5/27 from 9:00AM to 4:00PMRoad closed PG&E gas installation. West Blithedale (Oakdale to Gardner) – Tuesday … [Read more...] about Mill Valley road closure List
It’s curtains for 2020 Mountain Play
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society One of the casualties of the Coronavirus pandemic is the Mountain Play on Mount Tam. This would have been the 107th production, and my wife and I would be rounding up friends and relatives to go see Hello Dolly. But since the season has been shuttered … [Read more...] about It’s curtains for 2020 Mountain Play
Updated Public Health Order
Many Marin County Parks locations began reopening on Monday, May 18, per an updated public health order. This order loosens restrictions on motorized access to recreational areas, so more people can once again enjoy spending time outdoors. However, it gives land managers the authority to open, … [Read more...] about Updated Public Health Order
MV Chamber raises funds
Since its launch in April, the Mill Valley Chamber’s COVID-19 MV Business Fund has raised more than $87,000 to support local businesses amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Every $1,000 raised equals a $1,000 direct cash grant issued to local businesses who met a baseline of criteria. The total raised … [Read more...] about MV Chamber raises funds