Marinscope There’s still time to donate food at Terra Linda and San Rafael Community Centers to support the Marin Community Food Bank this holiday season. Needed are canned and nonperishable food items (no glass, please). Drop off your donations at either of these locations: San Rafael Community … [Read more...] about Still time to help for the holidays
Novato
March ballot includes several local measures
Marin County Special to Marinscope Marin County residents will have the opportunity March 5, 2024, to vote on local measures that include school, municipal and district issues. Written arguments for and against the measures may be filed before 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. The measures on … [Read more...] about March ballot includes several local measures
County OKs new initiatives at Binford Road encampment; says it’s making progress in moving people out
Marin County Special to Marinscope Progress is being made to move individuals into permanent housing from an encampment along Binford Road, a County of Marin-maintained road parallel to Highway 101 just north of the Novato city limits, as well as to protect the sensitive habitat of the … [Read more...] about County OKs new initiatives at Binford Road encampment; says it’s making progress in moving people out
Remembering the young Eric Lucan
Pages From The Past/Mike Read (Editor’s note: Pages From The Past is compiled by the Novato Historical Guild from the pages of the historic Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago December 1923 – James G. Wilkins, of Bolinas, was badly injured by a Jersey bull last week. Mr. Wilkins went into the … [Read more...] about Remembering the young Eric Lucan
Santa brings holiday cheer to Bel Marin Keys
Kids and adults at Bel Marin Keys in Novato greeted Santa arriving by boat. Above, Santa leaves to bring Christmas cheer to you and old elsewhere in Marin. This is a long standing neighborhood tradition sponsored by Bel Marin Keys Yacht Club. … [Read more...] about Santa brings holiday cheer to Bel Marin Keys
Marin ranches protected
More than 700 acres of farmland of local importance in Marin was protected last week with a $3.33 million grant to MALT. Marin County Special to Marinscope Aided by local voter-supported tax revenue, Marin County Parks and the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) have collaborated for … [Read more...] about Marin ranches protected
County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
Marin County Special to Marinscope The Marin County Board of Supervisors has recognized 121 outstanding MarinShares volunteers and Marinterns students for their significant contributions to County departments. The group includes eight volunteers who gave 20 or more years of service — … [Read more...] about County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
New Year’s Eve storytelling under the stars
Marinscope Stories have been part of the human experience since the beginning of our time. They provide an opportunity to share common experiences, allowing for better understanding among us. Redwood trees, giants of the forest, stretch majestically towards the sky, reaching for the stars. On … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve storytelling under the stars
Marin 911: Teen accuses parents of taking his dope, police called
FAIRFAX My Dope: Police were summoned to an overheated family scene on Marin Road where a 15-year-old boy was demanding that his parents give him his marijuana back. The parents said they didn’t have it. Situation escalated. Service provided. Unfinished Business: A citizen reported a dog … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Teen accuses parents of taking his dope, police called
Kamala’s stove, COVID vaccination rates and ‘thank you’ for standing up for Jews
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick ‘Tis the season … to get sick. The Marin County Health Department is doing its best to warn residents that the worst is yet to come as the flu, COVID and RSV bear down on the Bay Area. Thanks to the federal government’s missteps and … [Read more...] about Kamala’s stove, COVID vaccination rates and ‘thank you’ for standing up for Jews