Mark Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature from Marin’s past comes from stories in the Novato Advance and is compiled by Mark Read of the Novato Historical Society.) 100 Years Ago July 1920 -- The engagement has been announced of Dames B, Burdell, Jr., to Miss Irma Aspey, … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Hiroshima A-bombs went through Novato
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Re-booting drive-in flicks
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
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?
Jere Starks named to Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame
Long-time Sonoma Raceway executive Jere Starks, who oversaw the physical transformation of the raceway into one of the nation’s premier motorsports venues, has been inducted into the Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame. Starks first came to the facility as a construction contractor in the … [Read more...] about Jere Starks named to Sonoma Raceway Wall of Fame
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
Pages From The Past: The ‘Bean Feed’ has seen better days
Mark Read/Pages From The Past The ‘Bean Feed’ may be past its prime 100 Years Ago July 1920 -- The Novato Utilities Company, according to its financial report for 1919 filed with the railroad Commission, received a gross operating revenue of $8,427.90, operating expenses totaled … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: The ‘Bean Feed’ has seen better days
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)
Picture of the Week
Photo by Derek Wilson/Marinscope City of Novato Mayor Denise Athas and Elegance at Novato executive director Jose Acumabig cut the ribbon on the office for the assisted living center on Tuesday at Pacheco Plaza. The assisted living and memory care center itself is expected to open later this … [Read more...] about Picture of the Week
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