In the coming days, the Marin County Fire Department may conduct a prescribed burn on Marin Water’s Mount Tamalpais Watershed, wielding an important tool in a proactive approach to fire fuel management and a more resilient, ecologically healthy watershed. If implemented, the one- to three-day … [Read more...] about Mt. Tam prescribed burn set; people may smell smoke
Novato
Properly Subversive: Marin’s 3 steps to Crazy Town on the issue of homelessness
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive From Binford Road outside Novato, to the path along Mahon Creek in San Rafael and now in the bucolic Peri Park in Fairfax, homeless encampments befuddle local governments in Marin. Some of it has to do with misguided policies that place the … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Marin’s 3 steps to Crazy Town on the issue of homelessness
Fire prevention: Goats can be a good friend
Dave Marston/Writers On The Range Goats are particularly good at one thing: Eating. Unlike a horse or cow that leaves noxious weeds behind, goats eat the whole menu of pesky weeds, bushes and small trees. That means goats can be one of the answers to the growing problem of tinder-dry, highly … [Read more...] about Fire prevention: Goats can be a good friend
Novato student trustees attend first meeting
Marin 911: San Rafael issues stern warning to ‘sideshow’ participants — we will come get you
FAIRFAX Bully: Police responded to the front desk at the White Hill Middle School where a parent was vociferously complaining about his daughter being bullied at school. She now is afraid to go to school. Service provided. Sleeper: On Sept. 16, police contacted a man sleeping on the doorstep … [Read more...] about Marin 911: San Rafael issues stern warning to ‘sideshow’ participants — we will come get you
Mask protest planned in Marin County
This press release below announces a protest on "the disastrous pandemic policies initiated by Dr. Anthony Fauci." Americans must never submit again to the total control of the United States government, according to activists who plan to confront “Doctor Do-Little” and his disastrous public … [Read more...] about Mask protest planned in Marin County
Habitat for Humanity home for sale in Novato
Habitat Greater San Francisco is selling one previously owned, affordable home in Novato. Applications for this home must be in on Friday, Oct. 6. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, previously owned home in Novato. The home is located at 4 Mount Burdell Place in the downtown area. To be … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity home for sale in Novato
Controlled burn set for northern Marin
A controlled burn scheduled from Oct. 3-5 in northern Marin is expected to release smoke that will be in full view of anyone in or near Novato and the northern San Rafael areas of Lucas Valley, Marinwood, Terra Linda, and Santa Venetia. Travelers on Highway 101 can expect to be within view as … [Read more...] about Controlled burn set for northern Marin
San Marin Homecoming Parade prompts closure of Grant Avenue on Thursday (Sept. 21)
Grant Avenue will be closed between 7th Street and Scott Court from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 21 for the San Marin High School Homecoming Parade. Intermittent road closures may take place when necessary for participant safety and will be immediately opened back up once the roadway is clear … [Read more...] about San Marin Homecoming Parade prompts closure of Grant Avenue on Thursday (Sept. 21)
Drifting smoke impacts air quality in Marin, here are tips for coping
Marin Public Health officials are urging community members to take precautions by limiting outdoor activity due to the poor air quality caused by drift smoke from wildfire events throughout Northern California and Oregon. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality … [Read more...] about Drifting smoke impacts air quality in Marin, here are tips for coping