Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive On Nov. 15 the County Board of Supervisors will consider a new law to take another step in the “electrification” of Marin. The supervisors appear enthused, news reports indicate, and after passage they will try to convince every other Marin government to … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Let’s be honest about Marin ‘electrification’ — we’re boiling frogs here for so little gain it can’t be measured
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Kidnap try in Novato
Marinscope On Oct. 11, Novato Police officers responded to a 911 call of a man trying to force a woman into a vehicle. The victim told police that over the past several weeks she has received unwanted requests for dates, sexual harassment, and unwanted touching from a male co-worker. The … [Read more...] about Kidnap try in Novato
Pages From The Past: Novato pharmacy sold
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past remembers Novato through the years via the pages of the historic Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago October 1922 – O.W. Hall has resigned as local station agent and is succeeded by Vernon Clark, who is promoted from … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato pharmacy sold
Rich people flee the Bay Area
The San Francisco metro area is still the highest in terms of median income in the United States. However, new census data indicates the rich left in droves during the pandemic. Median annual income fell 4.6% during the pandemic. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that “the data is fresh evidence … [Read more...] about Rich people flee the Bay Area
Novato Soroptimist get-together
The Novato Soroptimists join 1,300 Soroptimist clubs in 21 countries and territories around the world, providing women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. When you join Soroptimist, not only does your work strengthen the Marin County … [Read more...] about Novato Soroptimist get-together
Rotarians recycling batteries
Take Charge! Recycle your Lithium-Ion batteries responsibly at Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in Novato, in the parking lot in front of Sports Basement, on Saturday, Oct 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You may bring the battery itself, or the entire item if it is difficult to remove the battery. Any … [Read more...] about Rotarians recycling batteries
Marin 911: Cops rally to celebrate Miss Althea’s 104th birthday; also goats eat Mill Valley garden
MILL VALLEY Goats: A resident on Escalon Drive told police that on Sept. 13 a herd of goats showed up in her backyard and ate all his plants. Police notified the goat owner. GPLB: A violation involving the use of a GPLB (gas powered leaf blower) was reported on Woodbine Drive. Police … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Cops rally to celebrate Miss Althea’s 104th birthday; also goats eat Mill Valley garden
Novato fire department shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness
In 1922, Novatoans persuaded the doctor to stay
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago October 1922 – Novato has now a Parent-Teachers Association, which will no doubt be a live wire in promoting the best interests in school matters and the good of the community in general. The following officers were elected: President—Mrs. … [Read more...] about In 1922, Novatoans persuaded the doctor to stay
DA tracking spate of hate ‘incidents’ and explains why she can’t prosecute them
Marinscope Following a string of hate-driven incidents, including the distribution of antisemitic flyers in communities around the county, Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli issued a press release in which she assured the public that appropriate action is being … [Read more...] about DA tracking spate of hate ‘incidents’ and explains why she can’t prosecute them