Marinscope In what is being called the “Thanksgiving Effect,” the Bay Area saw an 80% increase in COVID-19 cases, causing medical experts to recommend the wearing of high-quality masks when indoors. The Marin County health office reported last week that the county remains a viral soup … [Read more...] about Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
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Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Christina Cramer, a 17-year veteran of the Sonoma County government’s human resources department and its leader for the past eight years, is the County of Marin’s choice to lead its Department of Human Resources. Cramer’s first day on the job will be Jan. 17. Cramer, who grew up in Novato and has … [Read more...] about Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Marin 911: Man threatens to kill sheriff’s deputy in Kentfield
MARIN SHERIFF Kill Threat: On Saturday (Nov. 26) around 6:30 p.m. a Deputy was unloading gear from a patrol vehicle near the Kentfield Substation. A male subject, later identified as Angel Hernandez Gutierrez of Kentfield approached the deputy while holding a shiny object. The object, later … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man threatens to kill sheriff’s deputy in Kentfield
West Marin poor get better internet
Marin County Special to Marinscope With the help of a new innovative project, 25 Marin County families now have access to high-speed internet and 25 other families are lined up to receive the same boost in digital access. The Shoreline Connectivity Project is part of a collaboration to bridge … [Read more...] about West Marin poor get better internet
Marin 911: Another hate incident reported in Novato
MILL VALLEY Bench Lady: A citizen told police that a 40-ish woman was living on a bench on Miller Avenue for the last several days. She talks to herself, otherwise doesn’t do much. Police monitoring. Staring Contest: A woman on Cottage Avenue reported her neighbor was being strange. She … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Another hate incident reported in Novato
Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
Marinscope The New York Times reports today that Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie has died. Here’s a portion to the NYTs obituary and a link to a story about her time in Sausalito: “Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, … [Read more...] about Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
Novato tree lighting ceremony
Downtown Novato's tree lighting ceremony will once again feature a variety of activities for the family. Here's the scoop: … [Read more...] about Novato tree lighting ceremony
Holiday toy drive
If you'd like to participate in the Marin Sheriff's Department holiday toy drive, here's the scoop. … [Read more...] about Holiday toy drive
Sausalito History: The battle for the Golden Gate Bridge
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society It’s hard to imagine that the Golden Gate Bridge, considered one of the Wonders of the Modern World, was once the center of a long, ferocious controversy. Opponents argued that the bridge would be unsafe, and far too expensive for a Depression-era … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The battle for the Golden Gate Bridge
Pages From The Past: Novato will always be linked to a cooperative creamery
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago November 1922 – The meeting called last Friday for the consideration of the creamery project was not well attended. A better understanding of the advantage of a cooperative creamery to Novato would undoubtedly secure hearty support. Dairying … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato will always be linked to a cooperative creamery