Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The Village Fair was a one-of-a-kind shopping arcade that delighted Sausalitans and visitors for a half-century. Tucked into a corner of the building that once housed Mason’s Garage, the complex featured as many as 38 shops along a curving ramp. In … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Remembering the Village Fair on Little Lombard
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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
Community Fundraiser for Neyat Tesfay
Novato Community! Please join us this Sunday for a Community Fundraiser for Neyat Tesfay. She was one of four high school kids who were in a tragic car accident in February, where one of the passengers died. Sweet Neyat suffered severe injuries, including major brain damage. She is now home with … [Read more...] about Community Fundraiser for Neyat Tesfay
Miss California got her start in Novato
On June 25th, Miss San Francisco Catherine Liang was crowned Miss California, but did you know her journey came through Novato? The historic Miss California Competition is 94 years old, changing with the times as women in society have evolved. As a state affiliate of the Miss America Competition, … [Read more...] about Miss California got her start in Novato
Redwood No. 1 public school in Marin; No. 197 in the nation
Marinscope The highest ranked public high school in Marin, according to a new nationwide ranking, is Redwood in Larkspur. It came in at No. 197 in the nation, according to the website Niche. The website bases its ranking on data from the U.S. Department of Education, standardized test … [Read more...] about Redwood No. 1 public school in Marin; No. 197 in the nation
Marin 911: Cops busy with misbehaving homeless folk in Sausalito
SAUSALITO Car Dweller: A man living inside his car scared residents on Bee Street. The man was reported to be angry and agitated because people were asking him questions. Sleepers: Two homeless men were sleeping near a dumpster on Bridgeway. Police moved them along. Drifter: A man hung out … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Cops busy with misbehaving homeless folk in Sausalito
Properly Subversive: What would ‘equity’ disaster relief look like, exactly?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick When California favorite daughter Kamala Harris talks about dispersing federal disaster aid based on “equity”, it sounds silly. And, to be perfectly honest, a bit icky. Do you think she hears herself when she says race-based stuff like … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: What would ‘equity’ disaster relief look like, exactly?
Fall cleanup in Sausalito
Sausalito's garbage services provider, Bay Cities Refuse, will hold its Fall Cleanup the week of Oct. 17 through 21. On your usual garbage collection day that week, Bay Cities will collect up to one additional cubic yard of refuse, the equivalent of seven plastic garbage bags. All material must … [Read more...] about Fall cleanup in Sausalito