Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1923– A new upright piano has been purchased for the Community House, after testing three instruments in the hall.– Piping Novato for gas began and soon many of the kitchens will discard wood stoves and install the more convenient and modern … [Read more...] about 1923: Gas stoves come to Novato
Local News
Leeson to recive MVFF award
Lynn Hershman Leeson Artist and filmmaker Lynn Hershman Leeson will receive the Mind the Gap Award for her groundbreaking work and versatile career. Hershman Leeson, whose association with MVFF dates back to her pioneering video art in the 1980s, will present her highly anticipated Cyborgian … [Read more...] about Leeson to recive MVFF award
How bohemian Sausalito influenced Evan S. Connell
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Sometimes it pays to be a pack rat. While rummaging through my Historical Society files this week I came across a clipping from the March 2015 New York Times that provides an in depth look at how Sausalito factored into the writing of best-selling author … [Read more...] about How bohemian Sausalito influenced Evan S. Connell
Novato Rotarians give to Maui fire fund
The Rotary Club of Ignacio has raised more than $13,000 funds for the Hawaii District 5000 Maui Fires Relief Fund. The club made the announcement on social media, saying: “Our Club members always open their hearts and wallets in times of disasters. We have raised a substantial amount of money … [Read more...] about Novato Rotarians give to Maui fire fund
Novato City Council drops developer’s offer to buy Marin Valley Mobile Country Club
At its regular meeting last week, the Novato City Council decided not to pursue the offer from a private developer (HCA Management) to purchase the city-owned Marin Valley Mobile Country Club. Instead, as stated in the City’s Strategic Plan, the City Council has identified MVMCC as a strategic … [Read more...] about Novato City Council drops developer’s offer to buy Marin Valley Mobile Country Club
Marin 911: ‘Crazy Barbie’ yelling her head off in Mill Valley
MILL VALLEY Barbie: A 40-ish woman stood on Madrona Street dressed in a “bright pink dress” and yelled at people like a crazy person. Gone when the police arrived.Van: Police checked out a van parked on Buena Vista Avenue that citizens nearby thought was being used to sleep. Police found it … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Crazy Barbie’ yelling her head off in Mill Valley
‘Coffee with a Cop’ scheduled in Kentfield
Marinscope The next “Coffee with a Cop” function for the Marin County Sheriff’s Office will be held on Monday, Aug 28, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Woodlands Market, in Kentfield.Swing by to enjoy a cup and discuss current laws, crimes trends and how the Sheriff's Office is able to better serve the … [Read more...] about ‘Coffee with a Cop’ scheduled in Kentfield
Date rape drugs headed to a Fairfax nail solon seized; arrest made.
MarinscopeA shipment of a date-rape drug headed for a Fairfax nail solon was intercepted and an arrest was made in a subsequent operation, the Marin County Sheriff's Office reported. The Special Investigations Unit said that it received information from the Homeland Security Investigations … [Read more...] about Date rape drugs headed to a Fairfax nail solon seized; arrest made.
50 years ago: Novato’s much feared fighter squadron leaves Hamilton, AFB
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1923 – Unavoidable Accident – An inquest was held in the Community House Tuesday evening before Coroner Keaton to inquire into the cause of the death of Charles Miller, a native of France and 66 years old, who was killed in an automobile … [Read more...] about 50 years ago: Novato’s much feared fighter squadron leaves Hamilton, AFB
Maui lesson for the Bay Area: Equity thinking must take a backseat in a disaster
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The killer wildfire on Maui shouts out an important lesson for the Bay Area: Common sense must trump equity. Consider these sad facts now being reported out of Hawaii. In a livestream debate last year, Manuel described water as a … [Read more...] about Maui lesson for the Bay Area: Equity thinking must take a backseat in a disaster