The Marin Art and Garden Center is currently displaying “Novel Art: Creativity & Community in the College of Marin Fine Arts Department.” Above is entitled “Offshore Islands" by Betty M. Wilson. The display celebrates some of the most exciting and influential artists who have taught in the … [Read more...] about Oh, the talent that resides at the College of Marin
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‘Truest queer journey’ in San Anselmo
The Image Flow Photography Center in San Anselmo announced their juried exhibition” Queer Conscience 2023” showcasing a diverse group of talented artists closely tied to the LGBTQIA2+ community. The entries of original works were selected from submissions by photographers nationwide. It will be on … [Read more...] about ‘Truest queer journey’ in San Anselmo
Mill Valley teacher pay accord reached — 14%
Mill Valley School District and Mill Valley Teachers Association have reached a tentative front-loaded agreement. It calls for a 14 percent salary increase for teachers over the next two years – 10 percent this year and 4 percent next year. … [Read more...] about Mill Valley teacher pay accord reached — 14%
Marin County Fair goers: Leave your car behind
Visitors to the 2023 Marin County Fair should consider bus service, train service, or pedal power when arriving at or leaving from the Marin County fairgrounds in San Rafael. All fixed-route bus rides countywide will be free all five days of the fair, which starts Friday, June 30, and runs … [Read more...] about Marin County Fair goers: Leave your car behind
The president hides out in Marin while his son is charged with crimes
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Joe Biden visited Marin for a “nano-nano” second (apologies, Robin Williams). He was here as part of a three-day Bay Area swing to raise money for his presumed presidential re-election bid. Marin-ers, by all accounts, were excited to see him. People who … [Read more...] about The president hides out in Marin while his son is charged with crimes
Arrest made in 3-year-old Novato auto fraud case
The Novato Police Department reported an arrest in a three-year-old fraud case. In April of 2022, a 1967 Mustang convertible was reported stolen. According to the victim, they left the vehicle with GPM Motors owner, Geoffrey Palermo, in 2020 for repairs. Over the next several months, the victim … [Read more...] about Arrest made in 3-year-old Novato auto fraud case
San Rafael’s big mistake: Listening to lawyers over the community
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I have a new hero and it's Jennifer Upshaw Swartz. She’s the managing editor of the Independent journal newspaper, which announced this week it was suing the City of San Rafael for refusing to release a report on the bloody arrest of a day worker who was … [Read more...] about San Rafael’s big mistake: Listening to lawyers over the community
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art presents ‘On Land’
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art (MarinMOCA) announces the opening of its summer exhibition, “On Land,” which showcases a diverse group of artists who address the dynamism and fragility of our relationship to the planet in artworks that are potent catalysts for introspection and action. Guest … [Read more...] about Marin Museum of Contemporary Art presents ‘On Land’
Here’s the skinny on Sausalito’s big 4th of July festivities
Sausalito’s 4th of July Parade will begin at 10 a.m. on July 4, starting on the corner of Second and Main, it moves along Bridgeway to Caledonia Street and ends at Dunphy Park. This year's Grand Marshall, Tricia Smith. Gather for an afternoon picnic at Dunphy Park. Broham, an Americana band … [Read more...] about Here’s the skinny on Sausalito’s big 4th of July festivities
Marin upgrades wildfire response capability this fire season
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Marin County Fire Department (MCFD) have announced a partnership to enhance wildfire response capabilities in Marin County. Under the agreement, PG&E will provide the County with one of its cutting-edge BlackHawk UH-60 helicopters for the upcoming … [Read more...] about Marin upgrades wildfire response capability this fire season