Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive America is pulled in so many culturally woke directions these days, it may seem a little bit old fashioned to take a moment to remember the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that gave us our freedoms. Let me explain why it is not. I am writing … [Read more...] about No Pride Month without Memorial Day
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An unsatisfactory result from the Marin County District Attorney’s Office
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive When District Attorney Lori Frugoli’s press release came across the transom, I read it and said to myself: “Jeez, did the Catholic Church really sign off on this?” I later got the answer. It was a big NO. The “resolution” touted by Frugoli as “justice” … [Read more...] about An unsatisfactory result from the Marin County District Attorney’s Office
Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
The following letter was sent by Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, to the Marin County District Attorney’s office on May 24, 2023. Dear Hon. Frugoli and Ms. Mievis: The legal counsel of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Paula Carney, has informed me that the the … [Read more...] about Archbishop blasts D.A. for letting felony vandals off the hook, says Catholics ‘treated as unworthy of consideration’
Paseo Bistro turns 75, brings new chef in from France
Paseo Bistro in Mill Valley, celebrating its 75th anniversary, has introduced Sylvain Montassier as their Executive Chef. His New American menu epitomizes the restaurant’s commitment to using seasonal, naturally harvested and locally sourced ingredients from the area’s best artisans, growers and … [Read more...] about Paseo Bistro turns 75, brings new chef in from France
Church statue vandalism cases finally settled – D.A. pleads down felony charges for public apologies and full payment for the damage
Marinscope A 2020 Marin County case involving vandalism of a statue of Saint Junipero Serra has been resolved through a restorative justice solution brokered by the Marin County District Attorney's Office. Five people were arrested after the statue honoring the 18th century Catholic icon was … [Read more...] about Church statue vandalism cases finally settled – D.A. pleads down felony charges for public apologies and full payment for the damage
Isabel Allende, world’s most popular Spanish language author, to speak at Dominican
New York Times bestselling novelist Isabel Allende will appear in person at Angelico Concert Hall on the Dominican University of California campus at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, in the Spring 2023 Leadership Lecture Series presented by Dominican in partnership with Book Passage. She will appear … [Read more...] about Isabel Allende, world’s most popular Spanish language author, to speak at Dominican
Rotary recognizes Novato teachers
Photo Penny Hansen The Rotary Club of Novato held its Annual Teacher Recognition Luncheon, above, on May 12. Seventeen Novato teachers were selected for recognition. Principals of 17 Novato schools lifted up candidates for selection. The new Novato Unified School District is the largest … [Read more...] about Rotary recognizes Novato teachers
Yerba Buena and Sousilito…Sauselito … Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 1847, Dr. E.B. Jones, editor of the California Star, the first newspaper in Yerba Buena, published a description of the budding settlement and its cross-bay neighbor, which he spelled Sousilito. Dr. Jones began by railing against previous … [Read more...] about Yerba Buena and Sousilito…Sauselito … Sausalito
11 months and Novato’s much-praised female police chief is gone … something’s off
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Eleven months? That's all Beth Johnson could take? Color me disappointed. I expected Novato's top cop to make longer than that. Less than a year ago, Novato announced that Beth Johson would be the town's new police chief. She was hailed as the town’s … [Read more...] about 11 months and Novato’s much-praised female police chief is gone … something’s off
Famed pitcher Lefty Gomez led the parade in Novato 50 years ago
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1923 – Celebration Called Off – The proposed Fourth of July celebration and water carnival, to have been given at Novato, has been called off. This action was taken because of the inability of our people to give the matter the time required to … [Read more...] about Famed pitcher Lefty Gomez led the parade in Novato 50 years ago