Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1923 – To Build Own Home. Being the lowest bidder, Chas. P. Schuetz, builder of our Community House, was last week awarded the contract for the erection of an office building and residence for the Advance and its staff. Our new home, with … [Read more...] about 100 years ago: Gas in Novato was 17.5 cents a gallon
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Barge Omphale: The navel of the universe in its day in Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Last week we told the story of the Spreckles Boathouse being moved to Waldo Point Harbor. The boathouse had an equally noteworthy neighbor there for many years: the ark Omphale. Thanks to Sausalito Historical Society co-founder Phil Frank, we can now … [Read more...] about Barge Omphale: The navel of the universe in its day in Sausalito
I just read the Marin County Sheriff’s Department annual report for 2023, all in all a good report
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive A couple of things jumped out at me in reading the annual Marin County Sheriff’s Department report today. (It is now on the Sheriff’s website, by the way.) – When use of force was applied, 86.9 percent of the time it was applied on men; 11.5 … [Read more...] about I just read the Marin County Sheriff’s Department annual report for 2023, all in all a good report
Farmer’s Market returns to Novato for the 2023 season
The Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market returns for the 2023 season on Tuesdays beginning May 2 through October 31 from 4-8 p.m. Head over to the Downtown Novato Center, 7th Street behind CVS, to enjoy fresh, nutritious produce from local farms, packaged and prepared foods, local artisans, … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market returns to Novato for the 2023 season
Special treat scheduled for Sweetwater Music Hall
The Sweetwater Music Hall has a special treat in store on April 28. As part of the Mill Valley’s Sweetwater Music Hall’s 50th anniversary celebration, virtuoso slide guitarist and Grammy nominated songwriter/producer and recording artist Roy Rogers is set to perform along with Katie Knipp … [Read more...] about Special treat scheduled for Sweetwater Music Hall
Night chef surprises hammer-wielding robbers
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Stolen Mail: OnTuesday, April 18, a deputy located a vehicle with expired and suspended registration in the area of the homeless encampment along Binford Road in Novato. The driver, Shelby Wilcox, 29, of Rohnert Park, was determined to be on felony probation for various … [Read more...] about Night chef surprises hammer-wielding robbers
Marin looks for ‘equity’ in all the wrong places
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Some Marin roads are more racist than others, according to the County Board of Supervisors. Beginning today, roads that have benefited from white privilege all these years will get less attention than roads serving more diverse travelers. (See … [Read more...] about Marin looks for ‘equity’ in all the wrong places
Fear the fork: Public hearing in Novato on banning single-use plastic food ware
Novato City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, to consider adopting an ordinance that would prohibit single-use plastic foodware (including bioplastics) at Novato-based businesses with a food facility permit issued by the County of Marin. The ordinance would also require … [Read more...] about Fear the fork: Public hearing in Novato on banning single-use plastic food ware
See the reed boat being built in Sausalito by renowned boat builder Jim Ishikawa
The Galilee Harbor Community Association is hosting internationally known boat builder Jin Ishikawa. Between now and May 6, Ishikawa will craft a 30-foot vessel entirely from local California tule reeds. Construction will be visible from the harbor's public path. Upon its launch on May 6, the boat … [Read more...] about See the reed boat being built in Sausalito by renowned boat builder Jim Ishikawa
Mill Valley Music Fest fast approaching and the town is excited about the ‘second annual’ festival
On Tuesday March 18, a group of Mill Valley neighbors, Chamber of Commerce members, Mayor Jim Wickham and City Manager Todd Cusimano, sponsors, volunteers and vendors gathered at Gabe Burczyk’s Assembly/WrapManager space on Miller Avenue to toast the impending 2nd Annual Mill Valley Music Fest on … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Music Fest fast approaching and the town is excited about the ‘second annual’ festival