By Derek Wilson/Marinscope Eduardo Mejia’s roots remain firmly planted in the Canal, where he spent his youth, went to school, and learned and loved.Sitting on a bench near a tree in Pickleweed Park, Eduardo heard the music that could be the soul of San Rafael’s largely Latino neighborhood. … [Read more...] about Music in a time of distress
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Pixie Trail
On the La Verne Heights subdivision development map of 1915, a long main east-westroad from Montford Ave. to Janes St. is identified as Marin Avenue. A side street leading up to Edgewood Avenue. is named Seymour Avenue. Elinor Hunsinger lived at #10 Seymour Ave. [now #305 Seymour Lane] from 1939 … [Read more...] about Pixie Trail
Crime reduced in Novato
NOVATO: It was a very good year for crime in Novato in 2019. According to the annual report made public last week, every category of crime in the city held stead or went down. There were zero homicides in 2019, compared to 1 in 2018; 6 reported rapes, compared to 10 and similar drops … [Read more...] about Crime reduced in Novato
A careful Marin hustles to get back up and running
GOLF ALLOWED, RETAIL COMING SOONSherman R. Frederick, Marinscope To get Marin’s commerce back up and running, the County of Marin has created about 16 groups designed to give the county fast input on different sections of the economy. For example, before golf courses opened last week, a group of … [Read more...] about A careful Marin hustles to get back up and running
Life (and reopening) is a balancing act
Sherman R. Frederick/Marinscope, Marin CountyOne pernicious canard needs bursting. It’s the idea that anything a government does is justified if it “saves just one life.” Not only is it not true, it's a refuge for despots.Here’s the unvarnished truth about COVID-19: It will run through the entire … [Read more...] about Life (and reopening) is a balancing act
Marin County budget post coronavirus is ‘unsustainable’
COVID-19/$11 Million DeficitThe County of Marin is actively lobbying the state and federal governments for fiscal relief as costs mount for urgent COVID-19 community needs. Counties are grappling with the combined impact of significantly increased costs to respond to the pandemic and reduced … [Read more...] about Marin County budget post coronavirus is ‘unsustainable’
Grand Jury hammers Marin governments on transparency
Marin County governments still hide compensation for public officials and employees from the public, a Marin County Grand Jury report concluded. “Many Marin public agencies fail to make the compensation for their elected officials and employees fully transparent on their public websites, despite … [Read more...] about Grand Jury hammers Marin governments on transparency