If Monarch butterflies could talk, they'd say “thank you” to Marin for helping them along their migratory way. This month scores of volunteers converged at a meadow entrance of Pacheco Valley on Alameda del Prado south of Nave Drive to plant hundreds of milkweed plants secured through a … [Read more...] about Supporting the Monarch’s migratory march through Marin and beyond
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Marin County snags award for flagging racist deed language
Marin County Special to Marinscope A Marin County program to modify real estate documents that contain outdated racist covenants has attracted statewide attention and earned a coveted award. The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) bestowed a Challenge Award to Marin’s Office of … [Read more...] about Marin County snags award for flagging racist deed language
Sausalito History: Peggy and the Tin Angel
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Artist/poet/raconteur/entrepreneur Peggy Tolk-Watkins moved to the Bay Area in 1950 and opened The Tin Angel on Sausalito's waterfront. She acquired the building from Matt Lange, who had converted it to a crab restaurant after twenty-nine years in his … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Peggy and the Tin Angel
Marin 911: Man rams car into cop
Officer Hurt: The San Rafael Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying two suspects wanted in connection with stealing a car and assaulting an officer with the stolen vehicle when officers tried to stop the suspect. The suspect driver is described as a … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man rams car into cop
Essence Goldman founds Believe Music Heals
Award-winning singer/songwriter/voice coach Essence Goldman, founder of the newly formed not-for-profit organization, Believe Music Heals, will be making music healing programs available to those experiencing hardship and distress as well as those with chronic and terminal illness starting in early … [Read more...] about Essence Goldman founds Believe Music Heals
Wernick new Novato mayor
This week, at their meeting of Dec. 13, the Novato City Council appointed Mayor Pro Tem Susan Wernick as the new Mayor and Councilmember Mark Milberg as Mayor Pro Tem. Each will service in that capacity for one year. It is their first time serving in those roles. Outgoing Mayor Eric Lucan has … [Read more...] about Wernick new Novato mayor
Novato school district organizes for the new year
The Novato Unified School District board elected Debbie Butler as president and Julie Jacobson as vicepPresident/clerk at its Dec. 13, meeting. Butler has been on the board since 2006 and has previously served as president. Jacobson has been on the board since 2020. Newly elected board … [Read more...] about Novato school district organizes for the new year
Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A lot of water has gone under the bridge since COVID-19 hit the scene in 2020. One of the great regrets of this time will certainly be how we treated the elderly and the sick. In my own experience, I lost a good friend who fell ill during the … [Read more...] about Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Brown Act violation alleged against Ross Valley School District
A citizen complaint that alleged the Ross Valley School District board appointed a committee to decide the fate of the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center without disclosing the names of those about to be appointed was a violation of the Brown Act. The allegation, which the district … [Read more...] about Brown Act violation alleged against Ross Valley School District
New Pride flag donated to Novato Community Hospital
On Tuesday (Dec. 13) a flag raising ceremony was planned at Novato Community Hospital. Longtime locals and gay married couple Lolma and Beth, above, replaced the hospital’s existing LGBTQ Pride flag with a new one that they donated. Beth and Lolma were joined by other LGBTQ seniors with The Spahr … [Read more...] about New Pride flag donated to Novato Community Hospital