Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: Pages From The Past remembers Novato through the years via the pages of the historic Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago November 1922 – At the next election another precinct, and probably two, will be added in this township. Thirty straight … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Fire claims historic building
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Sausalito History: She sang in our sunshine
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Vocalist, writer and actress Gale Garnett was born in New Zealand, but became a local fixture in Sausalito’s hippie heyday. In 1964, Gale scored a Top Five pop hit with her original composition "We'll Sing in the Sunshine," which won her a Grammy for … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: She sang in our sunshine
Marin’s fentanyl pandemic — 57% of ODs come from fentanyl
At a meeting last week held to address the staggering number of fentanyl deaths in Marin County, it was revealed that of 65 fatal overdoses here last year, 57% involved fentanyl. The Independent Journal reported that at the meeting Dr. Matt Willis, the county’s public health officer, said Marin … [Read more...] about Marin’s fentanyl pandemic — 57% of ODs come from fentanyl
PG&E warns of utility scammers
As the number of scams targeting utility customers continues at an alarming rate, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is joining Utilities United Against Scams to help customers recognize potential scams. In fact, during 2022 PG&E has received over 23,000 reports from customers who … [Read more...] about PG&E warns of utility scammers
Need a little help keeping up with technology? Who doesn’t? The library can help
Marinscope Newspapers It’s tough to keep up with technology. Advances seem to be rolled out every few seconds. How does one keep up? One way is through free classes offered by the Marin County Free Library (MCFL). All sessions are held via videoconference – a participation skill … [Read more...] about Need a little help keeping up with technology? Who doesn’t? The library can help
Mill Valley Boy Scouts selling Christmas wreaths
Can you believe it's almost wreath-posting time? Mill Valley Troop 1 Boy Scouts can. The troop is launching its annual wreath sales drive and fundraiser, kicking it off November 26-27 at Equator Coffee at 2 Miller Ave., Mill Valley Market at 12 Corte Madera Ave. and at Safeway Camino … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Boy Scouts selling Christmas wreaths
Marin 911: Cops swoop in to confiscate a stash of coke, pot and cash
COUNTY SHERIFF Drug Bust: On Nov. 9, detectives from our Specialized Investigative Unit (SIU), Coordination of Probation Enforcement Unit (COPE) assisted the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) with an investigation. During CMPA’s investigation it was determined the suspect who was arrested for … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Cops swoop in to confiscate a stash of coke, pot and cash
50th Annual Holiday Share & Toy Drive
This December marks the 50th year that North Marin Community Services (NMCS) brings the magic of the holidays to low-income children in North Marin – and they invite you to participate. On Dec.17, the organization will serve 400+ children from low-income families at their 50th Annual … [Read more...] about 50th Annual Holiday Share & Toy Drive
Sausalito election Results: Measure L Passes, Measure K Fails, Cox and Hoffman Win Council Seats
The high percentage of ballots counted to date by the Marin County Elections Department and the wide margins in local contests make it possible to confirm the outcome of Sausalito's General Municipal Election on November 8. Measure L will increase the existing local sales … [Read more...] about Sausalito election Results: Measure L Passes, Measure K Fails, Cox and Hoffman Win Council Seats
Properly Subversive: Bill Clinton remains a tired relic of a time when women in the White House were prey
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Once again the hypocrisy of politics trotted out the former womanizer-in-chief Bill Clinton to rustle up votes to re-elect New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. And, it worked. Good for Gov. Hochul. Very bad for society. I mean, honestly, Bill Clinton? We know … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Bill Clinton remains a tired relic of a time when women in the White House were prey