Starting Jan. 1, the minimum wage within Novato city limits will increase based on business size to: $16.32 per hour for very large businesses with 100 or more employees; $16.07 per hour for large businesses with 26-99 employees; and $15.53 per hour for small businesses with 1-25 employees. The … [Read more...] about It’s about to get more expensive to do business in Novato — another minimum wage increase coming
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Boozy teen party in Mill Valley gets out of hand; one police officer injured
Marinscope A teen party on Ashford Avenue spilled out into the streets of Mill Valley on the night of Nov. 5, police said in a press release. As many as 200 kids were reported drinking booze and throwing bottles. When police arrived, hey found at least 100 kids in the area, mostly in … [Read more...] about Boozy teen party in Mill Valley gets out of hand; one police officer injured
Marin 911: The mini-skirted ‘crazy lady’ of Throckmorton
MILL VALLEY Yeller: The oft-star of the Mill Valley cop log – the “crazy lady” of Throckmorton -- was at it again on Nov. 1, disturbing the peace by hitting store windows with a stick, kicking over trash cans and yelling wild things at shocked passersby. The woman was described as being in her … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The mini-skirted ‘crazy lady’ of Throckmorton
Are you ready for ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by the Ross Valley Players?
The Ross Valley Players will perform “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” on Nov. 11 through Dec. 18. It is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother." It follows the … [Read more...] about Are you ready for ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by the Ross Valley Players?
Novato police make arrests in ‘gang related’ stabbings; three 13-year-olds involved
Marinscope Novato Police arrested five teenagers and one adult in the October stabbings of two teens at Lynwood Elementary School. Police told the Novato Advance and Marinscope Community Newspapers that they are investigating the possibility that the stabbings were gang related. The attacks … [Read more...] about Novato police make arrests in ‘gang related’ stabbings; three 13-year-olds involved
Sausalito History: Varda and the Vallejo
Betsy Stroman and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society We’ve heard numerous stories about legendary artist and bon vivant Jean Varda aboard the ferryboat Vallejo. But I recently came across some fresh perspectives in Betsy Stroman’s 2015 book, “The Art and Life of Jean Varda” Here are some … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Varda and the Vallejo
You can watch Marin votes come in here; turnout appears to be very high
Marin County Special to Marinscope The general election is just seven days away and Marin County voters in the November 8 General Election will be interested in the first returns on election night, which will be posted on the County’s election results webpage shortly after 8 … [Read more...] about You can watch Marin votes come in here; turnout appears to be very high
High tides in Marin expected over next few months; here’s a handy chart for when
Marin County Special to Marinscope Seasonal high tides can cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roads in Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but flooding can increase significantly if the elevated tides occur during a storm, … [Read more...] about High tides in Marin expected over next few months; here’s a handy chart for when
Witnessing Marin football history
Photo by Penny Hansen San Marin Football game on Oct. 21. No. 35 is Katie Martin, a receiver for the team. Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope San Marin High School Varsity Football Team, with 2 games remaining, is North Coast Section Division 5 rankings … [Read more...] about Witnessing Marin football history
$1 million SchoolsRule endowment fund announced in honor of Mary Jane Burke
A special endowment fund to help Marin’s underserved students was announced last week. It’s a $1 million fund in the name of Mary Jane Burke, the Marin County superintendent of schools who is retiring at the end of the year. In unveiling the fund, Trisha Garlock, board president of … [Read more...] about $1 million SchoolsRule endowment fund announced in honor of Mary Jane Burke