Marinscope The day after Thanksgiving, Marin and the world faced a new threat in the battle to defeat COVID-19. A new variant called “Omicron” appeared in southern African nations. This mutation appeared to spread fast and the effect of the current vaccinations was unknown. The … [Read more...] about New COVID variant may already be here
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L.A. cracks down harder on COVID rules
While Marin and the Bay Area held steady on COVID restrictions, the city of Los Angeles started enforcing one of the country’s strictest vaccine mandates: Restaurants, coffee shops, museums, theaters and other indoor venues must verify that customers are vaccinated before allowing them to enter — or … [Read more...] about L.A. cracks down harder on COVID rules
We are the champions!
Marinscope Marin Catholic has dominated Marin varsity football since before Drake landed, or so it seems. So, last Saturday’s crunching of Cardinal Newman in the North Coast Section Division seemed, well, somewhat expected. The Wildcats won the contest easily, 42-7. The victory fit … [Read more...] about We are the champions!
Marin Horoscope: If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?
DEEP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: If there is no self then whose arthritis is this? Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 Be thankful you have a dog and remember the less fortunate who have to pick up their own food from the floor. Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 Due to the sensitive nature in which … [Read more...] about Marin Horoscope: If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?
Trouble in Sausalito’s ‘Tent City’
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope There’s big trouble at Sausalito’s court-sanctioned “Tent City” at Marinship Park. After the heavy rains in late October, the enclosure became foul smelling and several people said they fell ill. It turned out that a high water table … [Read more...] about Trouble in Sausalito’s ‘Tent City’
Thanksgiving: Gather together, but carefully
Public health officials are urging residents to celebrate the holidays safely as COVID-19 case rates rise in Marin County and across the Bay Area region. To help residents prepare, Marin’s Celebrate Safely webpage has received an update. Health officials cite several factors that contribute to … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: Gather together, but carefully
Marin Prep Football: No fingernails left in Novato
The yellow towels for San Marin fans will be out in force again this weekend as the Mustangs play for the Division V championship in prep football. Novato Advance Marinscope There’s nary a fingernail left in Novato. Coach Dom DiMare’s resilient San Marin Mustangs downed St. … [Read more...] about Marin Prep Football: No fingernails left in Novato
Up to 13,000-plus sequoias have died
The wildfires that have burned in California in the last two years have killed an estimated 9,761 to 13,737 sequoias. The death toll amounts to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees. “The sobering reality is that we have seen another huge loss within a finite population of these iconic … [Read more...] about Up to 13,000-plus sequoias have died
Epic waves pound Point Reyes
How big were the waves off Point Reyes during the “bomb cyclone” storm in late October? The L.A. Times reports that the No 29 buoy located 25 miles west of Point Reyes recorded waves of 30-plus feet high. That’s the second highest since the buoy was activated 23 years ago. … [Read more...] about Epic waves pound Point Reyes