It’s shuffle time for some politicos in Marin. Marin County Supervisor Judy Arnold earlier in the year announced her retirement. That prompted Novato City Councilmember Eric Lucan to announce his bid to take over the seat. Then last week Supervisor Damon Connolly announced he will … [Read more...] about Political Marin shuffle
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110th Dipsea this November
Special to Marinscope With the pandemic cancelling last year’s 110th Dipsea Race and causing it to be rescheduled this year from June 13 to Nov. 7, things have slowed down for Alex Varner. For now. After setting a Dipsea record in winning his ninth fastest time award two years ago, the … [Read more...] about 110th Dipsea this November
Marin will be mask-free by Thanksgiving … maybe
Marinscope Despite news that masks in the Bay Area are on their way out, the devil’s in the details. And Marin is still a ways from the finish line. Health leaders in the nine Bay Area counties issued guidelines last week for the end of masks. A county has to qualify for the “yellow” … [Read more...] about Marin will be mask-free by Thanksgiving … maybe
Dr. Elizabeth Hrevitz on Marin’s mental health inequities
The Outdoor Art Club on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. will host Dr. Elizabeth Hrevitz talking about mental Health and the COVID-19 pandemic. She is the Chief Behavioral Health Officer at Marin Community Clinics and will discuss how the intersection of income inequality, health disparities, and the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Dr. Elizabeth Hrevitz on Marin’s mental health inequities
Novato Senior Club back up and running
The Novato Senior Citizens Club is back up and running. Sal Priolo, past president, told the Novato Advance that the club is meeting Mondays at noon at the Hill Community Room on the grounds of the Margaret Todd Senior Center. For more information, call 415-899-8290. … [Read more...] about Novato Senior Club back up and running
Pages From The Past: Novato Columbus Day fete
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago October 1921 -- Will Cain was called out early Monday morning to fix a telephone pole which had been run into and broken off. We understand that several machines were wrecked by running into this pole although some one was there to caution them, … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato Columbus Day fete
Death meds easier to get
Gov. Gavin Newsom for signing Senate Bill 380 signed SB380 into law last week, making it easier for terminally ill Californians to access the End of Life Option Act. The signing coincides with the 6th anniversary of the signing of the End of Life Option Act into law by then-Governor Jerry … [Read more...] about Death meds easier to get
Rep. Huffman Town Hall with AOC
On Friday, October 15 at 2:30 pm PT, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) will be holding a virtual Town Hall. During the event, the congressmembers will discuss their efforts to help the country and the … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman Town Hall with AOC
Mill Valley history: In 1953 came Sutton Manor
Marin History/Mill Valley In April 1953, the Mill Valley City Council approved the development of Sutton Manor, a subdivision located north of East Blithedale in Alto. The city annexed the land. The 125 homes are on Meadow Drive., Dorset Lane., Somerset Way and three shorter … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: In 1953 came Sutton Manor
Segregation unmistakable in Marin
Marinscope Where is the most segregated neighborhood in the Bay Area? It’s the Canal Area in San Rafael. That’s according to the Othering and Belonging Institute, a UC Berkeley research organization. It did an analysis of racial demographics in every neighborhood in the Bay Area using what is … [Read more...] about Segregation unmistakable in Marin