The Curtain Theatre, Mill Valley’s own company of Shakespeare players, is bouncing back after a traumatic gap year to stage one of the Bard's best-loved comedies. Twelfth Night has been performed countless times because of a timeless blend of romance, humor and music. The dates this year are … [Read more...] about Curtain Theatre returns with Twelfth Night
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LGP resolution draws nearer
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance The fight between the entrenched homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park and the city of Novato moved closer to a possible resolution in federal court this week. Last week, Federal District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers modified her temporary … [Read more...] about LGP resolution draws nearer
Pages From The Past: 100 years ago Novato population was 1,193
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1921 -- One hundred volunteers from Novato and Black Point, co-operating with the fire departments of the two towns, and with section crews of the Northwestern Pacific railway, today were fighting a forest fire which broke out yesterday … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: 100 years ago Novato population was 1,193
California Marine’s body identified and recovered
Pfc. Royal L. Waltz The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Marine Corps Pfc. Royal L. Waltz, 20, of Cambria, California, killed during World War II, was accounted for on May 15, 2019. In November 1943, Waltz was a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 18th Marine … [Read more...] about California Marine’s body identified and recovered
Uncomfortable conversations with Black men
On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Mill Valley Police Department hosted the second meeting of the “Uncomfortable Conversations with Black Men” series. This discussion was part of a series of conversations presented by the Phoenix Project of Marin (a program of Performing Stars), Marin City Ministerial … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable conversations with Black men
Picture of the Week: Vandal strikes again
Cop details in federal court observed homeless behavior in LGP — drugs, alcoholism and risky COVID behavior
(Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from a filing in federal court from Novato Police Officer Alan Bates on the homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park.) I am a supervisor for the Novato Response Team in the City of Novato Police Department. Unless otherwise stated, I have personal knowledge of the … [Read more...] about Cop details in federal court observed homeless behavior in LGP — drugs, alcoholism and risky COVID behavior
Judge modifies TRO in Lee Gerner homeless encampment dispute
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance Federal Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers modified her temporary restraining order against the City of Novato today, dealing a blow to homeless advocates who maintain that unless the city has a place for them to stay, they may camp out anywhere they want in … [Read more...] about Judge modifies TRO in Lee Gerner homeless encampment dispute
It’s official — mask up whether you are vaccinated or not
It is now official: If you live in California you must mask up indoors in public settings whether you are vaccinated or not. California public health officials issued that statement today. The major policy shift stems from the increase in hospitalizations caused by the delta variant of COVID-19, … [Read more...] about It’s official — mask up whether you are vaccinated or not
Letter to the editor: Shops hurt by homeless
Dear editor, I watched the Novato City Council meeting the other night and I am sorry that a lot of people are homeless and it can happen to anybody. I am sure that the city’s leaders are trying to do the best they can for the homeless in this area. The homeless people … [Read more...] about Letter to the editor: Shops hurt by homeless