Jim Steele/Planet in the Balance Most people are unaware that the greenhouse gases CO2 and H2O, both warm and cool our planet. When I mention that CO2 has a cooling effect, I’m amazed by the hateful tirades from paranoid people who dismiss scientific truth as “dangerous … [Read more...] about Jim Steele’s Planet in the Balance column: Greenhouse gases warm … and cool
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Breaking News: Marin County declares drought emergency
Board declares drought emergency After hearing details about Marin County’s dry conditions and water supplies, the Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 18 to declare a local emergency and acknowledge the imminent threat of disaster. The declaration acknowledges the … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Marin County declares drought emergency
Marin’s population drops slightly; San Rafael takes the biggest hit
Marin County dropped in population by 2,614 residents, or 1% of its population, reducing its total to 257,774. The biggest loss happened in San Rafael which suffered a loss of 369 people. The smallest loss occurred in Novato, where the population dropped by 55. Marin’s unincorporated area lost the … [Read more...] about Marin’s population drops slightly; San Rafael takes the biggest hit
Man threatens San Anselmo’s Black mayor
Marinscope The Central Marin Police Authority arrested Jerald Welty, 63, of San Anselmo last week for leaving voicemails threatening physical harm to the town’s mayor. Mayor Brian Colbert, who is Black, reported the threats to police who arrested Welty and searched his home. “Due to … [Read more...] about Man threatens San Anselmo’s Black mayor
Mill Valley LL/Week of May 10-16
The playoffs are just two weeks away, and this special return of baseball to Boyle Park in 2021 has provided all the regular season thrills a ball fan could ask for. The Majors standings are led by the 9-1 White Sox, but the Giants and A’s are hot on their tails at 8-2. The Minors standings are a … [Read more...] about Mill Valley LL/Week of May 10-16
Best Guess Horoscope: Do What You Love
DEEP THOUGHTS: Do what you love, and money will follow. (This does not mean you may eat pizza, drink wine, nap in your underwear, take selfies with your dog … and wait for the government check in the mail.) Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 It is likely this week you will re-read cooking … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope: Do What You Love
Pages From The Past: Mrs. Miller didn’t see the train
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- Mrs. W.C. Miller, wife of the owner of the Grand … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mrs. Miller didn’t see the train
Marin drought update
The Marin County Board of Supervisors has invited representatives from the county’s two largest water districts to provide a public update about local drought conditions during its May 18 meeting. During the session, the Board also will consider declaring a local emergency and imminent threat of … [Read more...] about Marin drought update
Commentary: What’s wrong with the Novato school system?
The “N-Word” refers to, well, you know what it refers to. And like the name of the evil character in the Harry Potter novels, it’s the word that no one may speak. EVER. Yet, that is what Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees President Ross Millerick allegedly did during a recent … [Read more...] about Commentary: What’s wrong with the Novato school system?
Celebrating Marin’s best and brightest
By Derek Wilson Marinscope After a year of extraordinary hardships shared by all, Marin County’s high school communities came together Monday evening to recognize a special group of student-athletes who have made a positive influence on and off campus. The Marin Athletic Foundation honored … [Read more...] about Celebrating Marin’s best and brightest