Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: Pages From The Past is compiled from past issues of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago December 1920 -- Notice of Sale —John E. Edsberg to Thos. Richardson, fixtures in New Marin Market at Novato excepting stock. Thomas has bought the New … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Miss Pimentel ate poison toadstools
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Marin 911: Oh, those smart dogs
Sausalito Dec. 15 - 23, 2020 Marin Dogs Bark: A dog on Woodward Avenue was baking his head off until neighbors could take it no longer. Called police. As soon as the cops arrived, the dog got real quiet. Police talked to the dog’s “owners” and let them know that they have one very smart dog on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Oh, those smart dogs
New COVID strain hits California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today (Dec. 30) that the mutated strain of Coronavirus that has hit the UK has now been discovered in California. The new strain spreads 50% to 70% faster. The strain was first detected in San Diego.The announcement adds to the bad news of COVID spread in California. … [Read more...] about New COVID strain hits California
Mill Valley Trails
In 1910, A.D. Avery, civil engineer with the Tamalpais Land Water Co., issued map No. 9 depicting all properties, streets and lanes in what are now the city of Mill Valley, Almonte and Homestead Valley. With a few exceptions, the streets were laid out so as not to be too steep for horse … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Trails
Pandemic rules quiet Sweetwater
Marinscope The stage is empty and the hall is quiet these days at Mill Valley’s legendary Sweetwater Music Hall, silenced by stay at home orders enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The folks at Sweetwater are determined to keep the music alive, however. The Sweetwater board of directors … [Read more...] about Pandemic rules quiet Sweetwater
2020: A memorable election for Marin, nation
Derek Wilson Marinscope The old year is coming to a close, and the new year brings the anticipation of great change inspired by new leaders at the local and national levels. The November 2020 General Election proved to be one of the most memorable elections in history — and in some cases, … [Read more...] about 2020: A memorable election for Marin, nation
Prohibition jailed Sausalito’s mayor
Jack Tracy/Sausalito Historical Society One hundred years ago, national prohibition came to Sausalito. In his book Moments in Time, Jack Tracy tells how it affected life hereabouts: Sausalito's saloons and liquor stores closed; beer, wine, and whiskey disappeared from grocery store … [Read more...] about Prohibition jailed Sausalito’s mayor
2020: Police reform in Marin
Sherman R. FrederickMarinscope COVID-19 may have dominated our daily lives in 2020, but the death of George Floyd during an arrest in Minneapolis, brought large nationwide protests for police reform as well as additional scrutiny on local policing. Four police chiefs in Marin announced … [Read more...] about 2020: Police reform in Marin
‘We have done a good job’
Derek Wilson Marinscope Trying to put a positive spin on 2020, we had lots of quality family time. Sure, we'd all love a night out or a vacation, but the silver lining of the pandemic has been all the extra hours with loved ones in our immediate bubbles. It hasn’t been easy on anyone … [Read more...] about ‘We have done a good job’
Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report
In August, as the City of Mill Valley unveiled its choice of Dr. Patricia Patton to facilitate its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, members of the Mill Valley City Council pledged their commitment to do the long-term hard work and listening necessary to make impactful change on systemic … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s task force on diversity, equity and inclusion issues report