Tam High grad Kylie Frame, whose Feed the Frontlines Marin, a community-driven movement that raised more than $65,000 to both feed first responders but also to support local restaurants trying to sustain themselves amidst the pandemic, drew widespread plaudits and support for her efforts. People … [Read more...] about Kylie Frame gains accolades
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Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Marinscope At it’s Nov. 18 City Council meeting, Larkspur officials expressed an interest in at least looking at the idea of changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Mayor Catherine Way said the town is willing to “continue the dialogue process.” Sir Francis Drake … [Read more...] about Larkspur says it is open to changing the name of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Distemper hits Marin
The first outbreak of the distemper virus in Marin in some 12 years has been reported by Marin Humane and WildCare. The disease does not affect humans, but spreads in animals through bodily fluids. WildCare reported that the Mill Valley seems to be a hotspot for the outbreak. … [Read more...] about Distemper hits Marin
ICE Out boycotts Marin County TRUTH Act forum
ICE Out of Marin (IOOM), a coalition of social justice and immigration reform activists, has joined members of San Rafael’s Canal community in a boycott of the county’s TRUTH Act Forum. The forum was scheduled to take place Tuesday. In a letter to the board, IOOM co-chair Lisa Bennett … [Read more...] about ICE Out boycotts Marin County TRUTH Act forum
Governor in quarantine
Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted last week that he and his family are quarantining after they were exposed to COVID-19. The tweet said they learned that they had come into contact with a California Highway Patrol officer who had tested positive for COVID-19. The officer provides security for the Newsom … [Read more...] about Governor in quarantine
Santa’s Novato mail outpost
Novato’s Santa’s mailbox is up and ready to go! Each night, Santa sends an elf to pick up mail and then Santa then responds back! Mailbox is located at 25 Driftwood Ave! Make sure a return address is included for a response! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Love, Santa. … [Read more...] about Santa’s Novato mail outpost
Girl, 4, drowns at Point Reyes
On Thanksgiving a 4-year-old girl drowned after a wave swept her into the ocean at Point Reyes National Seashore, the National Park Service reported. Emergency helicopters from CHP and the Coast Guard worked to rescue the girl. She was taken to Oakland Children's Hospital, where she was … [Read more...] about Girl, 4, drowns at Point Reyes
Mill Valley History: John D. Saxe — A School politician
John D. Saxe was an insurance broker. In 1906, when their home at Lombard and Taylor was destroyed in the earthquake and fire, he and his wife Alice moved to Belvedere. In 1908 they bought a lot in Homestead Valley and built a house there. In 1906, the Tamalpais Union High School … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: John D. Saxe — A School politician
Here’s the book sheriff asked to read
Marinscope So what is the book “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander all about? Marin County Board of Supervisor Kathrin Sears at a recent public meeting said she read it over the summer and found it “enlightening.” She wanted Marin Sheriff Robert Doyle to read it, and he said he … [Read more...] about Here’s the book sheriff asked to read
Pages From The Past: The Notorious Murder at Ruth Creek
Mark Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature recounts vignettes of Marin’s past through the pages of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago November 1920 -- It is not generally known that the Bugeia Bros., have fifteen thoroughbred horses on their ranch from one to two years … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: The Notorious Murder at Ruth Creek