The Leatherback Sea Turtle makes the Marin coast its home for part of the year. Marinscope Leatherback sea turtles that forage off the Marin coast are trending towards extinction in as little as a few decades, according to a new survey published in Global Ecology and Conservation. The … [Read more...] about Marin leatherback sea turtles in trouble
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Dr. Martin Brotman — 1939 – 2020
Dr. Martin Brotman -- 1939 - 2020 Marinscope Dr. Martin Brotman, 81, is being remembered by family, friends and coworkers across North America for his work in the medical community, and his faith and compassion that enriched the lives of so many. A longtime Tiburon resident, he passed away … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Brotman — 1939 – 2020
SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
Stephanie Moulton-Peters of Mill Valley took the oath of Tuesday (Jan. 5) office and became District 3 Supervisor representing the communities in Southern Marin. She replaces the retired Kate Sears. Administering the oath is Congressman Jared Huffman. … [Read more...] about SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
‘The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin’
The Marin County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a free community education forum entitled, “The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin” on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom teleconference. Guest speakers include: Benita McLarin, FACHE, Director, Marin County Health and … [Read more...] about ‘The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin’
Police seek tent ripper
On Sunday, Jan. 3, in the area of Sunset Drive, a man was recorded on a trail camera, vandalizing tents at a homeless encampment. The victim called Novato Police to report the incident and stated that this is not the first time the victim’s tent has been vandalized at this location. In the … [Read more...] about Police seek tent ripper
Mill Valley DEI Report: ‘A moment of racial awakeing’
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In a report that some are calling a roadmap for Marin in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Mill Valley Herald starts a series today highlighting the town’s report from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. The DEI Task Force was … [Read more...] about Mill Valley DEI Report: ‘A moment of racial awakeing’
Pages From The Past: Miss Pimentel ate poison toadstools
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
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
More bad news for 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 … [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