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Opera at the Lark
The Lark Theater in downtown Larkspur is still going through renovation and probably won’t officially reopen until 2022. But, on Oct. 9 the historic facility will work around construction to feature the live Met opera series. Hardhats will be issued, as well as complimentary muffins and coffee for … [Read more...] about Opera at the Lark
Gov. Newsom criticized for nursing home deaths
This from CalMatters.org this morning. California’s reputation as a national leader in the COVID response was turned on its head Tuesday, when state lawmakers launched a blistering attack on the Newsom administration’s handling of nursing homes amid the pandemic.The rebuke of the California … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom criticized for nursing home deaths
Marin 911: Hateful yeller with a puppy
Sausalito Sept. 22 - 28, 2021 Yeller: A man yelled anti-semetic slurs to people on Bridgeway on Sept. 26. He had a small puppy with him. Citizens were concerned about his slurs and the welfare of his puppy. Dog Bite: Citizens heard a woman scream from Gabriel Park. Police arrived and found … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Hateful yeller with a puppy
Sausalito History: Call to exterminate sea lions
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society As a 15-year volunteer at the Marine Mammal Center, I was appalled to find this 1921 letter to the Editor of the Sausalito News. Note that some of the writer’s claims are unsubstantiated and dubious. He began by claiming, “Some time ago … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Call to exterminate sea lions
San Rafael, Novato were centers of COVID during the pandemic — here are the numbers, town by town.
Marinscope As of Sept. 1, Marin’s population centers -- San Rafael and Novato -- lead the county in the number of reported COVID-19 cases since the pandemic started. A total of 5,381people in San Rafael and 3,400 people in Novato have contracted the illness. The third highest … [Read more...] about San Rafael, Novato were centers of COVID during the pandemic — here are the numbers, town by town.
Council sets Oct. 12 to make a call on District 5
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance The Novato City Council, which likes to take pride in it’s “no drama” approach of late to Council meetings, found itself squabbling at the last meeting. The issue at hand: How to fill the vacancy left by Hamilton area Councilmember Amy Peele, who … [Read more...] about Council sets Oct. 12 to make a call on District 5
MultiCultural Commission’s annual report
Marinscope After technical difficulties prevented the Novato Multi-Cultural Commission from making its annual report at the last Novato City Council meeting, Chair Nicole Gardner returned to the virtual Novato City Council Meeting on Sept 28 to make the report. And it went off without a … [Read more...] about MultiCultural Commission’s annual report
Fairfax road projects OK’d
Marinscope The Fairfax Town Council held a 10-minute special meeting on Sept. 22 to approve a contract for the interim public works director and to authorize the town manager to “negotiate and execute up to five separate public works contracts for public work capital repairs, each in an amount … [Read more...] about Fairfax road projects OK’d
Marin redistricting kicks into a higher gear
The County of Marin continues to collect public input on the redistricting process and has scheduled two sessions on the topic during Board of Supervisors meetings in October. The boundaries between Marin County’s five supervisorial districts are under review to assure relatively equal population … [Read more...] about Marin redistricting kicks into a higher gear