Marin County Public Health officials are urging Marin residents to get a flu shot this season. There is no vaccination for the COVID-19 coronavirus yet, but there is one for the seasonal influenza. Doctors with Marin County Public Health are working to prevent a local “twindemic” of COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Do what you can to stop the ‘Twindemic’
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Election ballots on the way
Be on the lookout for your voting ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. They have been sent to all active, registered voters in Marin County. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, voters are encouraged to return their completed ballot by mail. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before … [Read more...] about Election ballots on the way
Marin community newspapers sells Pacifica Tribune
Coastside News Group, Inc. (CNGI) announced today it will begin publishing the Pacifica Tribune starting Oct. 20. According to CEO Rich Klein, “We will expand quality news coverage in Pacifica, in print and online. We will continue to expand our award-winning coverage in Half Moon Bay. The synergies … [Read more...] about Marin community newspapers sells Pacifica Tribune
John Read: Marin’s Forgotten Pioneer, Part II
By Elenore Meherin and Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society Last week we presented Elenore Meherin’s Sausalito News account of John Read’s 1831 arrival at Yerba Buena, where he met Hilarita Sanchez, who became the love of his life. Here’s the second part of her saga, lightly … [Read more...] about John Read: Marin’s Forgotten Pioneer, Part II
Was it worth it?
(To start a free trial home delivery subscription to the Novato Advance, send you name and address to Publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com.) Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media I’m reluctant to lower the boom on any public official who did what they thought right during … [Read more...] about Was it worth it?
Why can’t more white people die?
Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media I am bemused by the hand-wringing over the disparity between the number of white people in the Bay Area who have contracted COVID-19 and the number of brown people. Apparently, more Latinos contracted the disease because they represent a greater … [Read more...] about Why can’t more white people die?
City of Novato cuts staff
The City of Novato has cut its workforce by the equivalent of 17 people to cope with the ongoing budget crunch. The City Council made the decision last month. Most of the cuts will come to positions already left unfilled. It represents a reduction of about 8 percent. Mayor Pro Tem Pat … [Read more...] about City of Novato cuts staff
The oldest person in Marin turns 112
Marinscope Corte Madera resident Pauline Angleman turned 112 this Sunday making her one of the oldest, perhaps the oldest, person in Marin. In a normal year, Angleman’s birthday is cause for a big celebration. But with COVID-19 restrictions, a scaled back celebration took place and … [Read more...] about The oldest person in Marin turns 112
League of Women Voters of Marin voter education schedule
The League of Women Voters of Marin County will hold a number of virtual election events in October leading up to the Nov. 3 general election. -- Marin Healthcare District Director on Monday, Oct. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Visit the Candidate Forum page at www.marinlwv.org for the YouTube live stream … [Read more...] about League of Women Voters of Marin voter education schedule
A polite debate in San Anselmo
By Derek Wilson Marinscope The candidates in the race for the San Anselmo Town Council were not necessarily asked how they would fix the world, just how they would fix their own corner of the world. Some of the questions thrown to the five candidates during last Friday night’s virtual … [Read more...] about A polite debate in San Anselmo