Mill Valley Sept. 10 - 17, 2020 ‘This Is Not Mexico’: Not for the first time, mind you, a man on Miller Avenue was heard to scream “This is Mill Valley, Not Mexico.” The person suspected of being the racist voice in the nightr was, once again, talked to by police and told in no uncertain terms … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: The Mill Valley racist yeller strikes again
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How we survived COVID-19
(Editor’s Note: This is part of an ongoing project by the Novato Historical Guide preserving the stories of how everyday people coped with COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.) By Barry Smail Novato Historical Guild “I’m conservative by nature, so always wear a mask,” declares Novato resident Rick … [Read more...] about How we survived COVID-19
Baywood artists paint Marin open spaces
Marinscope Brushstrokes add the fading light to lakes and the surrounding hillsides. The sunset begins to cast shadows across the canvas. Mill Valley artist Michael Friedland said, “I would say that my paintings are pretty much just that -- a reflection of the natural world. Certainly … [Read more...] about Baywood artists paint Marin open spaces
Best Guess Horoscope For The Week of Sept. 22
For the Week of Sept. 16 Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 Work will inform you of random drug testing in the office. Tell the boss “no thanks.” You grew up in Marin. You’ve already tested most of them. Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 You’ll’ get along with everyone this week. Even people … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope For The Week of Sept. 22
Novato PD resumes normal lobby hours
The Novato Police Department will resume normal front lobby activities beginning immediately. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lobby was previously closed due to COVID-19 concerns. The PD press release: "You are still able to report an emergency by phone by calling … [Read more...] about Novato PD resumes normal lobby hours
Get your flu shot now
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope As Marin heads into the 2020-2021 flu season with COVID-19 still hanging about, experts mince no words about how to protect yourself going into these potentially dangerous times: Get vaccinated for flu now. The flu season is expected to hit Marin in the … [Read more...] about Get your flu shot now
Au contraire, Sen. Dianne, the ‘height of hypocrisy’ is never, ever, reached
By Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media If you’re in your 20s and you’ve never seen American hypocrisy in full bloom, you are in for a magnificent display. Every single member of the Senate and the House of Representatives -- including all of our own Marin political luminaries -- will … [Read more...] about Au contraire, Sen. Dianne, the ‘height of hypocrisy’ is never, ever, reached
Mourning Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Eighteen Novatoans held a vigil last Sunday at the corner of Sherman and DeLong to honor the memory and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Ginsburg died on Friday. “A year ago, we moved to Novato from San Francisco,” said Jenny Collins, who … [Read more...] about Mourning Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Names in the News
Alexander Berry Alexander Berry of Sir Francis Drake High School graduated from Colgate University, a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by its commitment to global engagement, student-faculty research, off-campus study, sustainable practices, and utilizing … [Read more...] about Names in the News
Pages From The Past: Novato Mass celebrates VJ Day
Mark Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: This feature recounts news of Marin through the pages of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago September 1920 -- At the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Trumbull on Monday evening a most elaborate garden fete was held for the purpose of … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato Mass celebrates VJ Day