By Derek Wilson Marinscope “I couldn’t stand back and see the planet burn,” said Corte Madera teen Sarah Goody, even as wildfires continue to rampage across Northern California. Spurred into action, Goody in April 2019 founded Climate NOW, a youth-led organization with the goal of educating … [Read more...] about Corte Madera girl energized to mobilize Marin’s youth for climate change
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And Woodacre loved Marylu Giddings back
By Derek Wilson Marinscope With scenic trails to walk, a few lakes for fishing, and hills to just sit and watch the sun set, the San Geronimo Valley can be a haven for landscape painters, outdoorsmen … and dog lovers. Marylu Giddings was a fixture in Woodacre with her beloved spaniels and … [Read more...] about And Woodacre loved Marylu Giddings back
Marin juggles September disasters
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In the middle of September 2020, Marin finds itself with worries on multiple fronts. Wildfires nearby burn unabated, unhealthy red skies loom overhead as if the apocalypse were near, and the COVID-19 pandemic bedevils the local economy. On the … [Read more...] about Marin juggles September disasters
Pages From The Past: Mansion was the site of many social gatherings
By Mike Read Novato Historical Society 100 Years Ago September 1920 -- Misses Margaret and Lulu Sutton have gone to Humboldt County with their brother, for a two weeks’ vacation. Miss Sutton, who is a teacher in the Novato schools, will resume her duties in October. -- A.Respini and … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mansion was the site of many social gatherings
This bus doesn’t go to heaven
Sausalito Sept. 3 - 9, 2020 Bus To Heaven: A dead animal was placed in a produce box and left at the bus stop. Unfortunately, there is no bus service to heaven in Sausalito. If only … Yelling Man: A “belligerent, yelling man” roamed the waterfront weirding people out. Cops checked him … [Read more...] about This bus doesn’t go to heaven
Fairfax top cop to retire
After 40 years of law enforcement, Fairfax police Chief Christopher Morin plans to retire in December. Three Marin chiefs of police will retire this year. San Rafael’s Diana Bishop will also retire as well as Tiburon’s Michael Cronin. After 40 years of law enforcement, Fairfax police Chief … [Read more...] about Fairfax top cop to retire
Novato teen, 17, arrested for robbery
On Sept. 11, at 12:20 a.m., Novato Police Officers responded to the Loop Gas Station at 2085 Novato Boulevard on the report of an armed robbery. It was reported that a male suspect entered the Loop shortly after midnight, brandished a large kitchen knife and demanded money from the store … [Read more...] about Novato teen, 17, arrested for robbery
Gender reveal? More like an IQ reveal
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In the vast expanse of American dumb-assery comes the news that a gender reveal party caused the wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest. These goofy celebrations tell the world about a baby’s genitalia, usually involving an explosion or something … [Read more...] about Gender reveal? More like an IQ reveal
Let us never forget
On Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed when the nation was attacked on a clear late-summer morning. As people fled the Twin Towers and surrounding area, firefighters, police officers and medical personnel rushed towards the scene and into the buildings. Their purpose was to save lives and fight … [Read more...] about Let us never forget
Crave, Novato’s newest restaurant, opens
New Novato restaurant Crave opens tomorrow (Sept. 10) for patio dining, serving upscale farm to table California cuisine. Headed up by Executive Chef and partner Christian Pulido working with managing partner Shah Bahreyni and partner Peter Paul. The venue was previously home to Boca … [Read more...] about Crave, Novato’s newest restaurant, opens