(Editor's note: The Novato Advance and Marinscope newspapers went to press on Monday with the news that Marin would advance down the state's color-coded COVID-19 chart from "purple" to "red". That means more re-openings, indoor dining and shopping and schools green-lighted for for in-person … [Read more...] about State changes rules: Says Marin County cannot advance to ‘Red Tier’
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Returning to college in the Age of Coronavirus
By Derek Wilson Marinscope All the personal protective equipment — the gloves, the face shields and masks, and more — and all the cleaning and cleansing that have become a new part of our daily lives amid the global pandemic seem alien and annoying to a lot of people. But some people have been … [Read more...] about Returning to college in the Age of Coronavirus
Police Chief writes about Lee Gerner Park
(Editor’s note: This is a community letter from Novato Police Chief Matthew McCaffrey.) In response to several online postings, regarding the treatment of individuals living in a homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park, we felt it would be important to provide some information about a community … [Read more...] about Police Chief writes about Lee Gerner Park
Pages From The Past: When Highway 37 got a center divide
By Mark Read Pages From The Past (Editor’s Note: The history of Marin as told through the pages of the Novato Advance. Complied by Mark Read of the Nevada Historical Society.) 100 Years Ago September 1920 -- Quiet a wedding took place when Miss Catherine Rogers, daughter of Mr. and … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: When Highway 37 got a center divide
Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk closed Labor Day
The Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk will be closed on Monday, September 7 due to operational needs over the Labor Day holiday. People biking across the Bridge will be redirected to the east sidewalk, which will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians throughout the weekend. The west … [Read more...] about Golden Gate Bridge west sidewalk closed Labor Day
Mill Valley History: The old swimming hole
In around 1835, John Reed built a sawmill on Mill Creek. The saw that he obtained from the Russians at Fort Ross was powered by an undershot water wheel driven by water flowing in the creek. He built a dam upstream for a pond that stored water for use during periods of slack creek … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The old swimming hole
Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope How sad is 2020 politics? So sad that major political parties feel the need to shiv each other even when legit good news comes our way. Consider convalescent plasma. Last week we learned that those suffering from COVID-19 will now have that treatment … [Read more...] about Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sausalito City Council orders staff to make more time for public discussion on General Plan
The Sausalito City Council held a special meeting on updates to the town’s General Plan. Mayor Susan Cleveland-Knowles, above, told staff to come back with a plan to allow extra time for the public to study and comment on the latest changes. Council Member Joan Cox, bottom photo, said she wanted … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council orders staff to make more time for public discussion on General Plan
Tiburon wrestles with racism charge: Police chief and officer resign
Update: Tiburon's Police Michael Cronin and the supervisor involved in this case have resigned from the force.) Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The Black Lives Matter debate swept over Tiburon last week. The uber-wealthy, mostly white, bayside town in Marin held a three-hour Zoom session on … [Read more...] about Tiburon wrestles with racism charge: Police chief and officer resign
Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard
Mill Valley Aug. 20 - 26, 2020 Mr. Grump: A Mill Valley man living out the character of a proverbial Grumpy Old Man told police he is tired of picking up balls that come into his yard when the kids are playing ball next door. Wants the cops to make his neighbors be “more aware of how … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log: Grumpy old man tired of kids hitting balls in his yard