By Mark Read First horse show big success (Editor’s note: This feature highlights the history of Marin through the pages of the Novato Advance, courtesy of the Novato Historical Society.) 100 Years Ago June 1920 -- A new gate has been installed in the levee near Novato, which will … [Read more...] about Pages From the Past
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Indivisible Marin grew during the coronavirus pandemic
Compiled by Sherman R. Frederick Marin’s famed grassroots political activism hasn’t missed a beat in 2020, despite it being one of the weirdest years in American history. Marinscope caught up with Susan Morgan, the leader of Indivisible Marin, and chatted with her about the challenges in the … [Read more...] about Indivisible Marin grew during the coronavirus pandemic
Marin Academy 2020 graduation ceremony
Photos by Derek Wilson/MarinscopeThe ceremony was certainly different, but Marin Academy's graduating Class of 2020 had the chance to celebrate on Saturday, June 6. Families of seniors drove through The Ring at the entrance to the campus, where graduates got out of their cars one at a time for an … [Read more...] about Marin Academy 2020 graduation ceremony
Special commentary: Closing Grant Avenue is a good move
By Sherman R. Frederick It’s a smart play. The City of Novato and local merchants have decided to block off Grant Avenue in downtown Novato on the weekends for pedestrians. The closure will occur from 1 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday starts this weekend and lasts through the summer. A lot of … [Read more...] about Special commentary: Closing Grant Avenue is a good move
Religious gatherings in Marin get the green light to hold in-person services
MarinscopeIt may not be 100 percent safe to go back to church. But, Marin health officers have given the green light for religious and cultural services to resume in person in groups of less than 100 people. The new COVID-19 pandemic guidance includes expectations for physical distancing, face … [Read more...] about Religious gatherings in Marin get the green light to hold in-person services
The D-Day saga of one local boy
Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society In the weeks following the June 6, 1944, invasion of Europe the Sausalito News carried many reports on the exploits of local boys who participated in D-day and subsequent fighting. One in particular stands out. A July 6 article stated: … [Read more...] about The D-Day saga of one local boy
When the mob comes for you
Sherman R. Frederick Publisher In the post-George-Floyd apocalypse, it must be said that it’s a dangerous world out there for political leaders. Just ask the good mayor of Mill Valley. At a City Council meeting on June 1 a person called in to complain about a Black Lives Matter … [Read more...] about When the mob comes for you
MV History: Remembering Alice Eastwood
Eastwood Trail, Camp Eastwood and Camp Eastwood Road are on Mt. Tamalpais maps. Eastwood Way and Eastwood Park are in Tam Valley. They are named for the self-taught botanist, Alice Eastwood, who botanized Mt. Tam actively from 1912 to 1929. She was the Curator of Botany … [Read more...] about MV History: Remembering Alice Eastwood
Mill Valley City Council to discuss George Floyd’s death
A Message from the Mill Valley City CouncilIncidents like the death of Mr. Floyd at the hands of law enforcement while other officers stood back and watched have to stop.All five of your Councilmembers were appalled by this tragic event. Let’s be clear. Racism and police violence will not be … [Read more...] about Mill Valley City Council to discuss George Floyd’s death
Marin cop Log: The sounds of fornication:
Sausalito June 1 - 4, 2020 Tagging: Two young men were caught on video in an area on Bridgeway where tagging took place. Vandalism and video reported to police. Tree Cutting: A citizen reported a tree being cut down on Cloud View Road. Police checked, the cutters had a permit to do … [Read more...] about Marin cop Log: The sounds of fornication: