Carlos AlvarezCarlos Alvarez of San Rafael, CA, was named to the University of Utah's Spring 2020 Dean's List. Alvarez's major is listed as Business Administration BS. Alvarez was among more than 7,500 students named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or … [Read more...] about Names in the news
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Cop log: Tennis criminals playing doubles instead of singles
Sausalito May 21 - 27 Money Taken: Overnight someone entered a red Prius and took $25. The car was not locked. (Yes, everyone is thinking the same thing.) Skiff Fight: Two men argued over tying a skiff to the dock and knots came to blows. Police called. Burglary: A homeowner on … [Read more...] about Cop log: Tennis criminals playing doubles instead of singles
Governor owes Marin an apology
By Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom put a target on the back of Marin. The threatened violence with which we are now faced is his fault. I don’t think there’s any other way to see it. Last Friday the governor, who is from Marin, told a story about racism in Marin. He … [Read more...] about Governor owes Marin an apology
Novato Unified Announces High School Graduations
The following announcement was sent this week to the Novato Advance and Marinscope Community Newspapers from the Novato school district: The Novato Unified School District is pleased to announce the high school graduations for 2020. A Graduation Committee of students, parents, and staff … [Read more...] about Novato Unified Announces High School Graduations
Sausalito History: Live music gatherings disappear in 2020
By Larry Clinton For the first time in 34 years, there is no Jazz and Blues by the Bay this summer. As a regular attendee for virtually every season, I decided to look into how this ongoing music fest came to be. The series was started in 1996, under the direction of Park and Rec director … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Live music gatherings disappear in 2020
Possible looting in Marin, police warn
Bon Air merchants were notified last night by the Central Marin Police that authorities have picked up "radio chatter" that a "parade of approximately 100 cars with 4 or 5 agitations in each are planning to target retail centers in Marin County." Stay tuned too MarinLocalNews.com for updates. … [Read more...] about Possible looting in Marin, police warn
Island of the Bounty documentary
The documentary Island of the Bounty by Ted Cochran will air 8 p.m. on June 6, on Comcast Channel 30/AT&T CH. 99 in Marin County. It can also be viewed anywhere from the CMCM web site at www.cmcm.org. Ted Cochran made this film when he first visited Pitcairn Island in the early … [Read more...] about Island of the Bounty documentary
Wildfox restaurant closing
A number of Novato small businesses will not return after the COVID-10 shutdown. The latest is the restaurant Wildfox. This was posted on business this week: "After 30 years ... Wildfox will not reopen." … [Read more...] about Wildfox restaurant closing
A Message from Chief Matthew McCaffrey
Dear Novato Community, In addressing the community we serve here in Novato, I would like to include the employees of the Novato Police Department. Feelings of disbelief, anger and sadness have surfaced across the nation and I share those feelings. At the Novato Police Department, our focus has … [Read more...] about A Message from Chief Matthew McCaffrey
County reopening offices — here are the details
Consistent with new orders from Marin County Public Health related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Marin will reintroduce in-person customer service options over the next two weeks. Several departments reopened offices June 1, and more plan to open June 2 and beyond. The County will … [Read more...] about County reopening offices — here are the details