Winterfest, the 94941’s annual holiday celebration, returned on Dec. 3 and it was an absolute blockbuster with more than 1,000 people gathering on the plaza for an evening of good cheer, including performances from the Tam High Holiday Ensemble, Happy Feet tap dancers, Singers Marin, Marin Girls … [Read more...] about Holiday spirit keeps coming in Mill Valley
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Santa brings holiday cheer to Bel Marin Keys
Kids and adults at Bel Marin Keys in Novato greeted Santa arriving by boat. Above, Santa leaves to bring Christmas cheer to you and old elsewhere in Marin. This is a long standing neighborhood tradition sponsored by Bel Marin Keys Yacht Club. … [Read more...] about Santa brings holiday cheer to Bel Marin Keys
Bicyclist Peter Grace killed in San Rafael
A bicyclist identified as Peter Grace, 70, was killed on Saturday morning, Nov. 2, the San Rafael Police Department reported. It happened on Andersen Drive at the SMART railroad grade crossing. A preliminary investigation determined Mr. Grace was headed northbound on Andersen Drive. As he … [Read more...] about Bicyclist Peter Grace killed in San Rafael
Marin ranches protected
More than 700 acres of farmland of local importance in Marin was protected last week with a $3.33 million grant to MALT. Marin County Special to Marinscope Aided by local voter-supported tax revenue, Marin County Parks and the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) have collaborated for … [Read more...] about Marin ranches protected
Amid revolt, Fairfax Town Council reorganizes
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter In the annual ceremonial changing of the guard on the Fairfax Town Council, Barbara Coler last week ascended to the position of mayor and Lisel Blash became vice-mayor. This is the third go around for Coler as mayor. She takes over from Chance … [Read more...] about Amid revolt, Fairfax Town Council reorganizes
County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
Marin County Special to Marinscope The Marin County Board of Supervisors has recognized 121 outstanding MarinShares volunteers and Marinterns students for their significant contributions to County departments. The group includes eight volunteers who gave 20 or more years of service — … [Read more...] about County recognizes efforts of volunteers, interns
New Year’s Eve storytelling under the stars
Marinscope Stories have been part of the human experience since the beginning of our time. They provide an opportunity to share common experiences, allowing for better understanding among us. Redwood trees, giants of the forest, stretch majestically towards the sky, reaching for the stars. On … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve storytelling under the stars
Sgt. Sean Kerr retiring from Central Marin Police
Marinscope Central Marin Police Sergeant Sean Kerr, badge number 17, is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to the communities of Corte Madera, Larkspur, and San Anselmo. Sgt. Kerr started his law enforcement career with the Mill Valley Police Department in 1998 where he was a Field … [Read more...] about Sgt. Sean Kerr retiring from Central Marin Police
Marin 911: Teen accuses parents of taking his dope, police called
FAIRFAX My Dope: Police were summoned to an overheated family scene on Marin Road where a 15-year-old boy was demanding that his parents give him his marijuana back. The parents said they didn’t have it. Situation escalated. Service provided. Unfinished Business: A citizen reported a dog … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Teen accuses parents of taking his dope, police called
Kamala’s stove, COVID vaccination rates and ‘thank you’ for standing up for Jews
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick ‘Tis the season … to get sick. The Marin County Health Department is doing its best to warn residents that the worst is yet to come as the flu, COVID and RSV bear down on the Bay Area. Thanks to the federal government’s missteps and … [Read more...] about Kamala’s stove, COVID vaccination rates and ‘thank you’ for standing up for Jews