Gov. Gavin Newsom has lost popularity in California, a new poll shows. According to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, the governor’s standing has hit an all-time low. Forty-nine percent disapprove of his performance as governor. In … [Read more...] about Governor’s popularity slides in California
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Sheriff’s Department collecting toys for kids
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a pre-holiday celebration and toy give-away at the Southern Marin (Marin City) Substation on Dec. 19, and at the West Marin (Pt. Reyes) Substation on Dec. 21. The day is a fun experience where children (ages 2-12) can visit a “Big Guy in a Red … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department collecting toys for kids
Novato Holiday Crafts Fair Dec. 1-2
Marinscope Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services will hold its 2023 Holiday Crafts Fair on Friday, Dec. 1, from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities will be held at the Margaret Todd Senior Center, located at 1560 Hill Road. There will be more … [Read more...] about Novato Holiday Crafts Fair Dec. 1-2
Marin roads rated: Good in Larkspur; not so much in Fairfax
Ross Valley Reporter The Metropolitan Transportation Commission ranks roads in Marin and the Bay Area every year. This year, kudos went out to Larkspur’s roads, which vastly improved from a “poor” rating in 2017 to “very good” mark in 2022. However, as a whole Marin County roads only rated … [Read more...] about Marin roads rated: Good in Larkspur; not so much in Fairfax
Capt. Keady promoted at the Novato Fire District
Novato Advance/MarinscopeCaptain Tristan Keady began his career with the Novato Fire District as a Reserve, was then hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic and worked his way up through the ranks. He is on the leadership team for the Reserve program, served as a Fire Explorer advisor. He is now … [Read more...] about Capt. Keady promoted at the Novato Fire District
A Fairfax Thanksgiving
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli The Holiday season is officially here, as families and friends gather to spend quality table time together, giving thanks, appreciating and recognizing all that we have to be grateful for. It's a great time to celebrate, to love, to laugh and smile, to be … [Read more...] about A Fairfax Thanksgiving
The talk parents should have with their kids
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill Back when I was teaching a life skills class in middle schools around Marin, I always included a conversation about how to deal with the police. I think, Bruce Springstien put it most succinctly: “41 shots, Llana gets her son ready for school/ She … [Read more...] about The talk parents should have with their kids
Marin Forum: California’s hidden agenda
Marin Forum/Teliha Draheim There is a shortage of affordable housing in California, but there is no shortage of expensive homes. In their flawed assessment of how to solve housing needs, the State manufactured a crisis. Cities were blamed for not producing enough housing. Yet, California towns … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: California’s hidden agenda
We paid money to find this out?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Forty-three thousand dollars. That’s what the County paid Polco/National Research Center to find out that Marin-ers value the natural environment of Marin and want to protect it, the desire to stay vigilant in disaster preparedness and to provide … [Read more...] about We paid money to find this out?
GOP women of Marin set annual Christmas Holiday Boutique
The Novato Republican Women (new name) will hold its annual Christmas Holiday Boutique and Buffet Luncheon on Dec. 12 at the Marin County Club in Novato. The event features many items – mostly gently used or never used items – including jewelry, scarves, bags, holiday … [Read more...] about GOP women of Marin set annual Christmas Holiday Boutique