Several new tools are now available for homeowners interested in building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), also known as a second unit, a granny flat, an in-law unit, or a converted garage. Help is available whether a property owner wants to generate extra income, create more housing for the local … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about building an ADU in Marin
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School Update: Many kids will be home through the holidays
Marinscope (Novato residents: To start a no obligation free trial home delivery of the Novato Advance, email Publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com.) There will be new meaning for “home for holidays” for students in Novato and San Marin high school students. They will remain at … [Read more...] about School Update: Many kids will be home through the holidays
Ring the Alarm: Hate targeting Jews on the rise
Superintendent of the Tamalpais Union High School District Tara Taupier Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope School officials in Marin County held a Zoom meeting last week as a follow-up to anti-semitic Instragram accounts that targeted Jewish students at Redwood High School. The … [Read more...] about Ring the Alarm: Hate targeting Jews on the rise
Election ballots on the way
Be on the lookout for your voting ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. They have been sent to all active, registered voters in Marin County. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, voters are encouraged to return their completed ballot by mail. Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before … [Read more...] about Election ballots on the way
Ross Historical Society makes history
Branson students in the 1940s Shermn R. Frederick Marinscope After 50 years of presenting a First Friday Forenoon history lesson, the Moya Library-Ross Historical Society found a way to make history themselves. For the first time, the event itself was done via Zoom to comply with the … [Read more...] about Ross Historical Society makes history
Buckle up for post-election violence
By Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media Sherm Frederick Gun sales from coast to coast and throughout the fruited plain have soared in the runup to the presidential election. And where are sales really up? In the seven presidential “toss up” states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, … [Read more...] about Buckle up for post-election violence
Fairfax top cop to retire
After 40 years of law enforcement, Fairfax police Chief Christopher Morin plans to retire in December. Three Marin chiefs of police will retire this year. San Rafael’s Diana Bishop will also retire as well as Tiburon’s Michael Cronin. After 40 years of law enforcement, Fairfax police Chief … [Read more...] about Fairfax top cop to retire
Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Sherman R. Frederick 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 … [Read more...] about Screw the politicians and hooray for the scientists
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Pandemic be damned, new restaurant opens in Marin
Photo by Derek Wilson/Marinscope Amy's Drive-Thru celebrated the grand opening of its new Corte Madera site on Tuesday, Aug. 11, marking the completion of a project that had been delayed for months by the state lockdown. The restaurant, on Paradise Drive, replaces the Denny's which had been a … [Read more...] about Pandemic be damned, new restaurant opens in Marin