The band Glory Dayz featuring Frankie Adel, formerly of Sha Na Na, will play at Trek Winery in Novato on Nov. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Glory Dayz consists of long-time bay area performers, including Dave Bringhurst from the 1970's Novato Band "Afton"; guitar player John Lawrence from … [Read more...] about Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25
Ross Valley
Treasure Hunt in Fairfax a huge success
Dear editor, Thank you again for including the Fairfax Treasure Hunt in the Ross Valley Reporter. The event was a huge success! We had more than 100 participants, and they all seemed to have a great time. We raised nearly $1,500 for the Marin Museum of Bicycling. I really appreciate your … [Read more...] about Treasure Hunt in Fairfax a huge success
After a year, rent control in Fairfax still mostly cloudy
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter Fairfax became the first town in Marin to approve rent control. However, precisely when the controversial idea might actually be implemented remains murky. The muddy waters of rent control stirred again at Wednesday’s (Nov. 1) Town Council meeting … [Read more...] about After a year, rent control in Fairfax still mostly cloudy
The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
Marin County Special to Marinscope Rick Saber, a retired U.S. Navy and civilian aviator and the commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7816 in Novato, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the military monuments at the … [Read more...] about The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Federal courts split another baby in the ongoing tussle between California cities and homeless advocates. Elected officials representing the people of San Rafael passed restrictive camping rules designed to spread out the homeless and prevent large … [Read more...] about Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Around town in 60 seconds
Got a Minute … Why in the world, after decades of having lively, sometimes passionate, never boring (well sometimes boring) Town Council meetings, would our mayor have to write rules that censor and silence citizen voices? Sounds like a move straight out of the classroom of a Marxist … [Read more...] about Around town in 60 seconds
Mill Valley’s Community Chat
Mill Valley Mayor Urban Carmel, Vice Mayor Stephen Burke, and City Manager Todd Cusimano invite all to a “Community Chat” at 5:30 p.m. live and in person on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Mill Valley City Hall or via Zoom. This is a series of informal meetings intended to give everyone the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s Community Chat
Lew Tremaine says: Get involved and bring the kids
The View from The Hill/Lew Tremaine When my sons were little, I would always bring them with me when I did community volunteer work. Creek clean-ups, restorations of Peri Park, walking neighborhoods for political campaigns (they loved taking turns knocking on doors); they had a great … [Read more...] about Lew Tremaine says: Get involved and bring the kids
Marin Forum: Rangers, community, trust and disaster
By Niccolo Caldararo Reading about the fires in Hawaii and how people in paradise are reliving the recent wildfires is terrible. However, it must be clear to most people that we are beset by multiple disasters, most a result of climate change, our lives, our towns and our county safety are … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: Rangers, community, trust and disaster
Marin Forum: It’s not easy being green and affordable…
By Teliha Draheim California has a conflict of interests. California’s climate policy, with its unrealistic expectations about the benefits of electrification, appears to conflict with California’s unrealistic expectations about building affordable housing. The concept that … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: It’s not easy being green and affordable…