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No Shave November — it will grow on you

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The Marin County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) has announced its first ever “No Shave November” fundraising event.  While the event has been around for 20 years, starting in Australia, this is the first year in Marin. It focuses on men's health, specifically prostate cancer awareness, … [Read more...] about No Shave November — it will grow on you

Wait, what happened? And you let the guy go?

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Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The episode last week in the girl’s restroom at Mill Valley Middle School, and the police department’s press release on the matter, raise questions.  Here’s what we are told: On Monday, Oct. 30, at about 4:30 p.m. officers received a call for help … [Read more...] about Wait, what happened? And you let the guy go?

Marin Sheriff: Have a safe Halloween

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The Marin County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to stay safe and have a great time this Halloween. Here are a few tips to ensure that you and everyone you're with are safe this year -Always look both directions before crossing the street. -Dark colored costumes are hard to see, so … [Read more...] about Marin Sheriff: Have a safe Halloween

Marin’s Rep. Huffman condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorism against Israel

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Today, U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02) released the following statement: “On October 7th, Hamas brutally killed more than 1,300 innocent civilians and took more than 200 people hostage in an unprovoked terrorist attack on Israel.  There has been more bloodshed in the days since, … [Read more...] about Marin’s Rep. Huffman condemns Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorism against Israel

‘Mayberry on LSD’

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Dear editor,  Just a note to say I really enjoy your "Marinscope" paper and look forward to reading each issue.  My grandfather moved to Sausalito in 1907. An early job he had was as a drayman moving furniture in a horse drawn wagon. He said it would take an entire day to deliver a … [Read more...] about ‘Mayberry on LSD’

Are the homeless more important than my kids? 

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Dear Editor, Are the homeless of more value than the children of Fairfax?Children are to be nourished and protected.Pavilion? Peri Park? Ball Park? Now near the library?  What is the purpose of these family features?Why do we the people of Fairfax need to sacrifice our children and families for the … [Read more...] about Are the homeless more important than my kids? 

Decorum or Draconian: No clapping, no loud speaking, no signs or you’ll be ejected from Fairfax Town Council meetings

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The Fairfax Town Council will consider implementing a number of rules restricting the behavior of public speakers at its Nov. 1 meeting. People who “disturb, disrupt, impede, or render infeasible the orderly conduct of a public meeting,” can be ejected from the meeting, the new rules say. If … [Read more...] about Decorum or Draconian: No clapping, no loud speaking, no signs or you’ll be ejected from Fairfax Town Council meetings

The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall

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Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill There are two women at Fairfax Town Hall who deserve to be recognized. They would be Linda Neal and Michelle Gardner. Linda has been working in town as associate principal planner since I hit town in 1984. She has always been highly professional and … [Read more...] about The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall