Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I despise the word “equity” as it is used today. For example, consider this statement from the Marin County Office of Equity. “Dear Community, “Welcome to the Marin County Office of Equity newsletter! Autumn is upon us. In September and … [Read more...] about In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
Ross Valley
A little transparency from town leaders, please
Lynnette Shaw/Listen Up I am pleased to see that after I spent my campaign last year pointing out we need our streets repaired, our sidewalks fixed, our firehouse renovated, more police and firefighters hired, that all these things are starting to happen. Of course the Town Council is taking the … [Read more...] about A little transparency from town leaders, please
Questions for a Comrade
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli Why are the Democratic Socialist of America ( DSA) so involved with the Fairfax Town Council? When were they elected, and by whom, to run our town? You may ask yourself, who are the Democratic Socialists of America? Many people in our town were … [Read more...] about Questions for a Comrade
Marin 911: Calling cops while hiding in cupboard from husband
SAUSALITO Grass Grows: Police took a complaint between two neighbors on Easterby Street. There is a fence line between the two properties and grass is growing under the fence of one property to another property. This answers the age-old question of “Can’t we all just get along.” Apparently not. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Calling cops while hiding in cupboard from husband
Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter The longer the meeting went on, the more testy it became. The Fairfax Town Council met in a specially called meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, to set into motion multiple changes to the town’s zoning laws. The Council said the sweeping changes, which … [Read more...] about Bending to the will of the state: Fairfax Council and residents clash over density rules for affordable housing
Mt. Tam prescribed burn today; if you see or smell smoke, don’t worry
A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill I live up the hill from Downtown Fairfax on Bolinas Road. On the night of Oct. 5, a fire started about a half mile from where I live. It consumed about three acres before an army of firefighters contained it within 45 minutes. Definitely unnerving and a harsh … [Read more...] about A harsh reminder that it is fire season
Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
Bay Club buys Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Club, the 8-acre swim and tennis club in Novato, has been acquired by The Bay Clubs Company. The purchase price was not disclosed, the North Bay Business Journal reported last week. In Marin, the company also owns Bay Club Marin, Bay Club Ross … [Read more...] about Spin Around Marin: Sausalito street fest, Tiburon ‘visitations,’ and food equity
The Fairfaxian: 10 things I love about Fairfax
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli We are so happy to bring you the new Ross Valley Reporter. Many of you have expressed your interest and enthusiasm that local news is back in our community. Please continue to spread the word. This new venture is just getting off the ground, and there … [Read more...] about The Fairfaxian: 10 things I love about Fairfax
Citizens chuckle at law banning the ‘proliferation’ of gas stations — a problem Fairfax absolutely does not have
Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council this month moved to fix a problem it doesn’t have – the “proliferation” of gas stations. The town has only two filling stations. It has been 10 years since anyone has asked to put in a third, and that application was denied by the Town Council at the … [Read more...] about Citizens chuckle at law banning the ‘proliferation’ of gas stations — a problem Fairfax absolutely does not have