‘It is the youth who will inherit the consequences of climate change, and we are the ones who will have to face the long-term effects’ – Alysha Lee Marin County has an excellent track record of voter participation, regularly ranking among the top counties in California for voter turnout. Getting … [Read more...] about ‘The perfect way to celebrate’ Earth Day
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Fairfax seeks a Pride upgrade
Fairfax already flies the Pride flag at Town Hall. Now the Marin town known for its ultra progressive sensibilities will feature a rainbow crosswalk on Broadway. The crosswalk will be painted to include the colors of the Progress Pride flag, a more up-to-date Pride flag that symbolizes … [Read more...] about Fairfax seeks a Pride upgrade
Marin 911: Old man rescued from his socks
MILL VALLEY Sock Rescue: A man with mobility issues called the police because his nurse put “extra” socks on him and now that she’s gone he can’t get the damn socks off. Police were unable to reach the caregiver, so Mill Valley’s finest did what needed to be done – they helped the old man get his … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Old man rescued from his socks
Marin once again named No. 1 health county in California, but Blacks lag in lifespan statistic
Marin County Special to Marinscope Marin County again has been ranked the healthiest of California’s 58 counties because of its relatively low burden of premature deaths, high scores in quality of life, clinical care, and social and economic factors, according to the 2023 County Health … [Read more...] about Marin once again named No. 1 health county in California, but Blacks lag in lifespan statistic
Sound Healing Ceremony at Marin Art Garden Center
Marinscope On Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon the Studio at Marin Art Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross, will hold a Sound Healing Ceremony with Anderson Pugash, Ellian Raffoul and Dan Dowdell. A sound meditation/healing ceremony holds space for those grieving any type of … [Read more...] about Sound Healing Ceremony at Marin Art Garden Center
Lifespan disparity is real inequity; Rep. Huffman says I’m all wet on his response to Alaska drilling and who is 007 without sexist quips?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive There’s an old joke about a man with a maimed left hand who goes to church and prays for God to make his hand like the other one. Instantly, he has two maimed hands. I’m reminded of that with today’s news that Marin – for the umpteenth time … [Read more...] about Lifespan disparity is real inequity; Rep. Huffman says I’m all wet on his response to Alaska drilling and who is 007 without sexist quips?
The ultimate Easter sunrise experience
The Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Nibbe invites anyone who wants the ultimate sunrise Easter celebration to join the annual service on Sweeney Ridge in Pacifica. He writes: My friend, He Is Risen! He Is Risen, Indeed! You are most cordially invited to attend one of the most exquisite … [Read more...] about The ultimate Easter sunrise experience
Marin’s opioid crisis continues
Marin County Public Health Officer Dr. Matt Willis updated the Board of Supervisors on March 28 about the state of the local opioid crisis and outlined strategies to reduce fatal overdoses in Marin in 2023. This year’s strategies are centered around OD Free Marin, a broad coalition … [Read more...] about Marin’s opioid crisis continues
Rotary scholarships for Marin students are now up for the taking
The Rotary Club of Ignacio is offering three different scholarships for Marin graduating high school seniors and college students for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. The Club will be offering several one-year $500-$2,000 Novato high school graduating senior general scholarships, six collegiate … [Read more...] about Rotary scholarships for Marin students are now up for the taking
C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive April Fool’s day came and went. I thought for sure that was when the powers that be in San Rafael would reveal the results of their “thorough” investigation into the beating of a day-worker drinking beer in a parking lot in July 2022. If you’ve … [Read more...] about C’mon San Rafael, the investigation into the takedown of a day worker is taking way, way too long