Marinscope San Anselmo, how does your community garden grow? With love, care and a pinch of acrimony. The community gardens at Robson-Harrington Park have supported 33 individual plots for some 50 years. In that time, the place was self-governed and existed season to season without much … [Read more...] about San Anselmo’s Recreation Department now rules the town’s community garden
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Rich people flee the Bay Area
The San Francisco metro area is still the highest in terms of median income in the United States. However, new census data indicates the rich left in droves during the pandemic. Median annual income fell 4.6% during the pandemic. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that “the data is fresh evidence … [Read more...] about Rich people flee the Bay Area
DA tracking spate of hate ‘incidents’ and explains why she can’t prosecute them
Marinscope Following a string of hate-driven incidents, including the distribution of antisemitic flyers in communities around the county, Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli issued a press release in which she assured the public that appropriate action is being … [Read more...] about DA tracking spate of hate ‘incidents’ and explains why she can’t prosecute them
Marin 911: Fishing is animal cruelty?
NOVATO Award: Officer Macias and our police canine Rookie recently attended the Marin Dog Festival at Piper Park in Larkspur, where they provided a demonstration on handler protection and canine certification. The festival crowd enjoyed information about Rookie, his training requirements and the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Fishing is animal cruelty?
Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
Marinscope It was a hot Labor Day weekend in Marin, but in terms of art and music, it’s nothing compared to what’s coming to Mill Valley shortly. It’s predicted to be Marin’s best post-pandemic music gathering. The Mill Valley Arts Festival – aside from displaying world class artists – will … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
PG&E tells customers to conserve energy; be prepared for power outages
This press release came to Marinscope Community Newspapers on Friday, Sept. 2: The state’s grid operator, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), credits conservation efforts over the past two days for maintaining grid stability and has encouraged customers to answer the call once … [Read more...] about PG&E tells customers to conserve energy; be prepared for power outages
Talk on the history of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo
Dean Christopher Ocker will give a talk on Sept. 14 about the history of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo. The event, hosted by the Ross Historical Society and the Moya Library, begins at 11 a.m. and the cost is $10.Call Ruth Barton at 415-461-1972 for more information. … [Read more...] about Talk on the history of the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo
High temps hit Marin, here’s what to do to reduce effects
Marin County Special to Marinscope The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Labor Day weekend in areas of Northern California, including inland and high elevation areas of Marin County. Temperatures are forecast to reach or exceed the high 90s beginning … [Read more...] about High temps hit Marin, here’s what to do to reduce effects
Marin bans tropical milkweed to protect the monarch butterfly
Nurseries and retail centers in Marin County are now prohibited from selling tropical milkweed, a variety not native to the area and harmful to monarch butterflies. Marin County Agricultural Commissioner Stefan Parnay issued a memo to the local retail centers Aug. 24 to prohibit the sales … [Read more...] about Marin bans tropical milkweed to protect the monarch butterfly
Big November election for Marin voters, incumbents face spirited challengers
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Voters have their work cut out for them this election season. Not only are there a number of ballot questions to wade through, two incumbents in city council races have called it a day, making room for new blood and what promises to be spirited campaigns to … [Read more...] about Big November election for Marin voters, incumbents face spirited challengers