The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released detailed criteria last week for public, private, independent and parochial schools to apply for a waiver of the state’s distance learning mandate announced on July 17. The waiver, if approved by the local Public Health Officer, will enable … [Read more...] about State gives Marin guidance on in-person school and youth sports
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Re-booting drive-in flicks
By Derek Wilson Marinscope It’s movie night in Corte Madera again. While quarantine restrictions have shut down movie theaters in Marin and across the state, drive-in movies are making a comeback. The Lark Theater and The Village at Corte Madera are partnering for a weekly Movies Under the … [Read more...] about Re-booting drive-in flicks
Fairfax’s Mike Daly retires from the county after 30 years
Mike Daly, known for his dapper attire, was not dressed for success the first time he went to the Marin County Civic Center to investigate a job opportunity. He didn’t smell good, either. Daly, the newly retired Marin County Chief of Probation, was working in the fish & poultry department at … [Read more...] about Fairfax’s Mike Daly retires from the county after 30 years
College of Marin professor reaches for the stars and equality
By Derek Wilson Marinscope College of Marin Physics and Astronomy Professor Antonino Cucchiara, Ph.D., is searching for the history of the origins of the universe, but at the same time he is looking toward the future in the classroom. “We need to enable science to the people who don’t have … [Read more...] about College of Marin professor reaches for the stars and equality
Is it time re-think Marin’s long relationship with Sir Francis Drake?
Update: A Marin County historian, a representative from local indigenous tribes, and a history professor are lined up to be the featured guests for online learning session August 5 about Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, one of Marin’s primary thoroughfares. The session was prompted by a grassroots … [Read more...] about Is it time re-think Marin’s long relationship with Sir Francis Drake?
DA drops charges against San Quentin inmate
The Marin County District Attorney's Office plans to drop criminal charges against an inmate at San Quentin State Prison for possession of a weapon by an inmate. In April 2019, the DA’s Office filed charges against Cary (CJ) Smith based upon reports submitted to the DA by the California State … [Read more...] about DA drops charges against San Quentin inmate
The Woke Inquisition (and it’s still unexpected)
By Sherman R. Frederick No one expects the Spanish Inquisition, as the classic Monty Python skit goes. The National Football League’s Washington Redskins found that out first hand when their team name -- the Redskins -- fell to the Inquisition of the Woke last week. Not sure what the … [Read more...] about The Woke Inquisition (and it’s still unexpected)
Marin Cop Log – July 15
Sausalito July 1 - 7, 2020 Camera Wins Again: On July 3 police received an alert from the License Plate Recognition Cameras of a Lexus with a stolen license plate upon it entering Sausalito from Alexander Avenue. The license plate had been stolen out of Vallejo on Tuesday, March 10. Sausalito … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log – July 15
San Quentin’s royal screw-up
By Sherman R. Frederick This comes from the SF Chron’s website. I bring it to your attention this week because I don't think enough journalistic umph has been given to uncovering the errors that led to this. Someone wasn’t minding the store. Prisoners died. And, Marin businesses will pay the … [Read more...] about San Quentin’s royal screw-up
Names in the news
Owen King Owen King of Mill Valley earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean's List for spring semester 2020. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed. Mikhail Krivoruchko Mikhail Krivoruchko of Mill Valley earned placement on the Gonzaga … [Read more...] about Names in the news