Vivalon (formerly known as Whistlestop), a San Rafael-based nonprofit that advances independence, health and quality of life for older adults and people with disabilities, announced a new partnership with Community Action Marin (CAM) to bring healthy, fresh, and affordable meals to the new Vivalon … [Read more...] about Vivalon Cafe to open – affordable Meals prepared by Community Action Marin chefs
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San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter A group of residents of San Anselmo have decided too much taxpayer money has been spent for too many years on Flood Control solutions that “have been poorly designed, at odds with the needs of the community and without consultation of San Anselmo … [Read more...] about San Anselmo squares up on county’s Flood Zone 9 with initiative petition to save Creek Park Plaza
Gang related shooting leaves one injured in San Rafael’s Canal District
Marinscope The San Rafael Police Department is investigating a gang-related shooting that occurred Sunday, Nov. 12, on Novato Street. One man was injured by a bullet ricochet. He was treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects have been arrested at this time … [Read more...] about Gang related shooting leaves one injured in San Rafael’s Canal District
Marin 911: ‘Big woman’ eats man’s lasagna
FAIRFAX Lasagna Eater: A man entered his house on Maiden Lane to find what he described to police as a “big woman” (estimated at over 6-feet tall) eating his lasagna. He told her to get out. She said she only came in because her car broke down, which of course did not explain the lasagna. The … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Big woman’ eats man’s lasagna
Marin stands against hate
Communities throughout Marin stand united against hate in all its forms. In Mill Valley, the Chamber of Commerce, for example, passed out “United Against Hate” posters to hang in the windows of local shops next week. This visible stand also took place in towns and villages throughout Marin … [Read more...] about Marin stands against hate
To get ‘the shot’ … or not — here’s what my doctor said; also Rep. Huffman rightly votes to censure Rep. Tlaib
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Last time I looked at the national numbers, about 3% of Americans had received a COVID shot. Federal health care folk characterized that as “on track.” Far be it for me to second guess the national health brainiacs who brought us ideas like … [Read more...] about To get ‘the shot’ … or not — here’s what my doctor said; also Rep. Huffman rightly votes to censure Rep. Tlaib
The background of Veterans Day
In 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, on a hill overlooking our nation’s capital. It turns out that similar ceremonies had previously taken place in England and France; an unknown soldier was buried in each country’s most esteemed … [Read more...] about The background of Veterans Day
Survey says: Protecting nature, disaster readiness and affordable housing among Marin’s big concerns
Marin County Special to Marinscope Results are in from a Marin County community survey conducted earlier this year. The County is now evaluating residents’ perceptions of the quality of public services and aspects of community livability. The County Administrator’s Office presented an … [Read more...] about Survey says: Protecting nature, disaster readiness and affordable housing among Marin’s big concerns
Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25
The band Glory Dayz featuring Frankie Adel, formerly of Sha Na Na, will play at Trek Winery in Novato on Nov. 25 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Glory Dayz consists of long-time bay area performers, including Dave Bringhurst from the 1970's Novato Band "Afton"; guitar player John Lawrence from … [Read more...] about Glory Dayz to play Trek Winery on Nov. 25
Marin 911: Mill Valley residents bump into the homeless mentally ill
MILL VALLEYN-Word: On Oct. 31 a woman known for yelling racial slurs was reported to be at it again, this time yelling the “n-word” at students. Police have had multiple interactions with the “n-word” lady. Moved along. Service provided. Damn Google: A woman came up to a door on Leyton Court and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Mill Valley residents bump into the homeless mentally ill