Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Is it a light at the end of the tunnel for the homeless in Marin, or a freight train bearing down on resident safety and property values? That’s the question this week after the Marin County Board of Supervisors threw an unexpected curve ball to the city of … [Read more...] about County throws curve ball to Novato on ‘homeless hotel’
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Veterans Day 2020 Going Virtual
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this November 11 will be a different Veterans Day than previous ones. To protect the health and safety of Marin County residents, this year’s tribute to local military veterans will be a virtual one. Rather than participating in the longstanding annual gathering at … [Read more...] about Veterans Day 2020 Going Virtual
Homeless hotel at the Inn Marin meets stiff resistance
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Is that a light at the end of the tunnel for Marin homelessness, or a freight train bearing down on Novato? That’s the question this week after two meetings -- one by the County of Marin and one of the Novato City Council. At issue at Tuesday’s … [Read more...] about Homeless hotel at the Inn Marin meets stiff resistance
San Quentin outbreak ‘indefensible’
Marinscope The most severe outbreak of COVID-19 in Marin occurred at the San Quentin prison when the state transferred infected inmates to the prison where previously no cases were recorded. The virus raced through the facility. Twenty-eight inmates died and 75 percent of the San Quentin … [Read more...] about San Quentin outbreak ‘indefensible’
Commentary: What was the intent of that ‘protest’?
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope I'll be writing on this in the upcoming Novato Advance/Marinscope newspapers. Tune-in then for more. In the meanwhile, let me get this straight: The organizer of the protest above said that there was no intent to vandalize the Junipero Serra statue on … [Read more...] about Commentary: What was the intent of that ‘protest’?
Marin’s Draft Climate Plan
The County’s Draft Climate Action Plan Update 2020 includes a pathway to cut emissions from both existing and new development in the unincorporated areas of Marin. The County of Marin is looking to continue progressing on its goals to reduce greenhouse emissions. To build on momentum from the … [Read more...] about Marin’s Draft Climate Plan
Protest topples statue; church holds exorcism
A protest on Columbus Day resulted in five people charged with felony vandalism in Downtown San Rafael. The protest organizers identified themselves to the Independent Journal newspaper as members of the Coast Miwok group. About 40 people were involved in the protest at St. Raphael Church in San … [Read more...] about Protest topples statue; church holds exorcism
Everything you need to know about building an ADU in Marin
Several new tools are now available for homeowners interested in building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), also known as a second unit, a granny flat, an in-law unit, or a converted garage. Help is available whether a property owner wants to generate extra income, create more housing for the local … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about building an ADU in Marin
School Update: Many kids will be home through the holidays
Marinscope (Novato residents: To start a no obligation free trial home delivery of the Novato Advance, email Publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com.) There will be new meaning for “home for holidays” for students in Novato and San Marin high school students. They will remain at … [Read more...] about School Update: Many kids will be home through the holidays
5 cited for vandalizing Junipero Serra statue at San Rafael church
A protest on Columbus Day resulted in five people charged with felony vandalism in Downtown San Rafael. The protest organizers identified themselves to the Independent Journal newspaper as members of the Coast Miwok group. About 40 people were involved in the protest at St. Raphael Church in San … [Read more...] about 5 cited for vandalizing Junipero Serra statue at San Rafael church