Compiled by Sherman R. Frederick Marin’s famed grassroots political activism hasn’t missed a beat in 2020, despite it being one of the weirdest years in American history. Marinscope caught up with Susan Morgan, the leader of Indivisible Marin, and chatted with her about the challenges in the … [Read more...] about Indivisible Marin grew during the coronavirus pandemic
San Rafael
When the mob comes for you
Sherman R. Frederick Publisher In the post-George-Floyd apocalypse, it must be said that it’s a dangerous world out there for political leaders. Just ask the good mayor of Mill Valley. At a City Council meeting on June 1 a person called in to complain about a Black Lives Matter … [Read more...] about When the mob comes for you
Marin cop Log: The sounds of fornication:
Sausalito June 1 - 4, 2020 Tagging: Two young men were caught on video in an area on Bridgeway where tagging took place. Vandalism and video reported to police. Tree Cutting: A citizen reported a tree being cut down on Cloud View Road. Police checked, the cutters had a permit to do … [Read more...] about Marin cop Log: The sounds of fornication:
Whistlestop’s CEO Joe O’Hehir set to retire in 2021
Marinscope After more than a decade of helping to guide key services for seniors, Whistlestop CEO Joe O’Hehir has announced his plans for his own retirement. “Whistlestop’s long-term stability and success, coupled with strong forward momentum in its growth opportunities, make this the right … [Read more...] about Whistlestop’s CEO Joe O’Hehir set to retire in 2021
Names in the News
San Diego University -- Taylor Gallagher of San Rafael earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology. Gallagher graduated magna cum laude -- Adam Hussain of Greenbrae earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. --Juliette Hvistendahl of Greenbrae earned a bachelor's … [Read more...] about Names in the News
Canal Alliance statement on George Floyd
Our hearts are broken over the tragedies that have unfolded across the nation in recent weeks. We mourn and remember: Ahmaud Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade and countless others who have been murdered at the hands of the police. Canal Alliance stands in solidarity with our … [Read more...] about Canal Alliance statement on George Floyd
Message about racial justice From San Rafael mayor and City Council
We stand with everyone in our community and across the nation against systemic racism. Enough is enough. Our communities are demanding change that is deserved and past due. It’s time for all leaders to listen and do more to support our black community. And we won’t stop there. We need to do more to … [Read more...] about Message about racial justice From San Rafael mayor and City Council
Meet straight-up racism
By Sherman R. Frederick Racism doesn’t get much plainer than the confrontation in New York’s Central Park over Memorial Day weekend.At first, it sounded like one of those “dog off leash” stories you might read in the cop log of this newspaper. A woman let her dog off leash in an area where it … [Read more...] about Meet straight-up racism
Mollie Stone’s: Going the extra mile to help front-line hospital workers
By Derek Wilson Marinscope In more than 30 years in business, Mollie Stone’s Markets has worked hard to get customers into the stores. But when hospital workers couldn’t get to the local store for meals and groceries, owner Mike Stone brought the store to them. “If there’s any … [Read more...] about Mollie Stone’s: Going the extra mile to help front-line hospital workers
Superintendent of Schools on racism: We each have a role to play
Marin County Superintendent of Schools, Mary Jane Burke, issued the following statement regarding racism in America: Dear Marin County Community, For the past two months, our county has come together to focus on health and safety related issues to pandemic guidelines and … [Read more...] about Superintendent of Schools on racism: We each have a role to play