Marin County Special to Marinscope Rick Saber, a retired U.S. Navy and civilian aviator and the commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7816 in Novato, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the military monuments at the … [Read more...] about The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
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Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Federal courts split another baby in the ongoing tussle between California cities and homeless advocates. Elected officials representing the people of San Rafael passed restrictive camping rules designed to spread out the homeless and prevent large … [Read more...] about Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Thinking about electrifying? We got the answers
Questions often arise when a sustainability-minded person starts to plan a home improvement project that involves energy efficiency, solar and battery backup, electric vehicles, or replacing gas appliances with electric-powered alternatives. The Marin County Sustainability Team is ready to provide … [Read more...] about Thinking about electrifying? We got the answers
Wait, what happened? And you let the guy go?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The episode last week in the girl’s restroom at Mill Valley Middle School, and the police department’s press release on the matter, raise questions. Here’s what we are told: On Monday, Oct. 30, at about 4:30 p.m. officers received a call for help … [Read more...] about Wait, what happened? And you let the guy go?
Marin Sheriff: Have a safe Halloween
The Marin County Sheriff's Office wants to remind everyone to stay safe and have a great time this Halloween. Here are a few tips to ensure that you and everyone you're with are safe this year -Always look both directions before crossing the street. -Dark colored costumes are hard to see, so … [Read more...] about Marin Sheriff: Have a safe Halloween
Don Reed returns to Marin
Mac's at 19 Broadway in Fairfax is taking comedy to a whole new level in the North Bay. Leading this quest is Don Reed (Tonight Show/NBC), a great comedian and NPR award-winning storyteller, who is also producing the All-Pro Comedy Nights every Tuesday night in the Mac's Showroom, starting at 8 … [Read more...] about Don Reed returns to Marin
Are the homeless more important than my kids?
Dear Editor, Are the homeless of more value than the children of Fairfax?Children are to be nourished and protected.Pavilion? Peri Park? Ball Park? Now near the library? What is the purpose of these family features?Why do we the people of Fairfax need to sacrifice our children and families for the … [Read more...] about Are the homeless more important than my kids?
Get your Halloween on in Sausalito
The propulsive bass line of Michael Jackson's Thriller will provide the musical backdrop to the start of this year's Halloween Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The parade is open to everyone, even if you don't have a costume. To participate, just come to the corner of Johnson and Caledonia streets at … [Read more...] about Get your Halloween on in Sausalito
Mt. Tam prescribed burn today; if you see or smell smoke, don’t worry
Fairfax as we know it is about to disappear, former mayor writes in Ross Valley Reporter
By Frank Egger Special to the Ross Valley Reporter Five decades of protecting Fairfax’s small town character and her ridgelines and open spaces is about to end. Here’s what you need to know as I see it … and lived it. 1966 – The Fairfax City Council signs a contract with the County … [Read more...] about Fairfax as we know it is about to disappear, former mayor writes in Ross Valley Reporter