Famous South African singer Jonathan Butler has accused a St. Helena restaurant, Goose & Gander, of racism. He posted a video on TikTok saying that the restaurant manager followed him outside after he paid the bill and asked if he “took care” of his server. Butler, who is Black, said dinner was … [Read more...] about Jonathan Butler raises racism question with Napa restaurant
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Watch your speed; school is back in session
Marin County Sheriff Deputies were out and greeting students this week at different schools in the jurisdiction. As students return to school, remember it is 25 MPH in school zones, DO NOT pass a bus with flashing red lights illuminated and please allow some extra commute time with more vehicles on … [Read more...] about Watch your speed; school is back in session
Novato Historical Guild’s monthly “Speaker Series” featured famed music photographer and author of “The Music Never Stopped,” Bob Minkin.
Music history Call it nostalgia, history or both, the Novato City Hall was filled last week with pictures and stories of Marin’s famed music scene. The Novato Historical Guild’s monthly “Speaker Series” featured famed music photographer and author of “The Music Never Stopped,” Bob Minkin. Above, … [Read more...] about Novato Historical Guild’s monthly “Speaker Series” featured famed music photographer and author of “The Music Never Stopped,” Bob Minkin.
Pages From The Past: Novato acquires Hamilton AFB for $1
Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1922 – A.H. Anderson, the real estate and insurance agent, has rented an office in the Novato Utilities Company building. He proposes to use most of the space to the exhibit of all products grown in this section. – It is claimed that the … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato acquires Hamilton AFB for $1
Kit Cole, prominent Marin banker, dies at 81
Longtime Marin financial services executive and founder of Tamalpais Bank in San Rafael, Kit Cole, died last month at the age of 81. She was hailed by friends as the ultimate “glass-ceiling” breaker, founding Cole Financial Group in 1977. It was later renamed Kit Cole Investment Advisory … [Read more...] about Kit Cole, prominent Marin banker, dies at 81
New album for Jeffrey Halford & The Healers
Jeffrey Halford & The Healers have a new album, Soul Crusade, which will be released on Sept. 23. A release party will be at Rancho Nicasio for the "Sunsets Under the Trees" series on Friday, Sept. 2nd from 7-9 p.m. No cover but $15 suggested donation. Dinner reservations are from … [Read more...] about New album for Jeffrey Halford & The Healers
MTC announces 2022-23 season
EnjoyMillValley.com As live, in-person arts organizations continue to navigate the ebbs and flows of welcoming consumers into their spaces, the Marin Theatre Company is putting a stake in the ground for its 2022-23 season. In doing so, it’s leaning on some wildly successful talents, a mix of … [Read more...] about MTC announces 2022-23 season
Properly Subversive: We’re living in the age of the $20 burger; support your local restaurant
Properly Subversive: Sherman R. Frederick A guy I know who owns a sports bar told me that the price he pays for a box of frozen fries just doubled. The cost of beef also hit new highs. In my anecdotal experience, this has made the over-and-under price for the American staple of a burger and … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: We’re living in the age of the $20 burger; support your local restaurant
Rotary Club of Ignacio gives back to the Marin community
Marinscope The "mother ship" on the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley Reporter, the Twin Cities Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope. The Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation, a 501c3 not for profit organization, recently provided nearly $50,000 … [Read more...] about Rotary Club of Ignacio gives back to the Marin community
Marin firefighters have been both lucky and good when it comes to devastating wildfires
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope When it comes to devastating wildfires, Marin’s been lucky. Very lucky. But that good fortune could change with one little spark in the wrong place and the wrong time. That knowledge is what keeps Marin firefighters up at night. Consider this story in … [Read more...] about Marin firefighters have been both lucky and good when it comes to devastating wildfires