Barry Smail/Novato Historical Guild Annette Klang was born in Rutherford, Napa County on July 20, 1920, the year women received the right to vote. Her grandfather and father were the proprietors of the Hartman and Klang Department Store in Rutherford. In 1926, the family moved to San … [Read more...] about Grand dame of the Woman’s Movement
Marin Living
San Quentin’s royal screw-up
By Sherman R. Frederick This comes from the SF Chron’s website. I bring it to your attention this week because I don't think enough journalistic umph has been given to uncovering the errors that led to this. Someone wasn’t minding the store. Prisoners died. And, Marin businesses will pay the … [Read more...] about San Quentin’s royal screw-up
Names in the News
Merlyn Maldonado Lopez Merlyn Maldonado Lopez of Novato has been placed on the Gettysburg College Dean's Honor list for outstanding academic achievement in the Fall 2019 semester. Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester's work are placed on the … [Read more...] about Names in the News
Battling racism where none exists
Sherman R. Frederick Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff’s the kind of pandering politician no one needs. She battles racism where none exists. It’s dangerous behavior because racism does exist. Sometimes it’s in plain sight -- ala George Floyd. Most of the time it is embedded in our life together in … [Read more...] about Battling racism where none exists
How homeowners at Smith Ranch Homes feel about their experiences.
Marinscope Special Advertising Section Retirement can be a way of life that truly reflects your sense of aesthetics, ease, and lifestyle. One of the best ways to research a retirement community is by talking to current residents. That’s usually quite pos- sible. The statements below will give … [Read more...] about How homeowners at Smith Ranch Homes feel about their experiences.
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
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
The tassel hassle – graduation in the Age of Coronavirus
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Prom dances, concerts, sports events, homecoming … so many events that make the final year of high school so memorable have been wiped out by campus closures. Despite shelter-in-place ordinances and continuing COVID-19 concerns, graduation ceremonies have been saved.One of … [Read more...] about The tassel hassle – graduation in the Age of Coronavirus