I was left confused by Joe Biden’s speech on COVID-19 testing last week. He has a knack for doing that to me. And, I’m sure I’m not the only one. Our Marin County public health website says: “Testing remains a vital tool in the fight against COVID-19. In addition to providing data on how and … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Where are all the COVID-19 tests the federal government promised?
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Frederick Commentary: The night I met a saint
As a snot-nosed reporter fresh out of college and working the night shift at Las Vegas’ largest daily newspaper, I had three assignments – monitor the police scanner, re-write obits and dig up at least one story each week for the Saturday religion page. These were the jobs for the newest reporters … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: The night I met a saint
Pages From The Past: Big wind storm hits Novato 100 years ago
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1921 – The wind did considerable damage on Black point road. Kokiers & Larson lost two fruit trees. Mr. Berry on the Davis ranch, lost a large barn, the wind blowing it flat: Mr. Grey, next door, lost the roofs off several small out … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Big wind storm hits Novato 100 years ago
Novato City Manager end-of-the-year message
Dear Novato Community, As we come to the end of another year, I’d like to take some time to reflect on the accomplishments we have achieved as a community, as well as a look ahead at opportunities awaiting us in the new year. I know I don’t need to remind you of the challenges we faced in 2020, … [Read more...] about Novato City Manager end-of-the-year message
Sausalito City Manager end-of-year message
Dear Sausalito community, My public service continues with the City Council appointing me as Sausalito's City Manager this past June. With six months behind me and 2022 around the corner, I want to take a moment to convey my appreciation to Sausalito residents for the way they truly care about … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Manager end-of-year message
Frederick Commentary: Be very glad you never ran into Troy Davis
Sincerely, I hope I’m not the only one in Marin struck by the bizarre rhetoric of California politicians rushing to talk tough on crime at year’s end. San Francisco Mayor London Breed leads the league in this hypocrisy with this often repeated statement: “It is time that the reign of … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Be very glad you never ran into Troy Davis
Frederick: How to help people in tornado disaster
I know I’m not the only one amazed at the video of the tornado devastation in Kentucky. The pictures show whole towns flattened. How anyone survives this kind of natural disaster is a miracle to me. But, of course, people do survive thanks to storm shelters and early warning systems. If … [Read more...] about Frederick: How to help people in tornado disaster
Tom Nibbe Sermon: Merry Christmas
Sunday, December 19, 2021 "Nothing is Impossible for the Lord" The Fourth Sunday in Advent Grace and peace to you and yours the Sunday before Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It is the Fourth Sunday in Advent where our focus is upon the events leading up to the birth of … [Read more...] about Tom Nibbe Sermon: Merry Christmas
Sausalito History: Christmas Shopping in 1885
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Even in the 19th century the commercialization of Christmas was a matter of concern. An editorial in one of the first issues of the Sausalito News (March 1885) stated, “The exchange of gifts is too often regarded as compulsory. There Is a trading of … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Christmas Shopping in 1885
Frederick Commentary: Sausalito arrest embarrassing for Novato
The Royal and Ancient Order of American journalism precludes me from saying much on the merits of Jeremy Portje’s status in the club. I’ll only say this for reader edification and better understanding of the situation: On the broad scale of “journalism” these days, he’d be on the far left … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Sausalito arrest embarrassing for Novato