Update: A Marin County historian, a representative from local indigenous tribes, and a history professor are lined up to be the featured guests for online learning session August 5 about Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, one of Marin’s primary thoroughfares. The session was prompted by a grassroots … [Read more...] about Is it time re-think Marin’s long relationship with Sir Francis Drake?
Columns
Jim Steele: Acid oceans and oyster shells
Jim Steele/What’s Natural? Search the internet for “acid oceans” and you’ll find millions of articles suggesting the oceans are becoming more corrosive due the burning of fossil fuels, and “acid oceans” are threatening marine life. Although climate modelers constantly claim the oceans’ … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Acid oceans and oyster shells
In-person school is one hard decision
By Sherman R. Frederick It’s a brave new world out there and nothing illustrates that more than the decision about in-person school this fall. Everyone wants school to resume, of course. But fears of the ill-understood coronavirus make things complicated. America’s pediatricians … [Read more...] about In-person school is one hard decision
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
Secretary Babbitt’s river plan doesn’t go far enough
Denise Fort Writers on the Range Each spring, the acequias in New Mexico carry cold, clear snowmelt to freshly furrowed fields on small farms. The centuries-old irrigation culture is recognized in state law and supported by strong communities. These farms often come to mind when we think … [Read more...] about Secretary Babbitt’s river plan doesn’t go far enough
Special commentary: Closing Grant Avenue is a good move
By Sherman R. Frederick It’s a smart play. The City of Novato and local merchants have decided to block off Grant Avenue in downtown Novato on the weekends for pedestrians. The closure will occur from 1 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday starts this weekend and lasts through the summer. A lot of … [Read more...] about Special commentary: Closing Grant Avenue is a good move
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
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 … [Read more...] about Meet straight-up racism
Governor owes Marin an apology
By Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom put a target on the back of Marin. The threatened violence with which we are now faced is his fault. I don’t think there’s any other way to see it. Last Friday the governor, who is from Marin, told a story about racism in Marin. He … [Read more...] about Governor owes Marin an apology
Names in the news
Bigane PerezSimpson University's Bigane Perez of San Rafael, CA, received the 2019-2020 Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award. The Liberal Studies Overcoming Challenges (Dolores Huerta) Courage award is presented to a student who has overcome significant challenges in … [Read more...] about Names in the news