The City of Novato wants more allowance, to which taxpayers can be heard shouting: “Don’t we all!” The town’s moms and dads say they just can’t manage these inflationary times due to the rising cost of everything, including employee benefits and pension obligations. Before … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: We all want more money
Opinion
Tom Nibbe Sermon: God is in control
Grace and peace to you on this very special Sunday as we are reminded of Jesus being glorified on the Mount of Transfiguration. What a foretaste of the glory to come for all of us that anticipate Christ's imminent return. After reading Luke's account of this powerful and dynamic … [Read more...] about Tom Nibbe Sermon: God is in control
Frederick Column: Lousy tests scores for Marin students
I would not read too much into the declining test scores of Marin public school kids insofar as it relates to students, teachers and administrators. It was a pandemic year and, let’s face it, it threw everyone off their game. The state Department of Education recently reported that in … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: Lousy tests scores for Marin students
Frederick Column: Marin’s D.A. needs to get off the fence in police brutality claim
PAGING D.A. FRUGOLI The federal lawsuit filed by Jeremy Portje, accusing Sausalito cops of racial intent when they arrested him, reads like an acting prompt from Norman Jewison’s 1967 flick “In The Heat Of The Night.” Portje says scary, angry-faced “Caucasian” cops came at him … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: Marin’s D.A. needs to get off the fence in police brutality claim
When will Black history become American history?
Wayne Hare/Writers on the Range It’s February — the month we celebrate the achievements and history of Black Americans. You can be sure we’ll hear about the brave souls that risked or even gave their lives to achieve rights guaranteed in the Declaration of Independence. We’ll hear about great … [Read more...] about When will Black history become American history?
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: ‘We Shall Bear The Likeness’
Sunday, January 20Along the way we may find ourselves feelingthe way Jesus felt when, knowing what wasabout to happen on Calvary, (on the Mount of Olives), He asked the Father:"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me, yet, not my will, but yours, be done."(Luke 6:42)How is it that we can … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: ‘We Shall Bear The Likeness’
Can Reds and Blues maintain a friendship? Yes, they can
Melinda Burrell, Greg Schumacher/Peace Voice The way things are going these days, Dr. Melinda Burrell, long-time Democratic activist and researcher, and Greg Schumacher, retired Army Major General and Chairman, Fauquier County Republican Committee, aren’t supposed to be able to have civil … [Read more...] about Can Reds and Blues maintain a friendship? Yes, they can
Commentary: Thinking about Creek Park
There must be a few more important things in the world to concern oneself with than what a small town wants to do with their small park. It was 1974 when San Anselmo's Creek Park was officially dedicated, I wish I could have been there. We are two years away from it's 50th anniversary. To … [Read more...] about Commentary: Thinking about Creek Park
Frederick Column: Talk about ugly racist stereotypes, somebody within the Marin County hive didn’t think this one through
At first glance the Marin County initiative to take services offered at the county complex in San Rafael out to various communities sounded like a good idea. Take the government to the people. Make it easier to extract services from “the system.” Then I read the details. The new … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: Talk about ugly racist stereotypes, somebody within the Marin County hive didn’t think this one through
Frederick Column: Jared Goff makes Marin proud
Marin's favorite son Jared Goff gave back to his old high school, which is a very cool thing to do. The former quarterback at Marin Catholic High School honored his school after the Wildcats football team this year won the state championship. He bought the team Championship Rings – and … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: Jared Goff makes Marin proud