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
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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
Frederick Commentary: Can we please ditch these awful ideas?
As Marin’s unofficial truth broker, I must once again point out that the idea to “defund the police” is without rival the worst idea of the century for the safety and well being of the community. Closely behind, is the companion modern conceit that the bail system needs to be abandoned. Look, I … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Can we please ditch these awful ideas?
Frederick Commentary: Who wants Louis Vuitton stuff anyway?
I’ve never seriously shopped at a Louis Vuitton store because, well, it’s expensive and there’s nothing in the whole freakin’ place I’d want for myself or for anyone else. Yet, now comes the bizarre story that a large gang of thieves stormed the Louis Vuitton in San Francisco and cleaned the … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Who wants Louis Vuitton stuff anyway?
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Must stop enrollment leakage
Public school enrollment in Marin is falling for one simple reason: Public schools did an uneven job coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. I was tempted to characterize the school 's response as “lousy,” but that seems a little harsh given that the whole COVID-19 issue contained several … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Must stop enrollment leakage