We have a new set of health rules. You can see the new order on page B1. A Bay Area media outlet summed it up this way: “Previously, the state requirement for private social gatherings was to keep them outdoors and small, with people from no more than three households attending. Now, if … [Read more...] about COVID-19 rules, homeless camps and basic courtesy
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Election 2020 at 90% turnout
Dear editor, The League of Women Voters of Marin County would like to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of everyone involved in powering the November 3, 2020 election. Despite the extraordinary challenges raised by COVID-19, Marin County had a 90% voter turnout rate! This is just shy … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Election 2020 at 90% turnout
The Third Week of Advent — The Candle of Joy
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, December 13, 2020 @ 11 a.m. We extend our heartfelt prayers out to those in our midst in the United States and around the world who suffer from Covid-19 and sincere condolence for those who have experienced loss of their loved ones... Would you pray with me … [Read more...] about The Third Week of Advent — The Candle of Joy
What exactly is the case for re-naming Drake High School?
In last week’s newspaper we published an explanation by the educators at the high school formerly known as Sir Francis Drake as to why the 16th century explorer’s name must be erased from the Marin school. Two things seemed clear to me: 1. The removal of Drake’s name from the high school … [Read more...] about What exactly is the case for re-naming Drake High School?
And God Said It … And It Was So
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, December 6, 2020 @ 11 a.m. Good morning, dear friends! The new church year has begun and we are about to experience the "new person" within and without in Jesus. Thank you for taking the time for the message for today... Blessed Advent to … [Read more...] about And God Said It … And It Was So
Hold fast, mask up, gut it out
When I was a kid learning to play baseball, the coach taught us to never slow up running down the first-base line. “Run it out!” he said. “Run through the base!” That’s good advice for us all as, with collective purpose and resolve, we head into the final stages of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Hold fast, mask up, gut it out
Why Drake must go
(Editor’s note: This is a letter from the principals of the high school formerly known as Drake explaining the impending name change.) H.S. 1327 Community: We want to begin our letter by thanking everyone for the time and space needed to open school. Our top priority was ensuring teachers … [Read more...] about Why Drake must go
Happy New Year, Christian Church!
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, November 29, 2020 "Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Hasn't God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through its wisdom did not know Him, God was pleased … [Read more...] about Happy New Year, Christian Church!
Jim Steele: Children and the Insect Apocalypse
Jim Steele/What’s Natural? The American Psychological Association reports young people are suffering from “a chronic fear of environmental doom”. A recent national survey reported “eco-anxiety” is causing 43 percent of our youth to feel hopeless. Psychologists warn such hopelessness leads to … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Children and the Insect Apocalypse
Sherman Frederick: Gotta love those $350 per hour consultants … such a bargain
Leave it to Fairfax to be the first community to try to implement something concrete out of the Black Lives Matter movement. The quaintly progressive town that once featured Grateful Dead softball games has created a Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee. It’s taken $100,000 from the … [Read more...] about Sherman Frederick: Gotta love those $350 per hour consultants … such a bargain