By Sherman R. Frederick I'll be writing more on this in the July 15 edition of Marinscope. But, I it's important to get this out now for public discussion. 'This comes from the SFirst website. I bring it to your attention now because I don't think enough journalistic umph has been given to … [Read more...] about Prison system screws up and Marin businesses pays the price
Opinion
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
Good column, good writing
Dear editor, I found Sherman R. Frederick’s point on the Zoom meetings to be the least important to me in his column, but I must say, I started reading this article going down the proverbial “rabbit hole” of links on Nextdoor. I was turned OFF by the headline thinking, “Ugh, another stuffy … [Read more...] about Good column, good writing
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
Face masks: The ‘Big Fib’
By Sherman R. Frederick Sometimes I hate it when I’m right. As noted in an earlier column, the GCMS (Great Coronavirus Mask Switcheroo) made no sense to me at the time it was announced. Now we find it wasn’t a mistake at all. Our public health masters deliberately misled us to … [Read more...] about Face masks: The ‘Big Fib’
Blessed are the cheesemakers
By Sherman R. Frederick There’s a wonderful bit in Monty Python’s movie “Life of Brian” in which two characters hear Jesus give the Sermon on the Mount. Unfortunately they are too far back to hear properly. When Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers” they misheard it as … [Read more...] about Blessed are the cheesemakers
Letters: I need racial stats
Dear editor, Before bashing the governor, I would need to examine just how blacks are treated in Marin. Novato is 76 percent white. But I can’t find the racial makeup of the Novato police department. With 80 employees, how many are non-white ? What about other towns in … [Read more...] about Letters: I need racial stats
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 about … [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