Novato Advance/MarinscopeCaptain Tristan Keady began his career with the Novato Fire District as a Reserve, was then hired as a Firefighter/Paramedic and worked his way up through the ranks. He is on the leadership team for the Reserve program, served as a Fire Explorer advisor. He is now … [Read more...] about Capt. Keady promoted at the Novato Fire District
A Fairfax Thanksgiving
The Fairfaxian/Mike Ghiringhelli The Holiday season is officially here, as families and friends gather to spend quality table time together, giving thanks, appreciating and recognizing all that we have to be grateful for. It's a great time to celebrate, to love, to laugh and smile, to be … [Read more...] about A Fairfax Thanksgiving
The talk parents should have with their kids
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill Back when I was teaching a life skills class in middle schools around Marin, I always included a conversation about how to deal with the police. I think, Bruce Springstien put it most succinctly: “41 shots, Llana gets her son ready for school/ She … [Read more...] about The talk parents should have with their kids
Imagining the unimaginable
By Jonathan KlatePeace Voice I am a Jew. My father and all of my grandparents emigrated from the pale of settlement in eastern Europe, as did my wife’s Jewish father. It was difficult to know where they lived exactly and for how long; Ukraine, Moldova, Russia, Hungary, Belarus… the borders … [Read more...] about Imagining the unimaginable
Marin Forum: California’s hidden agenda
Marin Forum/Teliha Draheim There is a shortage of affordable housing in California, but there is no shortage of expensive homes. In their flawed assessment of how to solve housing needs, the State manufactured a crisis. Cities were blamed for not producing enough housing. Yet, California towns … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: California’s hidden agenda
We paid money to find this out?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Forty-three thousand dollars. That’s what the County paid Polco/National Research Center to find out that Marin-ers value the natural environment of Marin and want to protect it, the desire to stay vigilant in disaster preparedness and to provide … [Read more...] about We paid money to find this out?
GOP women of Marin set annual Christmas Holiday Boutique
The Novato Republican Women (new name) will hold its annual Christmas Holiday Boutique and Buffet Luncheon on Dec. 12 at the Marin County Club in Novato. The event features many items – mostly gently used or never used items – including jewelry, scarves, bags, holiday … [Read more...] about GOP women of Marin set annual Christmas Holiday Boutique
Replace Biden now; he won’t get better
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive David Axelrod, the brains behind Barack Obama's rise to the presidency, spoke truth to power. It all went down last week as Mr. Biden celebrated his 81st birthday. First, Axelrod has been very public advocating Biden gracefully move aside and … [Read more...] about Replace Biden now; he won’t get better
E-Bike safety alert issued for Marin — accidents involving kids spike
The Marin County Public Health Department issued a health advisory last week prompted by an increase in 911 responses for e-bike accidents, particularly among young people. 71% of bike accidents among residents aged 10-19 years were e-bike related, compared to 12% among adults. To help … [Read more...] about E-Bike safety alert issued for Marin — accidents involving kids spike
Sea lion sculpture patiently waiting return to the sea
Sausalito's iconic sea lion sculpture is still patiently waiting for the permits it will need from various regional, state, and federal agencies before it can return to its home on the southern waterfront. The 1,900 pound bronze sculpture has been ashore since January 10, when it was lifted to … [Read more...] about Sea lion sculpture patiently waiting return to the sea