By Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope To honor Veterans, Brian Sobel spoke to the Rotary Club of Novato about American military history and the importance of honoring veterans for their service to the nation. Rotarians and guests met in the back patio VFW Post 7816 at 844 Sweetser Avenue in … [Read more...] about Brian Sobel gives Rotarians a Veterans Day tribute
Fairfax Winter Market set for Dec. 15
The Fairfax Winter Market invites you to an enchanting evening on Friday, Dec. 15, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don't miss this family friendly celebration in the heart of Fairfax on Bolinas Road between Broadway and Elsie Lane. The Fairfax Winter Market is set to be a magical gathering, offering something … [Read more...] about Fairfax Winter Market set for Dec. 15
Marin candidate filing now open for March election
If you feel called to public service, the nomination period is open for federal, state and local offices in the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.The nomination period ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, with an extension to Wednesday, Dec. 13, if an incumbent officeholder does not file. When … [Read more...] about Marin candidate filing now open for March election
Huffman signs letter opposing new liquified fossil gas licenses
U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), signed a bicameral letter along with over 60 of colleagues to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the agency to update how it determines if new licenses for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free, U.S. trade countries are in the public … [Read more...] about Huffman signs letter opposing new liquified fossil gas licenses
Fairfax nonagenarians celebrated
Recently the Town of Fairfax celebrated nonagenarian residents -- those of the age of 90 to 99. This annual event is led by community members from Age Friendly Fairfax. This year, 23 home deliveries were made, consisting of gift bags, flowers, and a resource packets. Gift items included are … [Read more...] about Fairfax nonagenarians celebrated
Fairfax lowers the flag to half mast on Veterans Day
Ross Valley Reporter In an apparent mix-up on proper protocol for flying the American Flag on Veterans Day, the town of Fairfax lowered the flag to half mast. On Veterans Day protocol is to fly the flag at full mast all day. On Memorial Day, the flag is to be flown at half mast until noon, … [Read more...] about Fairfax lowers the flag to half mast on Veterans Day
Marin 911: ‘Big woman’ eats man’s lasagna
FAIRFAX Lasagna Eater: A man entered his house on Maiden Lane to find what he described to police as a “big woman” (estimated at over 6-feet tall) eating his lasagna. He told her to get out. She said she only came in because her car broke down, which of course did not explain the lasagna. The … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Big woman’ eats man’s lasagna
Man killed in Novato house fire identified
Novato Advance/Marinscope One person was found dead in a Novato house that went up in flames the evening of Thursday, Nov. 9. Two people escaped from the fire. The name of the person killed was identified as Blake Andrew Collins, 39, of Novato. Novato Police were called to what was described … [Read more...] about Man killed in Novato house fire identified
Marin stands against hate
Communities throughout Marin stand united against hate in all its forms. In Mill Valley, the Chamber of Commerce, for example, passed out “United Against Hate” posters to hang in the windows of local shops next week. This visible stand also took place in towns and villages throughout Marin … [Read more...] about Marin stands against hate
To get ‘the shot’ … or not — here’s what my doctor said; also Rep. Huffman rightly votes to censure Rep. Tlaib
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Last time I looked at the national numbers, about 3% of Americans had received a COVID shot. Federal health care folk characterized that as “on track.” Far be it for me to second guess the national health brainiacs who brought us ideas like … [Read more...] about To get ‘the shot’ … or not — here’s what my doctor said; also Rep. Huffman rightly votes to censure Rep. Tlaib