Dear editor, Thank you again for including the Fairfax Treasure Hunt in the Ross Valley Reporter. The event was a huge success! We had more than 100 participants, and they all seemed to have a great time. We raised nearly $1,500 for the Marin Museum of Bicycling. I really appreciate your … [Read more...] about Treasure Hunt in Fairfax a huge success
Energy saving kits promoted to Spanish speakers in Novato
Marin County Special to Marinscope Sometimes the most effective form of public outreach is through face-to-face contact from a trusted source. Recognizing this, the Marin County Community Development Agency Sustainability Team has funded an in-person campaign between North Marin Community … [Read more...] about Energy saving kits promoted to Spanish speakers in Novato
After a year, rent control in Fairfax still mostly cloudy
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter Fairfax became the first town in Marin to approve rent control. However, precisely when the controversial idea might actually be implemented remains murky. The muddy waters of rent control stirred again at Wednesday’s (Nov. 1) Town Council meeting … [Read more...] about After a year, rent control in Fairfax still mostly cloudy
Farewell to two radicals with a common goal – changing the West
Ernie Atencio/Writers On The Range The West lost two larger-than-life conservationists this year, and while I considered both friends, they couldn’t have been more different. Yet both were radical in their own ways. One was ranching reformer Sid Goodloe, the other the activist and … [Read more...] about Farewell to two radicals with a common goal – changing the West
Novato’s City Manager resigns
After 32 years in public service, the City of Novato announced the town’s manager of the last seven years has resigned. Details on why were not disclosed in a Saturday press release which came to the news media at 2 p.m. McGill was appointed as Novto’s City Manager, following three years of … [Read more...] about Novato’s City Manager resigns
100 years ago: A new state tax of 2 cents a gallon placed on gasoline
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago November 1923 – Motorists who pay the new State gasoline tax of 2 cents a gallon are entitled to deduction of the amount from their income tax. To take advantage of this privilege, Collector of Internal Revenue J.P. McLachlin says the motorist … [Read more...] about 100 years ago: A new state tax of 2 cents a gallon placed on gasoline
The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
Marin County Special to Marinscope Rick Saber, a retired U.S. Navy and civilian aviator and the commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7816 in Novato, will serve as the keynote speaker for Marin County’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the military monuments at the … [Read more...] about The honoring of Veteran’s Day 2023 on tap in Marin County
Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Federal courts split another baby in the ongoing tussle between California cities and homeless advocates. Elected officials representing the people of San Rafael passed restrictive camping rules designed to spread out the homeless and prevent large … [Read more...] about Federal judge splits another baby in the ongoing tension between homeless advocates and California towns
Around town in 60 seconds
Got a Minute … Why in the world, after decades of having lively, sometimes passionate, never boring (well sometimes boring) Town Council meetings, would our mayor have to write rules that censor and silence citizen voices? Sounds like a move straight out of the classroom of a Marxist … [Read more...] about Around town in 60 seconds
Mill Valley’s Community Chat
Mill Valley Mayor Urban Carmel, Vice Mayor Stephen Burke, and City Manager Todd Cusimano invite all to a “Community Chat” at 5:30 p.m. live and in person on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Mill Valley City Hall or via Zoom. This is a series of informal meetings intended to give everyone the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Mill Valley’s Community Chat