The View from The Hill/Lew Tremaine When my sons were little, I would always bring them with me when I did community volunteer work. Creek clean-ups, restorations of Peri Park, walking neighborhoods for political campaigns (they loved taking turns knocking on doors); they had a great … [Read more...] about Lew Tremaine says: Get involved and bring the kids
The history of those lovable sea lions in the San Francisco Bay
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society California sea lions have been federally safeguarded ever since the passage of the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1975. But that wasn’t always the case. Before the turn of the 20th Century, a controversy surfaced over whether sea lions threatened … [Read more...] about The history of those lovable sea lions in the San Francisco Bay
Marin Forum: Rangers, community, trust and disaster
By Niccolo Caldararo Reading about the fires in Hawaii and how people in paradise are reliving the recent wildfires is terrible. However, it must be clear to most people that we are beset by multiple disasters, most a result of climate change, our lives, our towns and our county safety are … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: Rangers, community, trust and disaster
Marin County Supervisor updates Binford Road homeless encampment — 9 housed in 60 days
Marinscope Marin County Supervisor Eric Lucan provided to Marinscope this update on the Binford Road homeless encampment outside of Novato. “Our efforts on Binford Road are progressing and we continue to address concerns from multiple angles, balancing the desire to house and help … [Read more...] about Marin County Supervisor updates Binford Road homeless encampment — 9 housed in 60 days
Marin Forum: It’s not easy being green and affordable…
By Teliha Draheim California has a conflict of interests. California’s climate policy, with its unrealistic expectations about the benefits of electrification, appears to conflict with California’s unrealistic expectations about building affordable housing. The concept that … [Read more...] about Marin Forum: It’s not easy being green and affordable…
Library Access expands for Novato students
The educational connection between young students and local libraries is getting stronger in Marin County. The Marin County Free Library has kicked off its new Student MyCard, a partnership with the Marin County Office of Education designed to ensure that all students have free and easy access to … [Read more...] about Library Access expands for Novato students
No Shave November — it will grow on you
The Marin County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA) has announced its first ever “No Shave November” fundraising event. While the event has been around for 20 years, starting in Australia, this is the first year in Marin. It focuses on men's health, specifically prostate cancer awareness, … [Read more...] about No Shave November — it will grow on you
Thinking about electrifying? We got the answers
Questions often arise when a sustainability-minded person starts to plan a home improvement project that involves energy efficiency, solar and battery backup, electric vehicles, or replacing gas appliances with electric-powered alternatives. The Marin County Sustainability Team is ready to provide … [Read more...] about Thinking about electrifying? We got the answers
Wait, what happened? And you let the guy go?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick The episode last week in the girl’s restroom at Mill Valley Middle School, and the police department’s press release on the matter, raise questions. Here’s what we are told: On Monday, Oct. 30, at about 4:30 p.m. officers received a call for help … [Read more...] about Wait, what happened? And you let the guy go?
Tip ‘o the cap to Novato’s new top cop
The City of Novato has announced a community swearing-in ceremony and reception for the town’s new Chief of Police Jim Naugle. It will be held Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue. Born and raised in Petaluma, Chief Naugle began his career with the … [Read more...] about Tip ‘o the cap to Novato’s new top cop