The Fairfax Town Council will consider implementing a number of rules restricting the behavior of public speakers at its Nov. 1 meeting. People who “disturb, disrupt, impede, or render infeasible the orderly conduct of a public meeting,” can be ejected from the meeting, the new rules say. If … [Read more...] about Decorum or Draconian: No clapping, no loud speaking, no signs or you’ll be ejected from Fairfax Town Council meetings
Marin Health Department tackles Hispanic opioid crisis in San Rafael
Marin County Community Response Teams (CRTs) formed for the COVID-19 pandemic response are pivoting to fentanyl use in the Hispanic community in San Rafael. This month, CRT partner Canal Alliance and OD Free Marin joined up to train 12 residents of the Canal area in San Rafael to support overdose … [Read more...] about Marin Health Department tackles Hispanic opioid crisis in San Rafael
Get your Halloween on in Sausalito
The propulsive bass line of Michael Jackson's Thriller will provide the musical backdrop to the start of this year's Halloween Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The parade is open to everyone, even if you don't have a costume. To participate, just come to the corner of Johnson and Caledonia streets at … [Read more...] about Get your Halloween on in Sausalito
Life Tribute: Laurie Monroe — 1942 – 1923
Laurie Monroe, lovingly called “Baba” by her grandchildren, was born to Keith and Tashi Monroe and raised in Sausalito, California. Along with her twin sister, Terry Kinsey (neè Monroe), she attended Mount Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley. She and her first husband, Michael W. Rice of … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Laurie Monroe — 1942 – 1923
Latin American artists showcased in Sausalito
A new exhibit titled Milagros and Memories is open now through Nov. 12 at the Sausalito Center for the Arts. It features iconic latin american artists like the late Michael Roman, who designed artwork & clothing for both Carlos Santana and Madonna before eventually becoming a legendary figure … [Read more...] about Latin American artists showcased in Sausalito
Where the Sausalito ice house got its ice
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Editor’s Note: The Sausalito Historical Society’s Mike Moyle will give a Zoom program on Oct. 30 presenting a set of historic photos taken throughout Sausalito, juxtaposed with current counterparts that Mike has taken from a drone. The photos highlight … [Read more...] about Where the Sausalito ice house got its ice
The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall
Lew Tremaine/The View from The Hill There are two women at Fairfax Town Hall who deserve to be recognized. They would be Linda Neal and Michelle Gardner. Linda has been working in town as associate principal planner since I hit town in 1984. She has always been highly professional and … [Read more...] about The women who are the backbone of Fairfax Town Hall
Marin 911: Sausalito police seek ‘Free Palestine’ spray paint vandal
SAUSALITO Free Palestine: Police responded to several acts of vandalism in Sausalito in which the words “Free Palestine” were spray painted on a wall and in bathrooms. The vandal was 35-ish and wearing a red beanie and a black jacket. He rode a black bike. Prius Driver: A 4-door black … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sausalito police seek ‘Free Palestine’ spray paint vandal
6th Annual Día de Los Muertos celebration
Through Thursday Nov. 2, Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated at Taco Jane's in San Anselmo. The community is invited to participate by placing photos, objects, anything that may remind you of someone close or far that has departed on the front porch of the restaurant. Extra picture frames available for … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Día de Los Muertos celebration
In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I despise the word “equity” as it is used today. For example, consider this statement from the Marin County Office of Equity. “Dear Community, “Welcome to the Marin County Office of Equity newsletter! Autumn is upon us. In September and … [Read more...] about In Marin when ‘equity’ means ‘hate’