Pursuit: An Oakland man was arrested after a chase throughout Marin. CHP officers were clocking speeds of cars in the wee hours of Tuesday, Aug. 9. They measured a sedan going about 84 mph. They attempted to stop the car, but the car fled and made its way to the Canal area of San Rafael. The driver, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Oakland man speeds through Marin; nabbed by CHP
‘Kings, Queens, and Vaccines’ picnic at Stafford Lake
Join The Spahr Center at Stafford Lake Park in Novato for Kings, Queens, and Vaccines: An LGBTQ+ Community Picnic and COVID Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a family-friendly event open to all -- an opportunity for our community to get together and celebrate … [Read more...] about ‘Kings, Queens, and Vaccines’ picnic at Stafford Lake
Kit Cole, prominent Marin banker, dies at 81
Longtime Marin financial services executive and founder of Tamalpais Bank in San Rafael, Kit Cole, died last month at the age of 81. She was hailed by friends as the ultimate “glass-ceiling” breaker, founding Cole Financial Group in 1977. It was later renamed Kit Cole Investment Advisory … [Read more...] about Kit Cole, prominent Marin banker, dies at 81
Novato Parks & Rec activity guide now available
The Novato Parks & Recreation Fall Activity Guide is now open for registration. Fall programs include activities for youth such as youth basketball leagues, toddler music, baking classes, performing arts, gymnastics, dance and taekwondo. Call 415-899-8975 or email novatofun@novato.org … [Read more...] about Novato Parks & Rec activity guide now available
Celebrating Marin City at 80
Marin City 80 is a year-long celebration of Black history in Marin City since its founding in 1942 as a diverse community of shipyard workers. So far this year, there have been art installations, an album of songs about Marin City and the Marinship shipyard, and a new cookbook with recipes by Marin … [Read more...] about Celebrating Marin City at 80
New album for Jeffrey Halford & The Healers
Jeffrey Halford & The Healers have a new album, Soul Crusade, which will be released on Sept. 23. A release party will be at Rancho Nicasio for the "Sunsets Under the Trees" series on Friday, Sept. 2nd from 7-9 p.m. No cover but $15 suggested donation. Dinner reservations are from … [Read more...] about New album for Jeffrey Halford & The Healers
Novato school enrollment jumps
Marinscope The "mother ship" on the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley Reporter, the Twin Cities Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope. Novato school officials could not be more excited about the increase in students at the oft-troubled … [Read more...] about Novato school enrollment jumps
MTC announces 2022-23 season
EnjoyMillValley.com As live, in-person arts organizations continue to navigate the ebbs and flows of welcoming consumers into their spaces, the Marin Theatre Company is putting a stake in the ground for its 2022-23 season. In doing so, it’s leaning on some wildly successful talents, a mix of … [Read more...] about MTC announces 2022-23 season
Properly Subversive: We’re living in the age of the $20 burger; support your local restaurant
Properly Subversive: Sherman R. Frederick A guy I know who owns a sports bar told me that the price he pays for a box of frozen fries just doubled. The cost of beef also hit new highs. In my anecdotal experience, this has made the over-and-under price for the American staple of a burger and … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: We’re living in the age of the $20 burger; support your local restaurant
Rotary Club of Ignacio gives back to the Marin community
Marinscope The "mother ship" on the Novato Advance, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Ross Valley Reporter, the Twin Cities Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope. The Rotary Club of Ignacio Foundation, a 501c3 not for profit organization, recently provided nearly $50,000 … [Read more...] about Rotary Club of Ignacio gives back to the Marin community