Mary Sackett avoided a runoff for the District 1 Marin County Supervisor race when last week Gina Daly conceded the race, saying Sackett would get form that 50% of the votes in the Primary race. This brings two new faces to the county board. Novato Mayor Eric Lucan cruised to victory in the … [Read more...] about Mary Sackett wins District 1 Marin County Supervisor race
Sausalito Fourth of July fireworks
The City of Sausalito's annual 4th of July fireworks off Spinnaker Point are a breathtaking spectacle, and a great way to see the fireworks is from a reserved table at Gabrielson Park. Each table seats six guests. Tables are $120 for residents and $130 for non-residents. Live dance music … [Read more...] about Sausalito Fourth of July fireworks
Guide to Marin LGBTQ programs
Did you know that Marin County currently has LGBTQ-led programs specifically for older adults? Two Zoom groups/week, a monthly in-person group, a newsletter, a monthly mixer at Marin Joe's, a men's brown bag lunch, and links to other senior events organized by grassroots groups in Marin. Would you … [Read more...] about Guide to Marin LGBTQ programs
Big 4th of July Corte Madera parade beings at 10 a.m. at Redwood High School
The July 4th parade in Corte Madera begins at 10 a.m. at Redwood High School and ends at Corte Madera Town Center. Entertainment this year features Mercy and the Heartbeats, performing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Crafts and great food will also be featured. For more information or for an arts and … [Read more...] about Big 4th of July Corte Madera parade beings at 10 a.m. at Redwood High School
Corte Madera luminary Phyllis Metcalfe dies at 78
Marinscope Corte Madera luminary Phyllis Metcalfe, 78, died earlier this month of heart failure. Metcalf was a longtime fixture in Corte Madera and a College of Marin trustee from 1979 to 2003. She worked as a political consultant and was once a representative to the Democratic … [Read more...] about Corte Madera luminary Phyllis Metcalfe dies at 78
Pages From the Past: 25 years ago Buck Center became a reality
Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago June 1922 – Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Winn are now occupying the Verissimo house in back of the Community House. – $7,500 buys my beautiful 5-acre ranch and nearly new 6-room cottage, all modern conveniences in house; ranch set out to fruit trees; … [Read more...] about Pages From the Past: 25 years ago Buck Center became a reality
San Marin High School loses principal
The Novato Unified School District announced that Dr. Mark Sims, San Marin High School principal, has accepted a position as a Director of Secondary Instruction at another school district. Jennifer Larson, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, will serve as the Interim … [Read more...] about San Marin High School loses principal
Grand jury urges oversight board for Marin County Sheriff
Marinscope The Marin Civil Grand Jury issued a report on June 15 advocating that “the time is now” for the Marin County Board of Supervisors to create a sheriff oversight board. Longtime Sheriff Robert Doyle, who has fiercely maintained the independence of the sheriff’s office as … [Read more...] about Grand jury urges oversight board for Marin County Sheriff
Marin 911: G-string dog walker covered ‘just enough’
Sausalito June 9 - 15, 2022 Covered Barely: Citizens reported a man walking his dog on Bridgeway dressed only in a G-string. Later calls described it as a “white rag” just barely covering his private parts. Police checked it out and determined that the man was “covered up just … [Read more...] about Marin 911: G-string dog walker covered ‘just enough’
Properly Subversive: Drugs bad, recovery good, right?!
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Drug abuse is complicated. I’ll be the first to stipulate that. So, take a look at this strange idea called “Right to Recovery.” It comes from Matt Dorsey, the newest San Francisco supervisor. It works like this: To confront the … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Drugs bad, recovery good, right?!