A unionization effort at the Strawberry Starbucks in Mill Valley missed it by one vote. The vote was 6 in favor of unionization and 7 against. … [Read more...] about Strawberry Starbucks says ‘no’ to unionization
Marin gun buy-back nets 552 firearms
A recent gun buy-back program in Marin netted 552 firearms and 11,000 rounds of ammunition. Organizers offered $100 for functional handguns, rifles and shotguns and $200 for semi-automatic weapons. More than $50,000 in cash was given out at the event. … [Read more...] about Marin gun buy-back nets 552 firearms
Sausalito Womens Club scholarships
The Sausalito Woman’s Club presented $54,000 in educational scholarships to 20 high school graduates and college students from Sausalito and Marin City on Sunday, June 5. The scholarships were awarded at a special ceremony and reception held at the Sausalito Woman’s Club to honor the … [Read more...] about Sausalito Womens Club scholarships
Lucan cruises to victory; Primary counting continues
The ballots keep on coming in to the Marin County Elections Department for the June primary election. So far voter turnout this year appears light. The election won’t be certified until July. Marinscope In what is shaping up to be a low turnout at the polls in Marin County, Registrar of Voters … [Read more...] about Lucan cruises to victory; Primary counting continues
Drought stalks Marin once again
Marin County Special to Marinscope As California and the West Coast enter their third year of drought, Marin County and the state’s other 57 counties have been declared primary disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The dry conditions are bad news for Marin’s farmers and … [Read more...] about Drought stalks Marin once again
Pages From The Past: Novato ranch and home for sale for only $7,500 (100 years ago)
Mike Read/Pages From The Past June 1922 – Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Winn are now occupying the Verissimo house in the 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; several are … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato ranch and home for sale for only $7,500 (100 years ago)
Sausalito History: Richardson helps found San Francisco
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society During the seven years that he lived at the San Francisco presidio, William Richardson became well-informed about the facilities and role of Mexico’s northernmost military post, according to biographer Robert Ryal Miller. Miller donated an autographed … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Richardson helps found San Francisco
Marin County advances ‘sound’ budget; hearing set for citizen review
Marin County Special to Marinscope The County of Marin’s budget is balanced and structurally sound as the local economy has largely recovered from the COVID-19 emergency. The public is invited to review the proposed budget online and participate in the budget hearings, which are set for 9 a.m. … [Read more...] about Marin County advances ‘sound’ budget; hearing set for citizen review
Marin 911: Raccoon and pet kitty ‘go at it’
Mill Valley June 2 - 9, 2022 Kitty Horror: A wild raccoon chased a pet cat up into a tree and was “going after it” in front of the kitty’s owner and child. The screeching spectacle took place on Blithedale Avenue. The Marin Humane folks did not have a ladder long enough to effectively deal … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Raccoon and pet kitty ‘go at it’
Properly Subversive: House drops on San Francisco DA — Ding-dong, baby
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Well, the Chesa Boudin reign of injustice didn’t last long. After 30 months of what he called judicial progressivism, the voters in San Francisco resoundingly recalled the public defender who became District Attorney during the heady phenomenon of Black … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: House drops on San Francisco DA — Ding-dong, baby