Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I don’t know if I’d call it “amazing” how so many people claim to love and protect Marin’s environment, only then to shrug a collective shoulder at the Binford Road homeless encampment. “Strange” might be a better word. Protecting the environment … [Read more...] about Move Binford Road semi-mobile homeless camp to Muir Woods
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, visits Novato school
Marinscope/Novato Advance photo by Elliot Karlan California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond talks with 3rd grader Kiara Moran Alvarado during a visit to Pleasant Valley Elementary School to celebrate and recognize the State Universal Meal Program, School Nutritional … [Read more...] about California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, visits Novato school
Officers honored by Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center
Novato School Resource Officer Houser, left, and retired Detective Brett Gripe were honored by the Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center for their vital work to reduce crimes against children in Novato. Child Forensic Interviewers like SRO Houser and Brett Gripe are specifically trained to use … [Read more...] about Officers honored by Jeannette Prandi Children’s Center
Marin 911: Sick, mangy and blind coyote evades escape in downtown Sausalito
MILL VALLEY Bus: A live-aboard bus was reported blocking Eldridge Avenue. Bus was gone when police arrived. Gas Blower: A maintenance man at the golf course was observed using a gas-powered leaf blower. Gone when the police arrived. Sex Assault: A student told her teacher she was sexually … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Sick, mangy and blind coyote evades escape in downtown Sausalito
A full summer of jazz in Sausalito
What: Jazz and Blues by the Bay When: Fridays June 2 - Aug 25 @ 6:30 – 8:00PM, & Sep 1, 8, & 15 @ 6:00 – 7:30PM Where: Gabrielson Park Anchor St &, Humboldt Ave … [Read more...] about A full summer of jazz in Sausalito
Author Dave Eggers at Book Passage in Corte Madera
Dave Eggers author of “The Eyes and the Impossible,” will be at the Corte Madera Book Passage store 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. The Eyes and the Impossible is the story of a dog named Johannes. Johannes is a free dog, a fast dog—such a fast dog! He lives in an urban park by the sea, and every … [Read more...] about Author Dave Eggers at Book Passage in Corte Madera
Week of May 15: A Spin Around Marin
Members of a new group calling itself the “Friends of Rush Creek” protested in front of a fundraiser for Marin County Board of Supervisor Eric Lucan last Friday. As Lucan held a $75 birthday fundraiser for himself, the group made their voices heard on what they said was inaction by Lucan and … [Read more...] about Week of May 15: A Spin Around Marin
New Hollywood diversity rules a timely topic for this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Every October Marin becomes the center of the movie-making planet when the Mill Valley Film Festival kicks off, featuring scores of renowned films. Marin’s hard core movie aficionados are in heaven. I’m not quite in the aficionados category. But, I do … [Read more...] about New Hollywood diversity rules a timely topic for this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival
Rotary sponsors fishing day in Novato
Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise sponsored a “Fishing in the City” event (shown above) at Scottsdale Pond in Novato, on May 6. About 70 kids showed up on May 6 to learn to fish and how to protect wildlife and the environment. … [Read more...] about Rotary sponsors fishing day in Novato
Pandemic in Marin (and everywhere else) officially over
The Marin County Health Department reported that the World Health Organization last week declared the End of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Also for the first time in 2023, Marin COVID Level transitioned from Medium to Low based on declining hospitalizations and virus … [Read more...] about Pandemic in Marin (and everywhere else) officially over