Six remarkable “Women of Vision” were recognized for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the Marin community at the Soroptimist International (SI) of Novato’s 41st Annual Spring Fundraiser on April 22, at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center on the Indian Valley College … [Read more...] about Six ‘Women of Vision’ honored by Novato Soroptimist International
This week’s ‘Spin Around Marin’
Fairfax library improvement Improvements to the Fairfax Library are set to begin May 15, resulting in a closure of the branch through May 24. The Marin County Free Library Facility at 2097 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard will be brought up to code for smoke detection and fire suppression … [Read more...] about This week’s ‘Spin Around Marin’
Xylazine (‘Tranq’) detected in Marin’s wastewater; COVID-19 officially declared over
Last week, Marin County Public Health issued a Public Health Advisory to local clinicians after xylazine, a potent tranquilizer, was detected in Marin County wastewater. Wastewater has emerged as a valuable tool for measuring virus levels and detecting substances of … [Read more...] about Xylazine (‘Tranq’) detected in Marin’s wastewater; COVID-19 officially declared over
Two arrested and 30 cited at Novato Police DUI checkpoint on Cinco de Mayo
On Friday, May 5, two individuals were arrested for DUI. 30 citations were issued, including 26 citations for unlicensed driving and 4 for driving on a suspended/revoked license. The DUI checkpoint was held at DeLong Ave and Redwood Blvd. 1,468 vehicles were contacted with 83 drivers directed to a … [Read more...] about Two arrested and 30 cited at Novato Police DUI checkpoint on Cinco de Mayo
Aren’t you glad we banned plastic straws?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive This column specializes in “fart in the elevator” questions. Here’s a good one for Marin elected officials. You’re hell on plastic straws, banning them under the woke rubric that they contribute to a trashy environment. Now, we’re on the verge of … [Read more...] about Aren’t you glad we banned plastic straws?
Sausalito History: When Hayden named names
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society “Film Star Names Ex-Sausalitan in Commie Testimony This Week” read the headline in the April 12, 1951, Sausalito News. The paper reported: “Warwick Tompkins, a former Sausalitan, was named as a communistic influence in film star Sterling Hayden's … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: When Hayden named names
50 years ago when divorce was frowned upon, Novato’s mayor and wife split
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago May 1923 – A trip through the Novato valley is a pleasure at this time. Crops are immense, fruit most promising and prosperity and happiness evident everywhere. Truly this is a Valley of No Regrets. – May Day, the anniversary of the … [Read more...] about 50 years ago when divorce was frowned upon, Novato’s mayor and wife split
Marin 911: Robbery, bullying, diaper change
MILL VALLEY Tam High Bully: A father notified police that his son is being bullied at Tam High School by another student sending threatening screen shots. The screen shots suggested that the boy should die by ingestion of a chemical substance. Police ruled the incident less of a death threat and … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Robbery, bullying, diaper change
2024: Deja vu all over again?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Honestly, I never thought he’d do it. At the age of 80 and showing signs of decline, Joe Biden is actually – no joke – running for re-election. And here’s the kicker: He’s the worst president in recent memory and if he lives long enough, he’ll probably … [Read more...] about 2024: Deja vu all over again?
Fairy tales from Washington, D.C., about California’s ‘climate ready’ coastline
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive I have a sneaking suspicion that I may be the only one in Marin who reads the Washington press releases funneled through Rep. Jared Huffman’s office. The format is boilerplate rhetoric laden with Washington-ese about how the good representative from San … [Read more...] about Fairy tales from Washington, D.C., about California’s ‘climate ready’ coastline