Reservoir manager Ken Beck, above. Dave Marston/Writers on the Range Reservoir manager Ken Beck says wryly that he has lots of water coming his way, “and I need a hole to put it in.” In southern Colorado, Beck is the superintendent of Pine River Irrigation District and Vallecito … [Read more...] about A Colorado reservoir gets ready for an epic snowmelt
Marin once again named No. 1 health county in California, but Blacks lag in lifespan statistic
Marin County Special to Marinscope Marin County again has been ranked the healthiest of California’s 58 counties because of its relatively low burden of premature deaths, high scores in quality of life, clinical care, and social and economic factors, according to the 2023 County Health … [Read more...] about Marin once again named No. 1 health county in California, but Blacks lag in lifespan statistic
Lou Bartolini of Bartolini Gallery fame, dies at 91
Novatoan Lou Bartolini, who helped found the Bartolini Gallery in San Rafael, died last week. He was 91. Bartolini’s gallery in the Marin Center Exhibit Hall gives focus to artists from Marin. A memorial service is planned for 1 p.m. May 6 at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Novato. … [Read more...] about Lou Bartolini of Bartolini Gallery fame, dies at 91
San Rafael gets a new public education schools chief
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District’s loss is San Rafael’s gain as last week the San Rafael school board voted unanimously to name Csrment Ghysels the district's new schools chief. She’ll start at $280,000. Ghysels succeeds longtime Marin educator Jim Hogeboom. … [Read more...] about San Rafael gets a new public education schools chief
Gov. Newsom tweeted big about Walgreens, but a tweet is not policy
Marinscope It turns out that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tweet to the contrary, California will not be severing ties with Walgreens. After the store decided not to distribute an abortion pill, Gov. Newsom tweeted “California won’t be doing business with Walgreens.” Walgreens makes up 10% of … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom tweeted big about Walgreens, but a tweet is not policy
Novato to host a diversity discussion on April 26
The Multicultural Advisory Commission of Novato invites all to celebrate diversity at 6 p.m. April April 26, at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave.. There, an in-person panel conversation on combating hate and the significance of diversity and inclusiveness within our community will be held. … [Read more...] about Novato to host a diversity discussion on April 26
Sound Healing Ceremony at Marin Art Garden Center
Marinscope On Sunday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon the Studio at Marin Art Garden Center, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in Ross, will hold a Sound Healing Ceremony with Anderson Pugash, Ellian Raffoul and Dan Dowdell. A sound meditation/healing ceremony holds space for those grieving any type of … [Read more...] about Sound Healing Ceremony at Marin Art Garden Center
Mill Valley Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Springtime
Marinscope The Mill Valley Philharmonic presents Mill Valley Philharmonic - Sounds of Springtime on Friday, May 12, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley. A second performance will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 3 p.m. at the … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Springtime
Sea rise be damned, this new arts building in Sausalito will float … well, sort of
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Sausalito’s going to build a “climate-resilient” arts building in the Marinship. It is designed, they say, to survive the much feared idea of sea rise. What, this new building is gonna float? Well, in a way. The bottom floor will be water-sealed … [Read more...] about Sea rise be damned, this new arts building in Sausalito will float … well, sort of
Novato’s school marm, Lulu Sutton, recuperating after stint in San Rafael hospital
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1923 – G. Trabucchi has opened a carpenter shop in the Yelmorini building on Grant Avenue and is prepared to do all kinds of work in that line. Mr. Trabucchi will keep a supply of doors and windows on hand, which will be a convenience to … [Read more...] about Novato’s school marm, Lulu Sutton, recuperating after stint in San Rafael hospital