SAUSALITO Downward Facing: A woman called the police because she went to a yoga class and found “over 45” people in a room built for 20. She was concerned about it being a fire hazard ... and said so in class. She also told police that a person was “laying across the doorway and wouldn't let her … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Woman calls the cops on Yoga teacher who made fun of her in class
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Silicon Valley Bank fails conflating wokeness with competence
Marinscope The 16th largest bank in the United States, Silicon Valley Bank, financially collapsed last week, forcing the U.S. government to step in and guarantee depositors money. SVB’s failure was followed closely by the failure of Signature Bank. Its depositors were also protected by … [Read more...] about Silicon Valley Bank fails conflating wokeness with competence
Norouz!
On Sunday, March 12, the Marin County-based Ferdowsi School celebrated its 41st anniversary, in conjunction with the Persian New Year (Norouz) at the Corte Madera Community Center. This event has been a long standing tradition and is always the first official Norouz event celebrated in Marin … [Read more...] about Norouz!
Tree smashes into Novato home
The latest winter storm to hit Marin last week dumped more rain on the county. Police and fire first responders from Sausalito to Novato were kept busy responding fender-benders and to downed trees and power lines. … [Read more...] about Tree smashes into Novato home
Voters give Caroline Joachim the nod for Mill Valley City Council
Caroline Joachim was elected to the Mill Valley City Council. She defeated Susan Gladwin, 66% to 34%. Joachim, an 18-year resident, parent, community volunteer and real estate attorney, won the March 7th election to fill an open seat after former councilmember Sashi McEntee Sabaratnam moved … [Read more...] about Voters give Caroline Joachim the nod for Mill Valley City Council
Mill Valley Music Fest lineup is shaping up and organizers are ‘over the moon’
Organizers of the 2023 Mill Valley Music Fest report they are “over the moon” with the way the music lineup for the May 13-14 event is shaping up. A pair of NorCal rock legends – Oakland-born singer/songwriter Michael Franti, joined by his long-standing band Spearhead, and Sacramento-based … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Music Fest lineup is shaping up and organizers are ‘over the moon’
When giants fall, we need to listen
Joe Stone/Writers on the Range “God has cared for these trees …but he cannot save them from fools.” — John Muir In just two years, wildfire has killed an estimated 13 to 19% of all mature giant sequoia trees. These most massive of trees grow only on certain western slopes of the Sierra … [Read more...] about When giants fall, we need to listen
Marin 911: Dog rescued from apartment fire
SAUSALITO Body Found: On Friday, March 10, 2023, at approximately 08:25 a.m. it was reported to 9-1-1 the remains of a human body were discovered by a passerby within the surf line of the Bay waters near the Spinnaker Restaurant in Sausalito. First Responders were immediately dispatched to … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Dog rescued from apartment fire
Properly Subversive: Foggy Joe says the economy is doing super fine; nothing to see here, move along
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive If Joe Biden goes out again on national TV to tell us how great he’s doing on the economy, networks ought to put a crawling disclaimer under the picture saying: “Viewer discretion advised … this broadcast may not be unsuitable for children under 13.” I … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Foggy Joe says the economy is doing super fine; nothing to see here, move along