Marin Historian Scott Fletcher will share “Familiar Tales and Untold Stories” about Novato and Marin County at the Quarterly Membership Meeting of the Novato Historical Guild on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon Novato City Hall. Scott’s talk is based on his book “Moments in Marin History: … [Read more...] about History buffs set to gather in Novato — Hamilton, AFB, and Black Point Inn topics of interest
Why free speech and state-funded disinformation efforts cannot coexist
Matt Tiabbi My Statement to Congress In testimony to the House Judiciary Committee about the Twitter Files, a few words about why state-funded "anti-disformation" and free speech can't coexist Editor’s note: at around 10 a.m. EST this morning, Michael Shellenberger and I will be testifying … [Read more...] about Why free speech and state-funded disinformation efforts cannot coexist
Novato’s cheese factory needs more room
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago March 1923 – Judge Hermann Rudolff finds that his cheese factory building is not large enough for his business, and is building an addition. A concrete structure 30x40 feet will be erected on the west end of the factory, and it is expected that … [Read more...] about Novato’s cheese factory needs more room
Severe Weather Emergency Shelter activated in Marin
In response to the National Weather Service’s prediction of several days of rainfall, Marin County is activating its Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (SWES) for people experiencing homelessness. Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) with Episcopal Community Services of San … [Read more...] about Severe Weather Emergency Shelter activated in Marin
San Rafael police dog Achilles retires … he is a good dog
Police Dog Achilles retired March 1. Achilles came to the SRPD in early 2019 where he was partnered with Officer Zach Brickell. An instant bond was formed, and Achilles went into service on March 17, 2019. Achilles is a graduate of K9 patrol school, K9 detection school for … [Read more...] about San Rafael police dog Achilles retires … he is a good dog
Sonoma man with dementia still missing
Missing: Lawrence (aka "Larry") Atchison of Sonoma County is still missing and search/rescue operations are still underway. SRPD detectives, with the assistance of local residents, located residential surveillance footage that showed Larry walking in the area of Summerfield Road and Carissa Avenue … [Read more...] about Sonoma man with dementia still missing
San Rafael teacher pay dispute moves to fact finding stage
A pay dispute between San Rafael City Schools and the elementary teachers union failed to reach agreement during mediation and is now headed to the fact-finding process. The last offer, made after mediation, calls for a 13% pay increase over two years — 10% for the current school year and … [Read more...] about San Rafael teacher pay dispute moves to fact finding stage
Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam highlight the upcoming Blue Note Summer Sessions concert in Napa
Blue Note Napa has announced its new music lineup for the 2023 Blue Note Summer Sessions concert series beginning May 19 through October. Tickets to the initial slate of events went on sale this month. After a successful two-year stint at an up-Valley winery, Blue Note Summer Sessions is … [Read more...] about Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam highlight the upcoming Blue Note Summer Sessions concert in Napa
Sausalito History: Getting the iconic sea lion statue back into the sea; your donation would help
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The sea lion statue that was knocked off its pedestal in the January storms needs major repairs to resume its position as Sausalito’s international landmark for seven decades. The story of the emblematic sea lion is as intriguing as the statue … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Getting the iconic sea lion statue back into the sea; your donation would help
California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms
Thanks to the big rains in 2023, the Bay Area and most of California are no longer in a drought. The rain has improved California soil moisture, stream flow and the snow pack and most reservoirs in the state have refilled to above normal, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a weekly … [Read more...] about California’s drought is over thanks to extra-big winter storms