The Novato Unified School District board elected Debbie Butler as president and Julie Jacobson as vicepPresident/clerk at its Dec. 13, meeting. Butler has been on the board since 2006 and has previously served as president. Jacobson has been on the board since 2020. Newly elected board … [Read more...] about Novato school district organizes for the new year
Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A lot of water has gone under the bridge since COVID-19 hit the scene in 2020. One of the great regrets of this time will certainly be how we treated the elderly and the sick. In my own experience, I lost a good friend who fell ill during the … [Read more...] about Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
Brown Act violation alleged against Ross Valley School District
A citizen complaint that alleged the Ross Valley School District board appointed a committee to decide the fate of the Fairfax-San Anselmo Children’s Center without disclosing the names of those about to be appointed was a violation of the Brown Act. The allegation, which the district … [Read more...] about Brown Act violation alleged against Ross Valley School District
New Pride flag donated to Novato Community Hospital
On Tuesday (Dec. 13) a flag raising ceremony was planned at Novato Community Hospital. Longtime locals and gay married couple Lolma and Beth, above, replaced the hospital’s existing LGBTQ Pride flag with a new one that they donated. Beth and Lolma were joined by other LGBTQ seniors with The Spahr … [Read more...] about New Pride flag donated to Novato Community Hospital
19-year-old girl allegedly hit by 74-year-old driver who fled the scene
NOVATO Hit and Run Arrest: On Sunday, Dec. 11, at about 3 p.m Novato Police received a report of an injured woman lying on the sidewalk on Main Gate Road. Responding officers and Novato Fire personnel located the woman east of the parking lot entrance to the Hamilton SMART Train Station. It was … [Read more...] about 19-year-old girl allegedly hit by 74-year-old driver who fled the scene
Marin voters turnout big … again
On Dec. 6, Marin County’s Registrar of Voters, Lynda Roberts, said the Nov. 8 General Election is certified and the official results have been posted. The election had 170,534 registered voters of which 121,402 cast ballots, resulting in a turnout of more than 71%. The … [Read more...] about Marin voters turnout big … again
Fairfax town leaders listen to rent control complaints
The Fairfax Town Council listened to about two hours of debate about the fairness of the town’s new rent control and just-cause-for-eviction laws – most of it critical of the laws. One resident called the laws “insane” and unfair to homeowners trying to make a little extra cash in … [Read more...] about Fairfax town leaders listen to rent control complaints
Pages From The Past: Yes, a bridge across Golden Gate is possible
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago December 1922 – Contractor Charles F. Schuetz arrived from San Francisco this week and broke ground for the new Community House. Work on the building will be pushed forward with all speed compatible with good work. When completed this house will … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Yes, a bridge across Golden Gate is possible
Pat Campbell memorial concert turns out a who’s who of Marin musicians
Marinscope Photo by Elliot Karlan A veritable who's-who list of seminal musicians took the stage at Hopmonk Tavern in a memorial service concert for fellow Marin bass player Pat Campbell of Novato on Sunday (Dec. 4). Above, left to right, are David Nelson, founding member of 'New Riders Of The … [Read more...] about Pat Campbell memorial concert turns out a who’s who of Marin musicians
Novatoans will vote on school tax
The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted at its Dec. 6 meeting to place a parcel tax measure on the March 7 ballot. This ballot measure is a renewal of the current parcel tax of $251 per parcel which expires on June 30, 2023. Voter … [Read more...] about Novatoans will vote on school tax