This week and next volunteers will converge at a meadow entrance of Pacheco Valle on Alameda del Prado south of Nave Drive to plant hundreds of milkweed plants secured through a partnership composed of the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the Rotary Club of Ignacio, the Rotary Club of … [Read more...] about 600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
Support a child in need through Novato’s angel tree
Are you looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Support a child in need through the the Salvation Army San Rafael Angel Tree Toy Drive. You can pick up a tag or two from the Novato Police Department lobby Monday through Thursday from a.m. to 5 p.m. Please return NEW unwrapped toys to NPD … [Read more...] about Support a child in need through Novato’s angel tree
Novato looking for help with housing panel
The Novato City Council recently established a new Housing and Homeless Committee whose purpose will be to provide information and make recommendations to the City Council regarding housing and homeless issues within the City. The Committee will be comprised of seven members, two of whom will be … [Read more...] about Novato looking for help with housing panel
Holiday Faire in Mill Valley
With the holiday shopping season fully upon us, the folks at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard are launching their first annual Holiday Faire. The event, which will feature live music, warm drinks, an array of holiday shopping opportunities, visits with Santa and his elf, various themed workshops … [Read more...] about Holiday Faire in Mill Valley
Bomb threat at Tamalpais High School
Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley came under threat of a bomb on Wednesday (Nov. 30), police and school officials said. The threat was called in at about 9:30 a.m. and students were evacuated immediately. The school was closed until Thursday morning. No bomb was found. … [Read more...] about Bomb threat at Tamalpais High School
Corte Madera Town Band plays Friday (Dec. 9)
At 7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Corte Madera Community Center, the Corte Madera Town Band will ring in the holiday season in true style at its 2022 Holiday Concert. Be there to celebrate a fun evening of great seasonal music, great friends, and holiday spirit! Refreshments will be … [Read more...] about Corte Madera Town Band plays Friday (Dec. 9)
Marin 911: Scared driver asks for police escort home
MILL VALLEY Road Rage: A scared woman involved in a road rage incident pulled up to the police station and asked for an escort to her home as she was afraid the road rager was following her. Escort provided. Homeless: A 40-ish woman who has been repeatedly reported to police sat in the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Scared driver asks for police escort home
Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick With apologies to Art Linkletter (Google him, kids) President Joe Biden says the darndest things. Last week he said this with an absolute straight face: "Like we were doing before I got elected president, inflation at the grocery store is, thank … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Do you believe the president when he says food prices are headed down?
Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Marinscope In what is being called the “Thanksgiving Effect,” the Bay Area saw an 80% increase in COVID-19 cases, causing medical experts to recommend the wearing of high-quality masks when indoors. The Marin County health office reported last week that the county remains a viral soup … [Read more...] about Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department
Christina Cramer, a 17-year veteran of the Sonoma County government’s human resources department and its leader for the past eight years, is the County of Marin’s choice to lead its Department of Human Resources. Cramer’s first day on the job will be Jan. 17. Cramer, who grew up in Novato and has … [Read more...] about Novato girl returns to head up Marin County’s HR department