MILL VALLEY Yeller: The oft-star of the Mill Valley cop log – the “crazy lady” of Throckmorton -- was at it again on Nov. 1, disturbing the peace by hitting store windows with a stick, kicking over trash cans and yelling wild things at shocked passersby. The woman was described as being in her … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The mini-skirted ‘crazy lady’ of Throckmorton
Are you ready for ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by the Ross Valley Players?
The Ross Valley Players will perform “Gypsy: A Musical Fable” on Nov. 11 through Dec. 18. It is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with "the ultimate show business mother." It follows the … [Read more...] about Are you ready for ‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ by the Ross Valley Players?
Novato police make arrests in ‘gang related’ stabbings; three 13-year-olds involved
Marinscope Novato Police arrested five teenagers and one adult in the October stabbings of two teens at Lynwood Elementary School. Police told the Novato Advance and Marinscope Community Newspapers that they are investigating the possibility that the stabbings were gang related. The attacks … [Read more...] about Novato police make arrests in ‘gang related’ stabbings; three 13-year-olds involved
Sausalito History: Gaspar Portola’s ‘discovery’
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society We’ve written extensively about the first Europeans to sail into San Francisco Bay, in 1775 aboard the Spanish supply ship San Carlos, captained by Juan Manuel de Ayala. But the Bay was actually discovered six years earlier by one of Ayala’s countrymen, … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Gaspar Portola’s ‘discovery’
It’s official: Shutdown hammered Marin test scores
Marinscope The numbers are out, and they aren’t pretty. After months of delay – some say a deliberate delay – the National Assessment of Educational Progress numbers were revealed. In Marin, 48.7% of students taking the test failed to meet standards in Math and 37.9% of students failed to meet … [Read more...] about It’s official: Shutdown hammered Marin test scores
Sausalito History: Varda and the Vallejo
Betsy Stroman and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society We’ve heard numerous stories about legendary artist and bon vivant Jean Varda aboard the ferryboat Vallejo. But I recently came across some fresh perspectives in Betsy Stroman’s 2015 book, “The Art and Life of Jean Varda” Here are some … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Varda and the Vallejo
You can watch Marin votes come in here; turnout appears to be very high
Marin County Special to Marinscope The general election is just seven days away and Marin County voters in the November 8 General Election will be interested in the first returns on election night, which will be posted on the County’s election results webpage shortly after 8 … [Read more...] about You can watch Marin votes come in here; turnout appears to be very high
High tides in Marin expected over next few months; here’s a handy chart for when
Marin County Special to Marinscope Seasonal high tides can cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roads in Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but flooding can increase significantly if the elevated tides occur during a storm, … [Read more...] about High tides in Marin expected over next few months; here’s a handy chart for when
Witnessing Marin football history
Photo by Penny Hansen San Marin Football game on Oct. 21. No. 35 is Katie Martin, a receiver for the team. Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope San Marin High School Varsity Football Team, with 2 games remaining, is North Coast Section Division 5 rankings … [Read more...] about Witnessing Marin football history
$1 million SchoolsRule endowment fund announced in honor of Mary Jane Burke
A special endowment fund to help Marin’s underserved students was announced last week. It’s a $1 million fund in the name of Mary Jane Burke, the Marin County superintendent of schools who is retiring at the end of the year. In unveiling the fund, Trisha Garlock, board president of … [Read more...] about $1 million SchoolsRule endowment fund announced in honor of Mary Jane Burke