This is a press release to Marinscope Community Newspapers from the Mill Valley School District: The start of a new school year is always an exciting and momentous time for our youth, but this year the students at Mill Valley School District returned to find impressive upgrades! All MVSD … [Read more...] about Mill Valley elementary schools upgraded
Sausalito History: Looking back at a storied festival once again postponed
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society A recent announcement that the Sausalito Art Festival would be postponed for another year got me reminiscing about the festival’s on-and-off history. In his book Moments in Time, Jack Tracy points out: “Sausalito in 1950 was on the threshold … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Looking back at a storied festival once again postponed
Marin squeaks through record heat spell — 113 in Novato, 106 in Kentfield
Marinscope Last week was do or die for Marin’s power grid. We almost died. Record breaking temperatures throughout California burdened the grid as authorities warned citizens to do what it takes to stay safe and cool. Residents in the Marin Highlands and Indian Valley suffered … [Read more...] about Marin squeaks through record heat spell — 113 in Novato, 106 in Kentfield
Properly Subversive: Welcome to Marin, ‘Hunter’ … hit the road, ‘Darius’
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick According to the newest navel gazing study on racism in Marin, landlords discriminate against applicants by favoring people with white names over Black names. I’m not kidding. This is an actual study courtesy of the Fair Housing Advocates … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Welcome to Marin, ‘Hunter’ … hit the road, ‘Darius’
Staying cool at the senior center
By Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope My cell weather app and outside thermometer agreed – 107 degrees, at 1:30 p.m. My Web app listed Cooling Center by the City of Novato-Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services. The Margaret Todd Center, as well as various other … [Read more...] about Staying cool at the senior center
Pages From The Past: Novato gets electricity and a new baker
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago September 1922 – The community was shocked yesterday morning by the sudden death of Fred Mahlstedt, one of the oldest residents of Novato. Deceased conducted a chicken and dairy ranch just east of town. He was driving in the cows yesterday … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato gets electricity and a new baker
PeaceNovato holds vigil tonight
PeaceNovato will hold a vigil defending the right to choose and other vital civil liberties on Friday, Sept. 9 at Novato City Hall (Sherman and DeLong) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. “‘It’s hard to imagine a mid-term election more consequential to the fabric of our American Democracy than the one coming up … [Read more...] about PeaceNovato holds vigil tonight
Learn how to stand guard to protect those contemplating suicide
Marin County Special to Marinscope “I need help.” In many cases, those struggling with life might not say it out loud. They might not even think about it themselves. So, it might be up to others to recognize when somebody they know or love is reaching a crisis point. That’s the time … [Read more...] about Learn how to stand guard to protect those contemplating suicide
This week in Marin …
Sherman R. Frederick MarinLocalNews.com The Labor Day weekend brought sweltering heat to Marin and several items of note for all who live in and care about Marin. Here’s your Marinscope roundup: RAMMED In Novato, a San Francisco man driving a stolen car was arrested after he rammed a … [Read more...] about This week in Marin …
Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians
Marinscope It was a hot Labor Day weekend in Marin, but in terms of art and music, it’s nothing compared to what’s coming to Mill Valley shortly. It’s predicted to be Marin’s best post-pandemic music gathering. The Mill Valley Arts Festival – aside from displaying world class artists – will … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Arts Festival lines up stellar group of Marin musicians