Coleman Elementary School in San Rafael suffered 20 documented COVID cases in late March, prompting the school to re-institute the wearing of masks. The infected were about half employees and half students. Principal Mike Taylor said the move will reduce the risk of transmission and was not … [Read more...] about Spike in COVID-19 at San Rafael School
Frederick Commentary: Academy’s descent into woke hell — judging a picture by its frame
“Keep an open mind; but not so open your brains fall out.” No one is quite sure who first said that but, hoo-boy, it’s the perfect admonition these days. Consider what the Hollywood elite plan to do to the Oscars. To get consideration for “Best Picture,” the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Academy’s descent into woke hell — judging a picture by its frame
Volunteers needed for Novato’s 4th of July parade
The all-volunteer Novato Fourth of July Parade Committee is recruiting “game day help” for the Independence Day celebration along Grant Avenue. It will be the first live-and-in-person parade since the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the live events in 2020 and 2021. The theme this year is “Celebrate … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed for Novato’s 4th of July parade
Homeless San Rafael man files suit
Living under Highway 101 in San Rafael has caused a homeless man to have hearing loss. James Hellard, 49, lives under the highway as it is a city-sanctioned place for the homeless to camp. That amounts to San Rafael “forcing” him to live under the noisy thoroughfare, his suit alleges. … [Read more...] about Homeless San Rafael man files suit
Marin 911: Rubber boots, screaming at Satan, and walking back to San Francisco
Sausalito March 28-29, 2022 San Francisco Bound: A man wearing rubber boots and screaming his head off at no one in particular about Satan and sex acts was reported scaring folks on Bridgeway. Police made contact with the Satan yeller, who said he was walking back to San Francisco. Officers … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Rubber boots, screaming at Satan, and walking back to San Francisco
Get your amphibian on at Fairfax’s Toad Jam
Marinscope The benefit concert “Toad Jam: The Musical Adventure” will take place at noon Sunday (April 9) at Peri Park Redwood Stage All concert proceeds will go towards building restorative wetland habitats to provide safe haven for amphibians such as toads, frogs and newts, all of which are … [Read more...] about Get your amphibian on at Fairfax’s Toad Jam
Chance to learn more about hazard preparation
Climate change is affecting everyone living in Marin County, and the next update of the Marin Countywide Plan will include a section about climate change and the related potential hazards for local residents. An online public meeting April 5 will serve as an interactive discussion hosted by the … [Read more...] about Chance to learn more about hazard preparation
Pages From The Past: Novato recovers from flu epidemic
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago March 1922 – Mrs. Boileau and Frank, Mrs. Bear and Mr. Beau have now recovered from the flu. The whole family were ill in bed at the same time. Mr. Beau is still having trouble with his ears. – There are several cases of diphtheria in … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Novato recovers from flu epidemic
Frederick Column: Just a little too much puppy-dog’s tails, ya think?
We have so much to worry about these days. The worldwide pandemic featuring a bat virus developed in a shadowy Chinese lab with the possibility of U.S. money involved moved to the top of my “OMG” list in 2022. And, of course, we’re fooling around with World War III in Europe. … [Read more...] about Frederick Column: Just a little too much puppy-dog’s tails, ya think?
Rotary digs deep: Plants 43 trees on COM Campus
Local Rotary Clubs around the College of Marin Indian Valley campus planted 43 new trees along the banks of the creek bed running through the campus this month. This was the second year in a row of tree planting on the campus by local clubs working in conjunction with the College of Marin grounds … [Read more...] about Rotary digs deep: Plants 43 trees on COM Campus