Marinscope Because of budget shortfall worries, the Tamalpais Union High School District trustees sent layoff notices last week to teachers and campus staff assistants. The so-called “pink slips” serve as a warning to employees. But, if the financial situation improves, the district may … [Read more...] about Tamalpais Union High School District issues layoff notices
Marin Women’s Political Action Committee meets Friday
For the first time in two years, the Marin Women's Political Action Committee is able to hold its annual Elected Women’s Luncheon in person, Friday, March 25, at The Club at McInnis Park. "We will honor our elected women and student leaders at this gala event," says MWPAC President Cathryn Hilliard. … [Read more...] about Marin Women’s Political Action Committee meets Friday
Novato Soroptimist to hold 40th fundraiser
Soroptimist International of Novato (SI) will hold its 40th annual spring fundraiser, Women of Vision, on Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bill and Adele Jonas Center, Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Boulevard, Building 19, in Novato. This year, SI Novato will … [Read more...] about Novato Soroptimist to hold 40th fundraiser
Marin History: On the road to Bolinas
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In the early years, there were no roads in Marin connecting the communities on the ocean with those on the bay. The first road was built in 1870. It followed a route roughly the same as today’s Highway 1 through Tam Valley to the thriving … [Read more...] about Marin History: On the road to Bolinas
Mill Valley History: Music in Homestead
Marin History/Mill Valley Marinscope In the winter of 1960/1961, the Homestead Valley Improvement Club presented a series of three classical music concerts in Brown’s Hall. Enthusiastic audiences and favorable press revues encouraged the music committee to present such concerts for 20 … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Music in Homestead
Sausalito History: The re-selling of Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society It’s an old, sad story: How William Richardson lost his Rancho del Sausalito to William Throckmorton for payment of debts that later proved to be greatly inflated. But financial karma came back to haunt Throckmorton three decades … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The re-selling of Sausalito
Novato Pages From The Past: Red Lobster closes
Mark Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago March 1922 – Mr. Parkinson who has leased part of the Hill ranch for the purpose of running turkeys has placed some 65 or 70 birds on the place and is hoping to secure more. He expects to have quite a few “Xmas Dinners” on his place by next … [Read more...] about Novato Pages From The Past: Red Lobster closes
Fairfax rejects dispensary
The Town of Fairfax said “no” to a second cannabis dispensary business proposed for 930 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. The company Element 7 asked to replace Mana Bowls, an acai cafe, with a pot shop called Fairfax Remedy. The vote was 4-1 with Councilwoman Barbara Coler in dissent. … [Read more...] about Fairfax rejects dispensary
Sewer agency: Pardon the smell, Marin
The Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin has rehabilitated a 40-year-old, 50-foot diameter “digester” tank. The tank is designed to reduce the volume of sewage sludge and make it suitable for subsequent use. After the repairs were completed, the tank was gradually refilled and is undergoing a … [Read more...] about Sewer agency: Pardon the smell, Marin
Mill Valley crime stats: Theft down 28%
The Mill Valley Police Department released its annual report. It showed that officers responded to 16,492 calls for service in 2021. In those calls, 137 arrests were made. Officers also made 1,337 traffic stops. Another key statistic showed that between 2020 and 2021 thefts in the town were … [Read more...] about Mill Valley crime stats: Theft down 28%