In alignment with the State, the Bay Area counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and the City of Berkeley will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16. Unvaccinated … [Read more...] about Mask mandates to be lifted on Feb. 16
Marin 911: ‘We’re all gonna die!’
Sausalito Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, 2022 Yeller: A homeless man holding an umbrella yelled at people on Bridgeway. He yelled things like “we’re all gonna die!” Police told him to quiet down and move along. Burglary: Police are reviewing video from the Harbor Master about a burglary on Jan. … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘We’re all gonna die!’
School mask rules on the brink of change
Marinscope Mask rules in California are a-changing, including mandatory masks for school children. CalMatters.org reported today that state health officials announced that they are working with “education, public health and community leaders to update masking requirements at schools to … [Read more...] about School mask rules on the brink of change
Novato Planning Commission to meet on Valentine’s Day
The Planning Commission will meet via Zoom at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Pursuant to the provisions of AB 361, this meeting will be held by teleconference only. Members of the public may participate and provide comments to the Planning Commission as follows: Written public comments may … [Read more...] about Novato Planning Commission to meet on Valentine’s Day
Political leaders break their own mask rules
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Three of California’s highest political leaders have been caught publicly breaking their own COVID-19 mask rules. First came pictures of Gov. Gavin Newsom early-on in the pandemic dining maskless at a birthday party for a lobbyist. Then San Francisco … [Read more...] about Political leaders break their own mask rules
People of Marin: Meet Madeline and Clint Kellner, doing good with the Peace Corps
Marinscope Novato residents Madeline and Clint Kellner are among approximately 230 individuals who participated in the Peace Corps’ Virtual Service Pilot (VSP). Launched in October 2020, VSP is a service opportunity where former Peace Corps volunteers donate their services through virtual … [Read more...] about People of Marin: Meet Madeline and Clint Kellner, doing good with the Peace Corps
Marin History: Do you remember Shamrock Motors?
History/Mill Valley Historical Society In 1958, Jerry Hannan established Shamrock Motors on the corner of Miller and La Goma. The dealership imported automobiles manufactured in France. He established a similar dealership at 615 Francisco Blvd. in San Rafael. Jerry was the … [Read more...] about Marin History: Do you remember Shamrock Motors?
New recycling rules come to Marin
Marin County Special to Marinscope The County of Marin plans to set a target for diverting 75% of organic waste from landfills and saving 20% of edible food for human consumption by 2025, in line with a new state law. The Marin County Board of Supervisors addressed a new local ordinance at … [Read more...] about New recycling rules come to Marin
Wanted: More new homes in Marin
Marin County Special to Marinscope More money is available for affordable housing developers to create new homes in Marin County and preserve existing affordable units. This year, the County of Marin anticipates receiving $1,127,763 to distribute from a State of California fund that is helping … [Read more...] about Wanted: More new homes in Marin
Sausalito History: The notorious crew of the ferry Sausalito
The wild and notorious crew of the ferry Sausalito It’s well known that the paddle-wheeler ferry Sausalito collided with another ferry in 1901, inspiring the opening of Jack London’s novel, The Sea-Wolf. But I was shocked to learn that the Sausalito had a reputation for careless navigation long … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The notorious crew of the ferry Sausalito