Marinscope roving photographer Rod Miles attended the recent soccer match between Novato and Archie Williams high schools. Here's some of the action. (AWHS prevailed 3-0 on this day.) … [Read more...] about Novato vs AWHS soccer action
Grief and end-of-life gatherings
Over three evenings in March people may gather with like-minded people to explore components of grief and loss, facilitated by two end of life guides. Recent times have presented many occasions to grieve. Death, illness, loss of treasured social rituals, changes in how we work and learn, the end … [Read more...] about Grief and end-of-life gatherings
Big cuts headed for Novato school district; some parents complain about masks
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance When Novato Unified School District President Derek Knell gavelled in the Jan. 25 trustee meeting, he probably knew it was going to be a tough meeting. Not only would he and the board get yelled at by irate parents upset about the idea of mandatory … [Read more...] about Big cuts headed for Novato school district; some parents complain about masks
Frederick Commentary: Oh no! Joe Biden is taking questions again … someone stop him before we go to war with Russia
I pray we’re not at war with Russia by the time this column gets into print. But, given our president’s inability to handle questions with any kind of clarity, I guess just about anything is a possibility. Don’t know about you, but when Joe Biden prefaces an answer with “let me be clear,” I … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Oh no! Joe Biden is taking questions again … someone stop him before we go to war with Russia
Message from NUSD on alleged SMHS football racism issue
(Editor's note: This is a letter from the NUSD superintendent on the NUSD website.) Good morning NUSD Colleagues and Community, There has been a lot of coverage in the IJ, Chronicle, and now on the local news about SMHS football and the response by the district to the allegations of racial … [Read more...] about Message from NUSD on alleged SMHS football racism issue
Affordable housing project praised by Novato Council
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance The Novato City Council could not have been more supportive of a low- to moderate-income housing project proposed by Habitat For Humanity in the city. “Exciting,” said Mayor Eric Lucan. “A tremendous asset,” said Councilmember Mark … [Read more...] about Affordable housing project praised by Novato Council
Mental Health Crisis Training Set for January 27
Specialists from the RxSafe Marin initiative and the Marin County Suicide Prevention Collaborative are presenting a training that is intended for all counselors, mental health providers, case workers, health professionals, caregivers/family members, and allies. Anyone … [Read more...] about Mental Health Crisis Training Set for January 27
Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 25, 2022
The Marin County COVID-19 Status Update is published weekdays and as needed to share important news and resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to keep the local economy running. We remain here for you. Marin COVID-19 Recap to Marin County Board of Supervisors Dr. … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Status Update: Jan. 25, 2022
Voces de Canal meeting
The Marin County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a free community education forum entitled, “Voces de Canal - Building Community and Creating Opportunities in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael” on Thursday, Feb. 3, 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom teleconference. The guest speakers will be … [Read more...] about Voces de Canal meeting
Mill Valley boy killed in car crash
Liam Washington, 16, of Mill Valley was killed in a traffic accident in Sonoma on Sunday (Jan. 16), the California Highway Patrol reported. CHP said he was a backseat passenger in a car driven by Manessis T. Alexander, 24, of Novato. Also in the car was Washington’s twin brother Lucas. Alexander and … [Read more...] about Mill Valley boy killed in car crash