Marinscope Marin County hit an important benchmark last week. For the first time in four months, no one was in a Marin County hospital with COVID-19. It’s an “important benchmark,” said Dr.Matt Willis, the county’s public health officer. Things took a turn for the worse, … [Read more...] about Milestone: No COVID patients in Marin hospitals, but …
Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan, homeless lawn bowling and my spirit animal
Marin will celebrate Veterans Day tomorrow, (Nov. 11) remembering those who served in the armed forces. Flags will fly, tributes will be made. It will be good and right. But, I promise you, there will be a weight on everyone’s mind. The U.S. exit from the Afghanistan war last summer could not … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan, homeless lawn bowling and my spirit animal
The town that sheet mulches together …
Sheet mulch Join City of Novato staff and community volunteers to complete a sheet mulching project on the median island on Redwood Boulevard. at the corner of De Long Avenue. The plan is to meet at 9 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 11) on the island (opposite Woodside Center at 7290 Redwood Blvd.) and … [Read more...] about The town that sheet mulches together …
Novato man points ‘gun’ at shoppers
Novato Advance/Marinscope Novato Police officers were dispatched to The Square Shopping Center, on Novato Boulevard last week on a report of a man in camouflage crouching behind a pickup truck pointing a crossbow at people. The first officers to roll on the scene saw the man in the west … [Read more...] about Novato man points ‘gun’ at shoppers
Terrapin doesn’t live here anymore
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope It was arguably the coolest spot in Marin. A restaurant, a concert venue and a no-cover bar where live-music aficionados gathered to just keep on truckin’. But bad news hit Terrapin Crossroads fans last week when Phil Lesh (of Grateful Dead fame) and his wife … [Read more...] about Terrapin doesn’t live here anymore
Life Tribute: Andrea P. Mouille, 1930 -2021
Andrea P. Mouille May 7, 1930 - Oct. 29, 2021 Andrea P. Mouille died peacefully at her home in Novato on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Andrea was born on May 7, 1930, in San Francisco to John and Pearl Striethorst. She acquired polio at a young age, but it never held her back. At 16, … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Andrea P. Mouille, 1930 -2021
When the Earth, moon and sun align … Marin floods big time
Marin County Special to Marinscope Seasonal high tides often cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roadways of Marin County, which can be exacerbated during winter storms. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it’s raining or not, and such instances are likely to occur … [Read more...] about When the Earth, moon and sun align … Marin floods big time
Sausalito History: Coast Miwok enjoyed a rich culture in Marin
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Before the arrival of Europeans, present-day Sausalito was inhabited by the indigenous Coast Miwok peoples for thousands of years. According to historic preservation consultant Christopher VerPlanck, Coast Miwok territory in Marin and Sonoma counties … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Coast Miwok enjoyed a rich culture in Marin
Mill Valley History: The ‘T’ on the hill
In 1924, Tam High students poured a concrete pad in the shape of a large “T” on a barren hillside on the Wilkins Ranch just below what is now Seaver Drive in Enchanted Knolls. They placed lime on the “T” to make it visible from the school on Miller Avenue. Today, many Mill … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The ‘T’ on the hill
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Be a sinner and sin boldly
THE MADNESS OF LUTHER THE REFORMER"Be a sinner and sin boldly...but more strongly...have faith and rejoice in Christ."Dr. Martin Luther THE SCRIPTURESWelcome to the Ultimate Thanksgiving Feast of All Time"...In Jerusalem, the Lord of the heavenly hostwill spread a wonderful feast … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Be a sinner and sin boldly