Sherman Frederick Novato Advance It will be an appointment rather than a special election. That’s how the Novato City Council decided to proceed in filling the District 5 council seat now vacant after the resignation of Amy Peele, who quit because being on the council hurt her mental … [Read more...] about Novato Council will pick person to fill District 5 vacancy
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Just Be Present Anyway
Sunday, October 17, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. Pacific Coast Mission District Retreat, October 15-17, 2021 Holy Cross Lutheran Church, PacificaSunday, October 17, 2021 -- (Ignatius) Bible Study in Ezekiel 38 at 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion Worship at 11:00 a.m., featuring Bishop Emeritus John … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Just Be Present Anyway
Online form for COVID-19 self-tests
Self-tests add convenience for those who do not live close to a COVID-19 testing location, have mobility or transportation issues, or need results immediately. Marin County Special to Marinscope With over-the-counter COVID-19 self-tests becoming more widely available, Marin County Public … [Read more...] about Online form for COVID-19 self-tests
Commentary: Chaco Culture National Park is under siege
It is not an exaggeration to say that New Mexico’s Chaco Culture National Historical Park is under siege. A surge of oil and gas development threatens this ancestral site, recognized as one of the architectural marvels of the world and revered by Native Americans who consider it a living … [Read more...] about Commentary: Chaco Culture National Park is under siege
Sausalito History: When Hearst roamed Sausalito
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The recent PBS documentary Citizen Hearst touched briefly on William Randolph Hearst’s stay in Sausalito, causing me to wonder what sort of impact the profligate newspaper publisher had on this village. Over the years, the Sausalito News reported on … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: When Hearst roamed Sausalito
Commentary: Legacy Social Media — free as in beer, not as in speech
Thomas L. Knapp/My Turn On Oct. 5, former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen testified before the U.S. Senate, decrying her former employer's "destructive impact" and warning that "without action, divisive and extremist behaviors we see today are only the beginning." Per Haugen's … [Read more...] about Commentary: Legacy Social Media — free as in beer, not as in speech
Political Marin shuffle
It’s shuffle time for some politicos in Marin. Marin County Supervisor Judy Arnold earlier in the year announced her retirement. That prompted Novato City Councilmember Eric Lucan to announce his bid to take over the seat. Then last week Supervisor Damon Connolly announced he will … [Read more...] about Political Marin shuffle
110th Dipsea this November
Special to Marinscope With the pandemic cancelling last year’s 110th Dipsea Race and causing it to be rescheduled this year from June 13 to Nov. 7, things have slowed down for Alex Varner. For now. After setting a Dipsea record in winning his ninth fastest time award two years ago, the … [Read more...] about 110th Dipsea this November
Marin will be mask-free by Thanksgiving … maybe
Marinscope Despite news that masks in the Bay Area are on their way out, the devil’s in the details. And Marin is still a ways from the finish line. Health leaders in the nine Bay Area counties issued guidelines last week for the end of masks. A county has to qualify for the “yellow” … [Read more...] about Marin will be mask-free by Thanksgiving … maybe
Another contender jumps in the ring for county supervisor
Progressive Democrat Kevin Morrison, described as “a fierce advocate for strong environmental protections” in his press release, has entered the race for Marin County supervisor in District 5. “This campaign is about bringing progressive Democratic values to solve problems,” said Morrison at a … [Read more...] about Another contender jumps in the ring for county supervisor