In the latest school ranking from Niche, Tamalpais Union High School District was ranked #6 in the “best” districts in the Bay Area. No other public school district cracked into the top ranking for Northern California. Tam was graded as an A+ in academics, teachers and college prep. … [Read more...] about Tam is No. 6
More AWHS vs Richmond action
Photos by Rod Miles AWHS's Zach Castrejon adds an extra point in AWHS's 41-0 victory over Richmond on Friday (Sept. 24). Nate Karpay-brody runs for one of his two TDs vs Richmond on Friday during AWHS's 41-0 victory. … [Read more...] about More AWHS vs Richmond action
My Turn: Working Without Borders
Sam Keller/My Turn The Chinese word for crisis is written with two brushstrokes - one for danger, one for opportunity. In this spirit, the pandemic will hopefully lead to new ways of being and interacting that foster a more peaceful, sustainable world. As one small silver lining, … [Read more...] about My Turn: Working Without Borders
Trouble brews on leash-law enforcement; Larkspur OKs body cameras
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope There was one public comment at the last Corte Madera Town Council meeting (Sept. 21) and it involved how the community enforces off leash laws for dogs. A citizen identified as Brenda called to say code enforcers for off-leash laws were cursing at … [Read more...] about Trouble brews on leash-law enforcement; Larkspur OKs body cameras
Testing kiosk opens in Novato on Tuesday (Sept. 28)
Starting Tuesday (Sept. 28) a new COVID-19 testing kiosk will be open at the Novato Gymnastic Center in downtown Novato. The fully automated process will be free and results will be returned in two days or less. The kiosk at 950 7th Street is courtesy of a partnership between the City of Novato … [Read more...] about Testing kiosk opens in Novato on Tuesday (Sept. 28)
Pages From The Past: And the church bells rang
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago September 1921 -- The bond election for a new $35,000 grammar school at Novato carried last Saturday by overwhelming majority. The result was 241 for the bonds with only 28 against. The citizens of the town celebrated the occasion by ringing … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: And the church bells rang
Mill Valley History: Early builder, Gerald C. Kott
In 1952, 25-year old Gerald C. Kott, a building contractor, began to construct houses in Mill Valley. Numerous Kott houses can be found in Mill Valley, Almonte, Tam Valley, Strawberry and Homestead Valley. Most of them have been expanded. In 1954 he built a model house on Highway 101, … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Early builder, Gerald C. Kott
Possible new digs for homeless in Marin
The County of Marin and the City of Larkspur, in partnership with Episcopal Community Services (ECS), have identified a potential Project Homekey site at the former skilled nursing facility at 1251 S. Eliseo Drive in Larkspur. The property, according to a joint press release, “represents a unique … [Read more...] about Possible new digs for homeless in Marin
Sausalito History: Tiffany Park gets much-deserved attention
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society The recent announcement from Sausalito Beautiful’s Green Thumbs Team of a cleanup day last Saturday at Tiffany Park piqued my curiosity about this easily overlooked Sausalito landmark. Our Sausalito.com states: “Most people driving along Bridgeway in … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Tiffany Park gets much-deserved attention
Marin 911: ‘Unhinged’ man lingers near school
Mill Valley Sept. 9 - 15 Weirdo Alert: Several parents have called police about a “strange man” hanging about the school on Throckmorton. The man looks “unhinged,” according to one alarmed parent. Police are on it and providing extra security. Pot Garden: A large marijuana garden on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: ‘Unhinged’ man lingers near school