Novato Village will host several events this month. They include: Coffee,Tea & Chat Thursday, Sept. 9, 1:30–3 p.m. at Creekside Bakery, Downtown Novato Center, 1719 Grant Ave. Drop in to meet lively friends and enjoy flowing conversation. Get connected to other Novato … [Read more...] about Save the date for Novato Village events
Marin 911: The purse snatcher looked like a caveman
Fairfax Aug. 25 - 31, 2021 Purse Snatcher: A man in a white Range Rover tried to steal a woman’s purse from her vehicle. The man was described as caveman-ish. He either had an injury to his head or a protruding brow. Disposition: Report Taken. Vandalism: Officer initiated activity at … [Read more...] about Marin 911: The purse snatcher looked like a caveman
California 80.6% vaccinated, Marin at 86.5%
Marinscope With just a few more days to go before his recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed it a “momentous occasion” that 80.6% of eligible Californians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That ranks California 9th in the nation according to data from the … [Read more...] about California 80.6% vaccinated, Marin at 86.5%
Frederick Commentary: Absolutely not a job well done
Sherman R. Frederick/Publisher You can’t look at how we exited Afghanistan and say, “Hey, that went about as well as expected.” I’ll let people who know more about military strategy and tactics comment on how we ended up defending a civilian airport in Kabul with the Taliban … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Absolutely not a job well done
Marin high schools in action in week No. 2
In the second week of post-COVID prep football, all Marin high schools swung into action. Here’s a recap of the second week. ARCHIE WILLIAMS The new name of Drake High School (Archie Williams High School) seems to be a lucky charm for the football team this year. AWHS is now 2-0 for … [Read more...] about Marin high schools in action in week No. 2
Sausalito History: The birth of Old Town Sausalito
Christopher VerPlanck and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In 2012, the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) awarded Sausalito a grant to fund the preparation of a Historic Context Statement as a preliminary step in identifying and evaluating Sausalito’s historical … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The birth of Old Town Sausalito
Mill Valley History: When radar sat atop Mt. Tam
In 1951, the Air Force built a radar station on top of Mt. Tam. It was part of a network of posts on both coasts that served as a warning system against a surprise air attack. The Mt. Tam radar station was linked to Hamilton Field, 10 miles away, where fighter jets could be mobilized in … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: When radar sat atop Mt. Tam
Everything you need to know about the recall election
Marinscope The California Gubernatorial Recall Election will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Recall ballots have two parts. In the first part, voters have the option to vote "yes" or "no" to the question of whether to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. In the second part, voters have an … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the recall election
Rotary dedicates new downtown memorial bench
The Rotary Club of Ignacio dedicated a memorial bench in the name of the late Bill Kelly in a special ceremony Saturday in Downtown Novato. Rotarians and members of the Kelly family were there to speak on behalf of Mr. Kelly and his contributions to the community. Bill Kelly was a local … [Read more...] about Rotary dedicates new downtown memorial bench
Jon Krotinger first up in series of photography artist talks
Join Collectors' Photography Gallery for a conversation with photographer Jon Krotinger. Jon will discuss his interest in photography, his ethos, and his square landscapes which are part of their gallery's second exhibition, Off the Beaten Path. This in-person event is the first in a series of … [Read more...] about Jon Krotinger first up in series of photography artist talks