Jonathan Golden/Writers on the Range “It’s like having gasoline out there,” said Brian Steinhardt, forest fire zone manager for Prescott and Coconino national forests in Arizona, in a recent AP story about the increasingly fire-prone West. Now something else is happening — and at the worst … [Read more...] about Writers on the Range: Fighting wildfires for $13.45 an hour?
Forum on gun safety set for August 23
San Rafael, CA – With an estimated 100,000 firearms stored in Marin County, the safety of law-abiding gun owners and their families is a major concern. Not enough of the weapons and ammunition are locked up, leaving them vulnerable to the hands of young kids, people in emotional distress, or those … [Read more...] about Forum on gun safety set for August 23
Letter: Think about others, please
Dear editor, I read with interest the present homeless situation at Lee Garner park as the Novato Advance reported from a court filing. The city, along with the police, are to be congratulated in their efforts to help (and respond) with lots of patience with … [Read more...] about Letter: Think about others, please
Pages From The Past: DeBorba girl hit by truck on way to school
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago August 1921 -- Annie DeBorba, aged between 8 and 9 years, the winsome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony DeBorba of Novato, was struck by an auto truck on the highway near her home at 9:30 this morning and badly injured. After the accident she was … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: DeBorba girl hit by truck on way to school
Marin 911: Ticked off bicyclist yells at woman in coffee shop
Fairfax July 28 - Aug. 3, 2021 Bike Beef: A bicyclist cornered a woman at a coffee shop and engaged her loudly over her driving skills. No more caffeine for him. Police called. Service provided. Cable Guy: A resident called police to tell them that he thought someone had snuck into his … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Ticked off bicyclist yells at woman in coffee shop
Mill Valley History: Ye Village Theatre
History Vignette/Mill Valley Historical Society On May 14, 1908, Ye Village Theatre opened on Miller Avenue across from the railroad depot. Next-door was the bowling alley. The Mill Valley Record reported that the show was well worth the ten-cent admission charge. There were … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: Ye Village Theatre
Sausalito History: Early Yacht racing on the Bay
Ron Young and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society In a recent talk at the Sausalito Yacht Club, racing historian Ron Young pointed out that following the Gold Rush, half of all the people who came to SF came via square-riggers. They had just spent five or more months at sea, so it’s not … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Early Yacht racing on the Bay
Look for your recall ballots this week
Key dates are coming up in preparation for the Sept. 14 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ballots will automatically be mailed to all registered voters, and voters will be assigned to a polling place should they decide to vote in person or need in-person services on Election Day. The polling place … [Read more...] about Look for your recall ballots this week
Agreement would end anchor-outs in Richardson’s Bay by 2026
Under a new agreement between two agencies overseeing Richardson’s Bay in southern Marin County, only seaworthy vessels will be allowed to anchor on a temporary basis in the bay after October 2026 to preserve the area’s sensitive ecology. On Aug. 12, the Richardson’s Bay Regional … [Read more...] about Agreement would end anchor-outs in Richardson’s Bay by 2026
Marin Teacher of the Year
Loma Verde teacher, Tom Martin, above, was Named Marin County Teacher of the Year. Martin entered his 10th year as a kindergarten teacher at Loma Verde Elementary School. He believes that social emotional wellbeing and community must be in place for each child for optimal learning to … [Read more...] about Marin Teacher of the Year