By Sherman R. Frederick It feels like jumping out of an airplane. Or, I guess I should say, like what I imagine it feels like jumping out of an airplane -- scared and hopeful. All my life in the news business consisted of reporting for duty at a physical office. But we learned during the COVID … [Read more...] about Commentary: Rolling with the pandemic
Probation check results in 1 Arrest
An unannounced check on local probationers with previous convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulted in one arrest June 25 by Marin County Probation Department officers. One offender was found in violation for being under the influence of alcohol and for alcohol being … [Read more...] about Probation check results in 1 Arrest
Dunphy Park homeless leaders say they will resist move to Marinship Park
Marinscope The City of Sausalito will be in for resistance when it attempts to move the homeless from Dunphy Park to Marinship Park. One of the organizers of the homeless in Sausalito, Robbie Powelson, said some of the homeless in Dunphy park are preparing “to make a stand” against the … [Read more...] about Dunphy Park homeless leaders say they will resist move to Marinship Park
Lee Gerner Park ‘squalid’ with homeless encampment, group says
Marinscope The growing issue surrounding of the homeless encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato will be dialed up on Tuesday as a group of concerned citizens plan to gather at the park on Tuesday to hand out flyers about the conditions at the park. The group issued this press release on … [Read more...] about Lee Gerner Park ‘squalid’ with homeless encampment, group says
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MVLL: What a week! Kid pitches perfect game
Special to Marinscope It was a big week for Mill Valley’s 13s and 9s All-Stars, both of whom won District 3 championships, bringing home two more coveted title banners for the Boyle Park and Alto Field walls. The 9s championship win was special. Or, one might say, perfect. Also, … [Read more...] about MVLL: What a week! Kid pitches perfect game
Another week of baseball action features stellar play from T.J. Beck to brother Tyler
David Hernandez Special to Marinscope The Marlins were looking for a big inning to open the game against the Reds. With Zade Hubbs on second. Jake Whitlock lined a single to center, but center fielder T. J. Beck fired a strike home, and brother Tyler made the tag to retire Hubbs at … [Read more...] about Another week of baseball action features stellar play from T.J. Beck to brother Tyler
Juneteenth for white folk
Tom H. Hastings/Peace Voice After decades of educating us about the horrific history of Texas slave owners refusing to let their illegally kept African-descended humans know that they were actually free, then-89-year-old African American activist Opal Lee began her historic 1,400-mile walk from … [Read more...] about Juneteenth for white folk
Novato Rotary project
New laws do not ‘criminalize’ homelessness, city manager says
Marinscope Following a protest at City Hall last week from homeless advocates who claimed that Novato is “criminalizing” homelessness, City Manager Adam McGill was asked to make a “clarifying” report at the City Council meeting this week. McGill said the city is not criminalizing homeless … [Read more...] about New laws do not ‘criminalize’ homelessness, city manager says