There was a time, in the dark of winter, that Mill Valley Little League was unsure if would have a 2021 season, owing to COVID-19 concerns. Now, as the final day of school beckons, and summertime calls to all families in town, a wildly successful season will reach its exciting and welcome climax … [Read more...] about Mill Valley LL/Week of May 24-30
NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway
For the first time in almost two years, the North Bay will be transformed into Thunder Bay as the sights and sounds of NASCAR make their long-awaited return to the twisting, turning layout of Sonoma Raceway, June 5-6. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race will mark NASCAR’s first race … [Read more...] about NASCAR returns to Sonoma Raceway
Frederick Commentary: No good deed goes unpunished
Sherman R. Frederick/Publisher Sometimes decisions have unintended consequences. Nothing illustrates this more than the bad idea of tolerating homeless encampments in Marin public parks. While the encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato is one example of this unmitigated mess, the poster … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: No good deed goes unpunished
Sausalito Floating Home event June 9
The Sausalito Floating Home Tour will be held June 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at floatinghomes.org/events. This year’s event not only includes tours of the floating homes in Sausalito, but auctions, music and entertainment. … [Read more...] about Sausalito Floating Home event June 9
Commentary: With homeless, no good deed goes unpunished
Sherman R. Frederick/Publisher Sometimes decisions have unintended consequences. Nothing illustrates this more than the bad idea of tolerating homeless encampments in Marin public parks. While the encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato is one example of this unmitigated mess, the poster child … [Read more...] about Commentary: With homeless, no good deed goes unpunished
Memorial Day: Marin will remember fallen heroes
Holding true to their longstanding traditions, local military veterans in Marin County will honor the fallen this Monday, Memorial Day, May 31. With large gatherings prohibited by state public health guidelines because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tribute will be online, just as it was a … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: Marin will remember fallen heroes
Sausalito History: Three years of honoring Memorial Day at Marinship
Nora Sawyer/Sausalito Historical Society When the keel for the Liberty Ship William A. Richardson was laid on June 27th, 1942, the United States had been at war for a little more than six months. Just three months before, residents of Sausalito’s Pine Point had been evicted, and their homes … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Three years of honoring Memorial Day at Marinship
Mass shooting in San Jose
UPDATE: An updated story can be found here: https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-russell-davis-san-jose-shootings-873c4d8b0189f3f985ab3bc31ae5837f?mc_cid=0dddab06a8&mc_eid=22a39c056b Marinscope A mass shooting took place early this morning at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation … [Read more...] about Mass shooting in San Jose
Commentary: Happy birthday to the Novato Advance — 99 years and counting
In July, one of Marinscope’s community newspapers will celebrate its 99th birthday. Congratulations to the Novato Advance. It's been a tough haul for newspapers in America, but the Novato Advance made it. Continuing to serve Novato and Marin has been a great honor for us. Thank you for reading and … [Read more...] about Commentary: Happy birthday to the Novato Advance — 99 years and counting
O’Hanlon Center: Comfort in blue
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Feeling blue? You’re not alone. “There are so many things behind the color blue. For some, it can convey sadness. There is that term we use, ‘I’ve got the blues,’” said Sausalito artists Bia Bower. “But I can honestly say that when I paint with blue, it’s more of … [Read more...] about O’Hanlon Center: Comfort in blue