Mike Reed/Pages From The Past Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- Mrs. W.C. Miller, wife of the owner of the Grand … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mrs. Miller didn’t see the train
Thomas Nibbe sermon: Not For The Faint Hearted
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, May 16, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. "...therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men whohave been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was livingwith us, beginning from John's baptism to the time when Jesuswas taken up from us, for one of these must … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe sermon: Not For The Faint Hearted
Marin drought update
The Marin County Board of Supervisors has invited representatives from the county’s two largest water districts to provide a public update about local drought conditions during its May 18 meeting. During the session, the Board also will consider declaring a local emergency and imminent threat of … [Read more...] about Marin drought update
Commentary: What’s wrong with the Novato school system?
The “N-Word” refers to, well, you know what it refers to. And like the name of the evil character in the Harry Potter novels, it’s the word that no one may speak. EVER. Yet, that is what Novato Unified School District Board of Trustees President Ross Millerick allegedly did during a recent … [Read more...] about Commentary: What’s wrong with the Novato school system?
Celebrating Marin’s best and brightest
By Derek Wilson Marinscope After a year of extraordinary hardships shared by all, Marin County’s high school communities came together Monday evening to recognize a special group of student-athletes who have made a positive influence on and off campus. The Marin Athletic Foundation honored … [Read more...] about Celebrating Marin’s best and brightest
Sherman R. Frederick commentary: Days of summer baseball
After a year of COVID hibernation, it is so nice to see Little League baseball up and running again. If there is anyone, anywhere, who doesn’t love seeing kids play ball, then you can’t be my friend. I played Little League from about as young as I can remember. I played before T-ball was a thing. … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick commentary: Days of summer baseball
Public scoping meeting for Strawberry peninsula development
The Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA) has scheduled a public scoping session May 18 to collect feedback about potential environmental impacts that could result from a development proposed on the unincorporated Strawberry peninsula. The scoping session will start at 6 p.m. on Zoom … [Read more...] about Public scoping meeting for Strawberry peninsula development
Mariners back swimming competitively
College of Marin teammates Tessa Pares (left) and Sasha Urban challenge each other in the women's 200 meter IM at the IVC pool recently. By Derek Wilson Marinscope Sasha Urban is back in a Mariners swimsuit for her sophomore season after the 2020 season was lost due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Mariners back swimming competitively
Sherman R. Frederick: The governor’s no mask epiphany
It’s amazing what a little recall will do. Suddenly, Gov. Gavin “I’m all about science” Newsom is pushing for the faster elimination of mask wearing in California -- perhaps as early as June 15. At least that’s what he told Fox LA’s Elex Michaelson on Tuesday. He said he … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick: The governor’s no mask epiphany
Pages From The Past: Have cash; will buy chickens
Mike Reed/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. To subscribe to the Advance today, see details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago May 1921 -- N.M. Jensen of Petaluma, a chicken buyer, has … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Have cash; will buy chickens