The Novato Unified School District announced the appointment of a new Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, pending Board approval on May 4. Jennifer Larson has been appointed Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, effective July 1. Larson started at NUSD as a Teacher … [Read more...] about New assistant superintend at NUSD announced
All guide dogs want is a little love
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Charlie Brown always understood the true wisdom of dogs: Happiness is a warm puppy. “Dogs, they just want the unconditional love back that they give to us,” said Guide Dogs for the Blind outreach manager Jane Flower. “They work hard and the paycheck they want is … [Read more...] about All guide dogs want is a little love
Archie Williams now the favorite name to replace Drake
After getting the rug pulled out from them by Miwok elders who distanced themselves from he controversial re-naming of Drake High School, the Drake Leadership Council regrouped and voted last week to advance four names for public feedback: Archie Williams, Bon Tempe, Cascade and Oak … [Read more...] about Archie Williams now the favorite name to replace Drake
Corte Madera Women’s Improvement Club scholarships announced
The Corte Madera Women's Improvement Club announced the winners of the organization’s annual Community Service Scholarships. They are Loughlin Browne, Emily Rusting, and Charlotte McAdam. Loughlin Browne, a senior at Redwood High School, will receive the $2,000 Kimberly Powell Memorial … [Read more...] about Corte Madera Women’s Improvement Club scholarships announced
Commentary: How do you feel about Gov. Caitlyn?
If Gov. Gavin Newsom gets recalled, blame the French Laundry affair. The governor attended a birthday party there (with lobbyists no less) after ordering everyone else to mask up and socially distance. The moral of that story is voters hate a hypocrite. And, Gov. Newsom compounded the … [Read more...] about Commentary: How do you feel about Gov. Caitlyn?
Marin fails to advance to Yellow Tier
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was notified May 4 that the County would not advance from the “moderate risk” to the more open “minimal risk” tier. The adjusted rate needs to be below 2.0 per 100,000 residents to advance to the yellow tier, but Marin’s … [Read more...] about Marin fails to advance to Yellow Tier
Charges dropped against governor’s brother in law
The Marin County District Attorney’s Office dropped its case against Joshua Irwin Schiller of Ross. Schiller, the brother-in-law or Gov. Gavin Newsom was arrested after police investigated a family disturbance at his home. Although misdemeanor charges were filed against Schiller in January, “We … [Read more...] about Charges dropped against governor’s brother in law
Farmers Market, ‘Camp Compassion’ and protests
The Farmers Market in Downtown Novato began on Tuesday, highlighting again the tension between the sanctioned appropriation of Lee Gerner Park for a Marin County homeless encampment and community safety. Novato Advance photos courtesy of Cindy Siciliano Residents of Camp Compassion set up … [Read more...] about Farmers Market, ‘Camp Compassion’ and protests
Mill Valley history: Mount Carmel Salvage Shop
It is sometimes called Mill Valley’s only department store, although everything that the shop sells comes from donations from all over Marin. The Mount Carmel Salvage Shop evolved from the church’s rummage sales. In 1950 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church rented a former mortuary on the corner … [Read more...] about Mill Valley history: Mount Carmel Salvage Shop
COVID forces gifted athlete to choose
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Through the good times and the bad times, Jonas Salk has treasured every moment with his teammates in green and white. For his first two years at HS1327, Salk was a two-sport standout — a key scorer with the basketball team in the winter, then an all-around star … [Read more...] about COVID forces gifted athlete to choose