Twin Cities Times Marinscope The plan to give Sir Francis Drake High School a “more ethical name” hit a snag last week. The school’s administration and teachers had already torn down the name Drake from school signage and temporarily declared itself HS 1327 (the street address of the … [Read more...] about Miwok cultural leaders say ‘NO’ to Olema Trail High School
As recall looms, governor eases shutdown rules
Marinscope As Marin and Bay Area counties continue to show progress in weathering the COVID-19 pandemic, California rule makers articulated a rosy outlook last week in a press conference in which it was said that the old color-coded reopening plan may be retired. The optimism comes as … [Read more...] about As recall looms, governor eases shutdown rules
Commentary: Go, Raccoons, go!
GO, RACCOONS, GO I am not making this up. One of the proposed mascots for the high school formerly known as Drake, is -- wait for it -- the Raccoons. What could go wrong? The current mascot is Pirates. If you listen closely, you can hear Drake alumni mutter under their breath: … [Read more...] about Commentary: Go, Raccoons, go!
Pages From The Past: Gas price drops to 34.9 cents
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature takes a stroll down memory lane through the pages of the historic Novato Advance newspaper. And you can still subscribe for home delivery to this very day. See details on page 3A.) 100 Years Ago March 1921 -- Mrs. Hugh B. Porter, … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Gas price drops to 34.9 cents
Sausalito history: Memories of Phil and Farley, a local comic
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society If you never knew Phil Frank, you have my sympathy. If you’ve never heard of Phil Frank, here’s an opportunity to learn about one of our most beloved local figures. Cartoonist extraordinaire, mainstay of the Sausalito’s Historical Society and political … [Read more...] about Sausalito history: Memories of Phil and Farley, a local comic
New CDC guidance on travel; state eases restrictions
Marinscope Updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that fully vaccinated people can travel domestically and internationally without having to show a negative COVID-19 test or quarantining. However, the CDC recommends wearing a mask and following public health … [Read more...] about New CDC guidance on travel; state eases restrictions
COVID shots: 50 and over now eligible
Starting this month, all Marin County adults age 50 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Marin County Public Health officials are relying on increased allocations of vaccine from the state to match the demand as more people become eligible to make vaccination appointments. The … [Read more...] about COVID shots: 50 and over now eligible
Jean & Les Doran celebrate 3 milestones
Novato residents Jean and Les Doran, above, celebrate milestones this spring and summer. Sixty-year residents of the city, Leslie marked his 90th birthday on March 2 and Jean celebrated her 90th on March 28. On June 16, they will observe their 70th wedding anniversary. They bought their home in … [Read more...] about Jean & Les Doran celebrate 3 milestones
Obituary: Sheila Ann Byrne
Sheila Ann Byrne Sheila Ann Byrne, daughter of Thomas A. Byrne and Margaret Hanrahan Byrne, was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended St. Sebastian School, Holy Angels Academy, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she majored in art and education. She subsequently earned a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Sheila Ann Byrne
Meet MALT’s new CEO
By Derek Wilson Marinscope When the Marin Agricultural Land Trust went looking for new leadership, the group cast a wide net in its search for someone with the knowledge and experience of a leader in environmental and social issues. MALT found their selection in the southern Sonoma County … [Read more...] about Meet MALT’s new CEO