Novato native Jennifer Le Blanc will be playing "Compeyson/Biddy/Estella" in San Jose Stage Company's upcoming production of “Great Expectations.” She is onstage again after a long hiatus during the pandemic. The opening is this Saturday. For information and tickets see the San Jose Stage … [Read more...] about Novato’s Jennifer Le Blanc is back on stage
Mill Valley History: The Montford Eucalyptus trees
The photo was taken in 1910 from Reed Creek looking up toward the 400 block of Montford. The land is part of the eight-acre Alexander Eells farm between Montford and LaVerne. Some of the eucalyptus trees on Montford have survived to this day. Here is what Mr. Eells wrote … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The Montford Eucalyptus trees
Frederick Commentary: Governor’s disappearance doesn’t make sense
Our governor was missing in action for almost two weeks. One minute he was buzzing around the state cutting ribbons, mugging the cameras and whatnot. The next day he’s gone. Without explanation, Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t show up at the big climate change conclave in Glasgow. He sent the … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Governor’s disappearance doesn’t make sense
Letters: Newsomville in Lee Gerner Park
Dear editor, Will the enclosed camp at Lee Gerner Park be called “Newsomville?” Will it have its own zip code and daily mail delivery? Will the 6-foot wooden fence surrounding the camp be painted or will it be vandalized with homeless signs and “art”? Will the enclosure have a … [Read more...] about Letters: Newsomville in Lee Gerner Park
Letters: It’s not a homeless ‘pen’ it’s an ‘enclosure’
Dear editor, I have read a few articles in the Novato Advance where the Lee Gerner Park encampment for the homeless is called the homeless “pen”. Pen used for humans appears very degrading as if they are animals or criminals. It’s offensive language and unprofessional in my opinion. Why is this … [Read more...] about Letters: It’s not a homeless ‘pen’ it’s an ‘enclosure’
Letters: Remote access to council meetings
Dear Editor, This is a letter I sent to the Larkspur City Council. As a sometime attendee of your meetings, I appreciate having had remote access during the pandemic. Now that you are required to consider regularly whether to continue remote meetings or move to hybrid or in-person … [Read more...] about Letters: Remote access to council meetings
Life Tribute: Marilyn Rolston Kraus Mendoza was compassionate, caring and a good listener
Marilyn Carol Mendoza died peacefully in her sleep at home on Sept. 24 in Novato, CA. She was 80 years old. She was the daughter of Donald and Florence Rolston. Her brother Donald Rolston (Barbara Uriu), preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by husband of 40 … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Marilyn Rolston Kraus Mendoza was compassionate, caring and a good listener
MC, Tam and San Marin advance to round 2 of playoff football
Marinscope Three of the four Marin teams in postseason varsity football play advanced last weekend. Powerhouse Marin Catholic smushed Mt. Diablo 66-0, juggernaut San Marin easily downed Hercules 42-6, and Tamalpais squeaked by Petaluma 27-21. Archie Williams High School found its Cinderella … [Read more...] about MC, Tam and San Marin advance to round 2 of playoff football
Boy Scouts selling luminarias
Marinscope Marin Boy Scouts are starting their annual fundraising effort to support the Scouting programs. For more than 50 years, Novato Scouts have participated in creating “handmade” luminarias - a votive candle placed in a white paper bag weighted by sand. Residents … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts selling luminarias
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: What is the Olivet Discourse?
Sunday, November 14, 2021 THE SCRIPTURES "...multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earthwill awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt..." (Daniel 12:1-3)"...you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay..." (Psalm … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: What is the Olivet Discourse?