Sherman R. Frederick I don’t think I’m being overly dramatic when I tell you that there’s more hard rain coming following the fallout of the pandemic and our government’s decisions for how to deal with it. Consider this tragedy that happened in one of the towns in which Battle Born Media … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Isolation, loneliness, suicide
Marin goes to Red
The State of California has announced that Marin County will move from “purple” to “red” status in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy effective Wednesday, February 24. The move from Tier 1 or “widespread risk” status to the less restrictive Tier 2 or “substantial risk” level is … [Read more...] about Marin goes to Red
Mill Valley wrestles with DEI report
Sherman R. Frederick Mill Valley Herald After issuing a scathing report alleging that Mill Valley is a racist community top to bottom, the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force recommendations were discussed at the City Council meeting this month. Of the 62 recommendations … [Read more...] about Mill Valley wrestles with DEI report
McGuire Hosts Economic Roundtable
California’s hospitality and tourism sectors are some of the largest economic drivers for the state. Before the global pandemic hit, more than 1.2 million Californians earned their livelihoods in hospitality. Visitors spent $145 billion at California businesses in 2019, generating $12.3 billion in … [Read more...] about McGuire Hosts Economic Roundtable
Costco gas station protest
Photos by Elliot Karlan A few dozen people protested a planned 14-pump gas station at Novato's Costco at the Vintage Oaks last weekend. The facility, which includes three 40,000-gallon underground fuel tanks, was scheduled to go before the city's Planning Commission this week and then on to the … [Read more...] about Costco gas station protest
Novatoan gets a new heart
Tony Kriletich, above, glad to be up post heart transplant surgery. By Derek Wilson Marinscope There’s a long road stretching out ahead for Tony Kriletich, but he’s just happy to have the chance to walk it. Once an avid marathoner, Kriletich faces a new journey as he recovers from heart … [Read more...] about Novatoan gets a new heart
Best Guess Horoscope
DEEP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: Just like underwear, a big nose is no reason to not wear a mask properly. Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 People who eat Triscuit crackers, might also gnaw on the wicker furniture. Now you know. Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 This will be an excellent week for … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope
Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, February 21, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. EVERYBODY TAKE TIME TO MEMORIZE THIS VERSE"...above all...love each other deeply...because love covers over a multitude of sins..." (1 Peter 4:8)WHEN WE SUFFER - NORMALLY - WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe Sermon: Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins
The legacy of NFH
Left to right are Clark Blasdell, Charlie Carson, Kristie Wheeler, and Paul Simmons. Clark is the President and CEO of NFH. Charlie, Kristy and Paul are members of the Board of Directors. After more than four decades of developing affordable housing projects in Marin County, including the … [Read more...] about The legacy of NFH
The Negro History Quilt Club of Marin City and Sausalito
Ann Batman and Larry Clinton/Marin History Museum and Sausalito Historical Society Hidden away in the archives of the Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center in Atlanta, Georgia, are two quilts huge in size and import as national treasures. The quilts each measure eight feet … [Read more...] about The Negro History Quilt Club of Marin City and Sausalito