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
Photo by Rod MilesJonas Salk tags out a base runner. 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 … [Read more...] about COVID forces gifted athlete to choose
Mill Valley Little League — April 26 – May 2
The joy of Little League. This player is from Ross and he expresses the shared excitement of the season. The 2021 Mill Valley Little League season, bringing such welcome joy back to Boyle Park, barrels into May with some great baseball already having the town baseball community buzzing, … [Read more...] about Mill Valley Little League — April 26 – May 2
County asks for buildings to convert to homeless housing
The County of Marin is looking for local property owners who might be interested in selling an existing building or parcel so it can be converted to support programs to address homelessness. Project Homekey is part of the state’s response to protecting Californians experiencing homelessness who … [Read more...] about County asks for buildings to convert to homeless housing
Sausalito wants ideas for BofA building
At its meeting on April 27, the City Council approved the release of a request for ideas (RFI) for the reuse and reactivation of the City-owned Bank of America Building in downtown Sausalito. Through the RFI process, the City seeks to invite submissions of specific ideas for the use of the … [Read more...] about Sausalito wants ideas for BofA building
Best Guess Horoscope: Was Bingo the name of the dog or the farmer?
DEEP THOUGHTS: Deal with the faults of others as gently as you deal with your own. Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 Was Bingo the name of the dog or the farmer? Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 Red Flag of the Week: If before making an important decision you say: “Life is … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope: Was Bingo the name of the dog or the farmer?
Marin 911: Lady in black now Lady in Orange
Lady in black now in orange Marin Sheriff Woman in Black: On April 28, around 7:30 a.m., deputies were dispatched to a vehicle burglary that just occurred in the 500 block of N. San Pedro Road in Santa Venetia. Deputies learned from the reporting party a female dressed in all black rummaged … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Lady in black now Lady in Orange