Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago February 1921 -- The Novato Farm Center has taken up the matter of gopher eradication in earnest. The wet winter has done much to rid the community of the pest, but the residents of the district intend to complete the work. Dr. W. H. Busher was … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: The war on gophers
The Hill We Climb
(Editor’s note: This is the poem Amanda Gorman recited on Inauguration Day.) When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade. We've braved the belly of the beast, We've learned that quiet isn't always … [Read more...] about The Hill We Climb
County now looking to 75-plus population
Marinscope Although the county’s chief medical officer, Matt Willis, told the Marin County Board of Supervisors that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lifting the stay-at-home order came as a “surprise to us,” he said Marin will go with the order without additional restrictions. But he warned that the … [Read more...] about County now looking to 75-plus population
Council OKs rent freeze
Novato Advance The Novato City Council unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance that will temporarily prohibit rent increases for tenants residing in certain residential units and in specific census tracts in Novato. The rent freeze ordinance is designed to support the long-term recovery … [Read more...] about Council OKs rent freeze
MV History: The iterations of Brown’s Hall
In 1934, Bill Brown loaned the Homestead Progressive Club $2,000 for construction of a community center on Miller Avenue near the Brown Jug that he had founded in 1906, now named the 2 AM Club. Brown’s Hall became the site of plays, concerts, dances, parties, celebrations, meetings, … [Read more...] about MV History: The iterations of Brown’s Hall
Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Sausalito Jan. 21 - 27, 2021 Smell of Pot: The aroma of mariuna wafted bout on Litho Street. Police were asked to check it out, which they did. A person in the thick of it was told to stop it or face a possible citation. Dunphy Park: A citizen called police to ask them how they are … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Smell of pot wafts through Sausalito
Marin County tells residents to stay at home this Super Bowl
Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show, or the football game itself, the Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite entertainment highlights each year. The Marin County District Attorney's Office is reminding the community that everyone is on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl … [Read more...] about Marin County tells residents to stay at home this Super Bowl
MV police black out police activity report
Mill Valley Herald The Mill Valley Police Department cop log has changed. The move came last week. Previously the public logs were largely unredacted and one of the more open logs in Mill Valley. Here is a sample log item from early January. But this week, the cop log was … [Read more...] about MV police black out police activity report
Pages From The Past: Mrs. Laura Rodoni Returns
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago January 1921 -- Searching for wife deserter. Sheriff J.J. Keating is sending descriptions broadcast of Manuel Costa, lately of Novato, who is wanted for deserting his wife and two little children. A reward of $50 is offered for his apprehension. … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Mrs. Laura Rodoni Returns
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Oh, those Bernie’s mittens
What was the most endearing image of the inauguration? You might think Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who recited her wonderful poem that day. I wouldn’t quarrel with you on that. But, if you are going for sheer volume of humor as the measure, it has to be the picture of Vermont … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Oh, those Bernie’s mittens