If you live in Novato and believe that public school ought to be more than reading, writing, and arithmetic, you’ve probably heard of the nonprofit School Fuel. During tough economic times for schools over the past 17 years, the fundraising efforts of School Fuel have prevented the … [Read more...] about Novato Citizen of the Year: Susan Mathews
The majesty of Castle Rock
A majestic vertical greenstone outcrop 40-feet high overlooks Homestead Valley from high up on the west end of the valley. In 1903, when the Tamalpais Land & Water Co. subdivided Homestead Valley, Castle Rock dominated the landscape. It could be seen from the lower reaches of the … [Read more...] about The majesty of Castle Rock
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Two pictures of madam VP
First there was the dust-up over how to pronounce her name. Now, here’s a brouhaha over how she is presented on the cover of Vogue Magazine. And so it goes as California’s Kamala Harris -- the woman who may well be our next president of the United States -- steps into the national … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Two pictures of madam VP
School credit cards taken away
An investigation by KTVU television station in San Francisco uncovered a variety of suspicious charges on Mill Valley School District credit cards between 2014 and 2019. The report aired last week and it revealed about $163,000 charged to the cards for expensive meals at restaurants … [Read more...] about School credit cards taken away
Fighting through the pandemic, fifth in a series
(Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a series of how people have coped through the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.) Barry Smail Novato Historical Guild Zenith Instant Printing, founded in 1975 by Ben and Frances Borok, has long been seen as one of Novato’s indispensable businesses. In … [Read more...] about Fighting through the pandemic, fifth in a series
Sgt. Alan Bates named Employee Of The Year at Novato Police Department
Sgt. Alan Bates was selected Novato Police Department’s Employee of the Year for 2020. The announcement was made last week at the 2021 Virtual Paint the Town Red event (Novato’s Birthday). Sgt. Bates holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and was hired by the Novato Police Department in … [Read more...] about Sgt. Alan Bates named Employee Of The Year at Novato Police Department
Anne Grey named CEO of Vivalon
Vivalon, a San Rafael-based nonprofit that promotes the independence, well-being and quality of life for older adults and people living with disabilities, announced the appointment of Anne Grey as its new CEO. Grey will be responsible for the strategic oversight and overall management of … [Read more...] about Anne Grey named CEO of Vivalon
Encampment springs up in Sausalito, homeless demand parking permits and bathrooms
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope A homeless encampment has sprung up on city land adjacent to Dunphy Park. Robbie Powelson of the Tam Equity Campaign, who has also been active in establishing impromptu homeless camps in San Rafael and Novato, said the campers in Sausalito “are now … [Read more...] about Encampment springs up in Sausalito, homeless demand parking permits and bathrooms
Winter Storm Advisory for Marin
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from January 26, 4 p.m. until January 28, 4 p.m., and a High Wind Watch is in effect from January 26, 7 p.m. until January 27, 10 a.m. A moderate "atmospheric river" will impact the region Tuesday through Thursday bringing prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Advisory for Marin
Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin
The surge in COVID-19 across the Bay Area is showing signs of slowing, leading the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to lift the regional stay-home order for the Bay Area and statewide, effective immediately. CDPH conducts forecasts to predict increased regional intensive care unit … [Read more...] about Stay-Home Order Lifted in Marin