Californians buckled down in 2020 and obeyed Sacramento’s stringent -- some might add “nonsensical” and “draconian” -- shutdown rules. And where’d it get us? Well, in December five thousand and three hundred Californians died from the virus, our worst month by far. Hospital ICU rooms overflowed. … [Read more...] about Locked down, commerce dead, and still no payoff — what gives?
SMP sworn in as Marin County Supervisor
‘The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin’
The Marin County Commission on Aging is sponsoring a free community education forum entitled, “The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin” on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom teleconference. Guest speakers include: Benita McLarin, FACHE, Director, Marin County Health and … [Read more...] about ‘The Intersection of Race and Age in Marin’
Police seek tent ripper
On Sunday, Jan. 3, in the area of Sunset Drive, a man was recorded on a trail camera, vandalizing tents at a homeless encampment. The victim called Novato Police to report the incident and stated that this is not the first time the victim’s tent has been vandalized at this location. In the … [Read more...] about Police seek tent ripper
Mill Valley DEI Report: ‘A moment of racial awakeing’
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope In a report that some are calling a roadmap for Marin in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, the Mill Valley Herald starts a series today highlighting the town’s report from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force. The DEI Task Force was … [Read more...] about Mill Valley DEI Report: ‘A moment of racial awakeing’
Thomas Nibbe: Being Transformed Into His Likeness
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, January 3, 2021 @11:00 A.M. Season of Christmas approaching Epiphany, January 6th "..now the Lord is the Spirit...and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom...and we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory are being transformed into His … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe: Being Transformed Into His Likeness
Pages From The Past: Miss Pimentel ate poison toadstools
Mike Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: Pages From The Past is compiled from past issues of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago December 1920 -- Notice of Sale —John E. Edsberg to Thos. Richardson, fixtures in New Marin Market at Novato excepting stock. Thomas has bought the New … [Read more...] about Pages From The Past: Miss Pimentel ate poison toadstools
Marin 911: Oh, those smart dogs
Sausalito Dec. 15 - 23, 2020 Marin Dogs Bark: A dog on Woodward Avenue was baking his head off until neighbors could take it no longer. Called police. As soon as the cops arrived, the dog got real quiet. Police talked to the dog’s “owners” and let them know that they have one very smart dog on … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Oh, those smart dogs
New COVID strain hits California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today (Dec. 30) that the mutated strain of Coronavirus that has hit the UK has now been discovered in California. The new strain spreads 50% to 70% faster. The strain was first detected in San Diego.The announcement adds to the bad news of COVID spread in California. … [Read more...] about New COVID strain hits California
Please take this vaccine
By Joy Hitzelman Special to Marinscope It was late July. I saw on the news that several drug companies were seeking volunteers for their Covid -19 vaccine clinical trials. A website was given for volunteers to sign up. While a strong believer in diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle, I … [Read more...] about Please take this vaccine