Former San Anselmo Councilman John Wright was feted last week for his many years of public service. Brian Colbert is the town’s new mayor. At the Town Council meeting last Tuesday (Dec. 8), outgoing Councilmember John Wright was recognized for his many years of public service. But it took a … [Read more...] about San Anselmo Town Council reorganizes
Santa’s helpers
Photo by Penny Hansen Mr. and Mrs. Claus with Novato’s finest along with a grateful child. Photo by Penny Hansen Getting registered for the jolly event at the Novato Target. By Penny Hansen Special to Marinscope Novato's "Heros and Helpers" Gift Giving … [Read more...] about Santa’s helpers
A planet in the balance
Jim Steele/What’s Natural Over the past few years the media, such as the New York Times, have hyped a coming apocalypse and an existential crisis as ecosystems collapse. Inside Climate News, one of the more egregious fear mongers suggests “Global Warming Could Collapse Whole Ecosystems, Maybe … [Read more...] about A planet in the balance
COVID-19 rules, homeless camps and basic courtesy
We have a new set of health rules. You can see the new order on page B1. A Bay Area media outlet summed it up this way: “Previously, the state requirement for private social gatherings was to keep them outdoors and small, with people from no more than three households attending. Now, if … [Read more...] about COVID-19 rules, homeless camps and basic courtesy
Marin 911: Vandal/philosopher writes ‘Nature has no owner’
Fairfax Nov. 26 - Dec. 3, 2020 Nature Has No Owner: Someone vandalized a sign on an iron gate in front of a home on Holly Road. Someone scratched in the words: “Nature has no owner.” Vandalism: A cafe on broadway called police about vandalism on public property. Police handled the … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Vandal/philosopher writes ‘Nature has no owner’
Half century later, book late fee paid
Stephanie Hartwell-Mandella was taken aback recently when she was checking messages on behalf of the Marin County Free Library’s Corte Madera branch and saw a note about a first-grader who had failed to return a checked-out book. There’s nothing unusual about a kid who borrows a book for too … [Read more...] about Half century later, book late fee paid
Best Guess Horoscope
DEEP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: No matter how old you are, an empty Christmas paper wrapping tube is still fun to BONK someone on the head with. Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 You will be deeply touched this week … when your doctor tells you that you have a healthy prostate. Scorpio -- Oct. … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope
Novato rotates mayor position — Athas to Eklund for the 7th time
Novato has a new mayor this week. At the last council meting, Mayor Denise Athas passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Pat Eklund. “I want to thank all of my fellow councilmembers for the honor of serving as Mayor,” said newly-appointed Mayor Eklund. “I approach every day with the dedication of … [Read more...] about Novato rotates mayor position — Athas to Eklund for the 7th time
Remember the Wobbly Rock?
Bob & Jean Greensfelder In July 1965, Bob and Jean Greensfelder supported by eight other investors purchased and remodeled the old Muir Beach Restaurant and named it “Wobbly Rock Restaurant” after a poem by Beat generation poet Lew Welch. Sandy Stewart of Muir Beach was … [Read more...] about Remember the Wobbly Rock?
Helping kids through the isolation of COVID-19 rules
Retired teacher and Novato resident Joni DeGabriele, above, puts her skills to work during the pandemic of 2020. Coping With The Pandemic/Fourth in a Series By Barry Smail Novato Historical Guild In 2013, long-time Novato resident Joni DeGabriele retired from teaching full-time. … [Read more...] about Helping kids through the isolation of COVID-19 rules