Effective as of Tuesday, Dec. 8, the City of Novato is closed for all public-facing sites and all in-person events and programs per Marin County’s Stay Home Order. During this time, City staff will be working to ensure essential services remain available. If you have urgent City business that … [Read more...] about Novato city closure update
Pt. Reyes closures
Because of the health orders in Marin County, new restrictions will be in place at Point Reyes National Park until Jan. 4. Campgrounds will be closed - this includes Wildcat campground, and all Tomales Bay boat-in sites. Sky, Glen, and Coast campgrounds were already closed due to the … [Read more...] about Pt. Reyes closures
Singing bowls
Chanting and Tibetan singing bowls followed by deep meditation takes place at the Praktikos Meditation Circle, 7 p.m. Tuesdays on Zoom. Email Praktikos@outlook.com for the link. … [Read more...] about Singing bowls
Charity laps at Sonoma Raceway
Marinscope Ever dreamed of hitting the Sonoma Raceway road course in your own car? Now you can, all in the name of charity, as the Sonoma chapter of Speedway Children's Charities hosts its 8th annual Laps for Charity on Saturday, Jan. 9. This once-a-year-opportunity invites participants to … [Read more...] about Charity laps at Sonoma Raceway
DA: Fairfax’s swastika case is no hoax
One of the stickers distributed around downtown Fairfax. A recent social media post falsely attributed information from the Marin County District Attorney's Office and Fairfax Police Department about an incident involving a man posting Nazi swastika stickers around downtown Fairfax in late … [Read more...] about DA: Fairfax’s swastika case is no hoax
Letter to the Editor: Election 2020 at 90% turnout
Dear editor, The League of Women Voters of Marin County would like to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of everyone involved in powering the November 3, 2020 election. Despite the extraordinary challenges raised by COVID-19, Marin County had a 90% voter turnout rate! This is just shy … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Election 2020 at 90% turnout
The Third Week of Advent — The Candle of Joy
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, December 13, 2020 @ 11 a.m. We extend our heartfelt prayers out to those in our midst in the United States and around the world who suffer from Covid-19 and sincere condolence for those who have experienced loss of their loved ones... Would you pray with me … [Read more...] about The Third Week of Advent — The Candle of Joy
ICE prowls Marin
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope The County of Marin held its annual “TRUTH ACT” meeting last week. It didn’t go without finger pointing. The act requires the county to hold a local forum on the level of cooperation between the Marin County’s Sheriff’s office and U.S. Immigration … [Read more...] about ICE prowls Marin
A Sausalito icon looks back
By Jan Wahl and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Dorothy Cousins moved to Sausalito in 1954, and lived here for six decades. According to her obituary in 2006, Dorothy was a devoted member of the Sausalito Woman's Club and a founding member of the Sausalito Foundation. She was … [Read more...] about A Sausalito icon looks back
SMART listening tour
This report is from Marin Supervisor Damon Connolly's weekly newsletter: The SMART Board has held listening tours with cities and towns throughout Sonoma and Marin. We are continuing to seek community input and will hold a meeting focused on Bicycle-Pedestrian Pathways. The listening session will … [Read more...] about SMART listening tour