A challenge to halt plans for the redevelopment of the former Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary property in southern Marin has been denied by the Marin County Board of Supervisors, which heard the appeal on November 10. The ruling allows the environmental review process to move forward for … [Read more...] about Strawberry property moves toward environmental review
Arrgh! Drake Pirates no more
Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo will get a new name, a school panel decided last week. The naming issue will now go up to the Tamalpais Union High School District Board of Trustees. Sir Francis Drake, the 16th century explorer who landed in Marin, has been caught up in the … [Read more...] about Arrgh! Drake Pirates no more
Anti-hate class at high schools led by Jan LaTorre Derby
Jan LaTorre Derby, a former Novato Unified School District superintendent, is leading a group of Marin teachers in creating an anti-Semitism and anti-hate course to be added to high school ethnic studies programs next year. The group’s first meeting is Nov. 17. “We’re hoping to have … [Read more...] about Anti-hate class at high schools led by Jan LaTorre Derby
Pension costs headed up, up, up
Under a plan recommended to the Marin County Employees Retirement Association, pension costs for both Marin public employers and employees will go up. A consultant for the association, which includes Marin County, the city of San Rafael, the Novato Fire Protection District, Marin County Superior … [Read more...] about Pension costs headed up, up, up
Pioneer Novatan celebrates her 101st
Mark Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: In this feature we recount Marin history through the pages of the Novato Advance. The Novato Advance can still be delivered to your doorstep by calling 415-892-1516.) 100 Years Ago November 1920 -- Manuel Thomas Silveria, a well-known … [Read more...] about Pioneer Novatan celebrates her 101st
November virus surge ‘steeper, deeper’
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope When a public health officer speaks about an ever-changing health crisis such as COVID-19, expect a lot of charts and graphs. Dr. Matt Willis did not disappoint during a public health Zoom update with the Outdoor Club in Mill Valley last … [Read more...] about November virus surge ‘steeper, deeper’
Thomas Nibbe: Being filled with the measure of all the fullness of God
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 A Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving. Congratulations to Jerry and Diedra Crow upon their wedding anniversary --- November 23rd! ...some QUOTES to consider to make our celebration of Thanksgiving a truly Spiritual one... TO NOTE: "...for God didn't … [Read more...] about Thomas Nibbe: Being filled with the measure of all the fullness of God
Best Guess Horoscope
Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 According to the chocolate Advent calendar, Christmas is next weekend. Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 You know you’re old when “friends with benefits” means someone who can drive at night. Sagittarius -- Nov. 22 thru Dec. 21 You will walk back to … [Read more...] about Best Guess Horoscope
Blind Date plays tonight
One of Novato's favorite bands, Blind Date, will play Trek Winery tonight from 6 - 8 p.m. It will be on the patio and heaters will be in a tent over stream seating. No cover charge. … [Read more...] about Blind Date plays tonight
Marin 911: Roving band of mask shamers
Sausalito Nov. 9 - 12, 2020 Mask Shamers: A citizen reported that three men and a woman sitting in trash and gathered near the church on Bulkley Avenue shamed her for wearing a mask and followed her for a bit in a harassing manner. Police responded and talked to some folks outside the church … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Roving band of mask shamers