Jim Steele/What’s Natural California and other American coastal towns are engaged in divisive arguments regarding rising sea levels. Although observed sea levels rose less than 8 inches (0.08 inches per year) since 1900, some modelers forecast much bleaker futures. They predict a 2.4-foot rise … [Read more...] about Jim Steele: Sea rise and Antarctica
Sherman Frederick: Who replaces Kamala Harris?
Marin’s favorite governor, Gavin Newsom, has a big decision to make -- with whom to replace U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris when she becomes vice president? A lot of “smart people” like the idea of Gavin appointing himself. I get that. But Gov. Newsom is a white guy (in case you have not picked up on … [Read more...] about Sherman Frederick: Who replaces Kamala Harris?
Novato prepares to battle County on Inn Marin
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance Barring a last-minute change of heart by the Marin County Board of Supervisors, the City of Novato set up base camp over the weekend to fight the county tooth and nail on its unilateral move to turn the Inn Marin into a homeless facility. The Novato City … [Read more...] about Novato prepares to battle County on Inn Marin
County advises citizens on holiday travel, gatherings
This is a press release from the County of Marin: San Rafael, CA – Public health officers from the counties of Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma, and the city of Berkeley have issued joint recommendations for staying safe … [Read more...] about County advises citizens on holiday travel, gatherings
Right-wing violence threat a hoax by kids
Marinscope A social media post that threatened right-wing violence at a black-owned business in Tiburon turned out to be a hoax perpetrated by two 13- and 14-year-old boys from Tiburon. The business -- Yema -- was in the news earlier this fall when video surfaced of Tiburon police … [Read more...] about Right-wing violence threat a hoax by kids
County issues invitation for new Housing Committee
This is a press release from the County of Marin: Marin County residents, members of the local workforce, and local experts in the housing industry are invited to participate in a new stakeholder committee that will guide the County of Marin’s housing needs for unincorporated areas over the next … [Read more...] about County issues invitation for new Housing Committee
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe: ‘Content Whatever The Circumstances’
The Rev. Thomas Nibbe Sunday, November 8, 2020 @ 11 a.m. "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or … [Read more...] about The Rev. Thomas Nibbe: ‘Content Whatever The Circumstances’
Letter to the Editor: Thank you
Dear editor, I am extraordinarily grateful to every voter who cast a ballot this election, and for all of the election officials and volunteers dutifully collecting and counting every last vote. And I am humbled by your support for my fifth (fifth!) term in the Assembly. Like you, … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Thank you
About 20,000 Ballots Remain to be Tallied in Marin
A press release from the County of Marin: San Rafael, CA – Ballot tabulation continued this week for the Marin County Elections Department staff. Registrar of Voters Lynda Roberts said Friday, November 6, that there were about 57,000 ballots left to tally since Tuesday’s final election night … [Read more...] about About 20,000 Ballots Remain to be Tallied in Marin
Letter to the Editor: Job well done
Dear editor, My Thoughts on the 2020 Election. For the last 4 days, I have been working for the Marin County Elections Department as a Chief Inspector and was in charge of the Novato Library voting center. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to many people. First to the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Job well done