By David Hirzel The Republican party’s desperate rush to confirm their president’s newest nominee to the Supreme Court is more than unseemly, it threatens the very fabric of our society. Sure, we can all suspect Amy Coney Barrett’s personal views might end up having some bearing her … [Read more...] about My Turn: Why the big rush to replace RBG?
Marin community newspapers sells Pacifica Tribune
Coastside News Group, Inc. (CNGI) announced today it will begin publishing the Pacifica Tribune starting Oct. 20. According to CEO Rich Klein, “We will expand quality news coverage in Pacifica, in print and online. We will continue to expand our award-winning coverage in Half Moon Bay. The synergies … [Read more...] about Marin community newspapers sells Pacifica Tribune
John Read: Marin’s Forgotten Pioneer, Part II
By Elenore Meherin and Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society Last week we presented Elenore Meherin’s Sausalito News account of John Read’s 1831 arrival at Yerba Buena, where he met Hilarita Sanchez, who became the love of his life. Here’s the second part of her saga, lightly … [Read more...] about John Read: Marin’s Forgotten Pioneer, Part II
Trump campaigns on the politics of fear
David Hirzel/My Turn The coming presidential election has got to be the most rancorous in living memory, with the bulk of the rancor coming from only one side. Looking back to Trump’s inaugural speech in 2017, he referred to “American carnage”—meaning the failures of previous … [Read more...] about Trump campaigns on the politics of fear
Was it worth it?
(To start a free trial home delivery subscription to the Novato Advance, send you name and address to Publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com.) Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media I’m reluctant to lower the boom on any public official who did what they thought right during … [Read more...] about Was it worth it?
Eddie Van Halen dies
Eddie Van Halen -- co-founder of Van Halen -- died of throat cancer, it was announced today. He founded Van Halen with lead singer Tommy Lee Roth and continued with Marin's Sammy Hagar on lead vocals. Van Halen was 65. … [Read more...] about Eddie Van Halen dies
Fairfax fines its own Council Member for cutting down redwood tree
Fairfax fined it’s own councilmember, Stephanie Hellman, $1,000 for cutting down a redwood tree on her own property. Now, Hellman and her husband, Ted, are seeking a retroactive permit and a rescission of the fine. The tree measured 8 inches in diameter. Ted Hellman admits he gave the … [Read more...] about Fairfax fines its own Council Member for cutting down redwood tree
Why can’t more white people die?
Sherman R. Frederick Battle Born Media I am bemused by the hand-wringing over the disparity between the number of white people in the Bay Area who have contracted COVID-19 and the number of brown people. Apparently, more Latinos contracted the disease because they represent a greater … [Read more...] about Why can’t more white people die?
City of Novato cuts staff
The City of Novato has cut its workforce by the equivalent of 17 people to cope with the ongoing budget crunch. The City Council made the decision last month. Most of the cuts will come to positions already left unfilled. It represents a reduction of about 8 percent. Mayor Pro Tem Pat … [Read more...] about City of Novato cuts staff
The oldest person in Marin turns 112
Marinscope Corte Madera resident Pauline Angleman turned 112 this Sunday making her one of the oldest, perhaps the oldest, person in Marin. In a normal year, Angleman’s birthday is cause for a big celebration. But with COVID-19 restrictions, a scaled back celebration took place and … [Read more...] about The oldest person in Marin turns 112