Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope As we said last month in this column, the judgment of whether to open public schools for in-person classes would be a tough one throughout the nation, from big cities to rural towns. In addition to the factors involved in the spread of COVID-19, public … [Read more...] about Virtual school hurts the poor, sooner and later
Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope About 200 people tuned in to a two-hour Zoom meeting designed to highlight current and historical perspectives on Sir Francis Drake and the accompanying controversy surrounding naming Marin’s major East-West road after him. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard … [Read more...] about Marin takes a deep dive into the worthiness of Sir Francis Drake
2020 Progress Edition: Finally, some good news
Marinscope Numbers have improved enough for the Marin County Public Health Department to reopen local hotels, motels, and short-term rentals to tourism-based businesses and clients. The reopening affects all lodging facilities within the county boundaries renting accommodations for 30 days or … [Read more...] about 2020 Progress Edition: Finally, some good news
Video sparks racial divide in Tiburon
A encounter on Aug. 21 between Tiburon police and the owner of store in Tiburon, who is black, has sparked an investigation into the incident. Tiburon will hold a Zoom meeting on the incident later this week. You can view the incident here. … [Read more...] about Video sparks racial divide in Tiburon
2020 Progress Edition: Hold fast and survive
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Every year we at this newspaper take a dive into the progress of the year as it relates to Marin and the people who live here. 2020 is a challenge, to say the least. It’s hard to write about the future when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and small … [Read more...] about 2020 Progress Edition: Hold fast and survive
Art unites us
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Even as communities are separated by fears of the Covid pandemic, and by anger over racial and social injustices, arts still unite us. As students return to their classrooms — mostly virtual — Youth in Arts is working with local schools to make sure they have … [Read more...] about Art unites us
Marin police adapt in wake of calls for greater accountability
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Amid calls for changes to law enforcement, police departments around Marin County want residents to know they are responding. “Novato is one of the leaders in Marin County, if not California, in the progressiveness of our policies,” Novato Police Chief Matt … [Read more...] about Marin police adapt in wake of calls for greater accountability
San Anselmo Town Manager newsletter
Town Manager's Newsletter - Special EditionMonday, August 24, 2020 - David P. Donery, Town ManagerUpdate on the Community Process Regarding the Potential Renaming of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (SFDB)To date, there have been two public meetings related to the potential renaming of Sir Francis Drake … [Read more...] about San Anselmo Town Manager newsletter
One-way street in San Anselmo
A new concept has been discussed regarding temporarily turning part of San Anselmo Avenue into a one-way street between Tunstead and Tamalpais Avenues. Staff has applied for and received the Transportation Authority of Marin’s (TAM) Quick Build Grant and was awarded $20,000 … [Read more...] about One-way street in San Anselmo
Red Flag Warning in effect for Marin County; Mt. Tam closed
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during this time frame for dry lightning and gusty, erratic outflow winds over existing wildfires. The affected area includes higher terrain areas of Marin, Napa, Sonoma counties. The concerns of this weather system are … [Read more...] about Red Flag Warning in effect for Marin County; Mt. Tam closed