Photo by Derek Wilson/Marinscope City of Novato Mayor Denise Athas and Elegance at Novato executive director Jose Acumabig cut the ribbon on the office for the assisted living center on Tuesday at Pacheco Plaza. The assisted living and memory care center itself is expected to open later this … [Read more...] about Picture of the Week
Marin sets up way to hammer businesses that violate COVID-19 rules
Marinscope Towns and cities in Marin are planning to join the County of Marin with enhanced enforcement of public health orders to help curtail the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. A new task force will collaborate with city and town personnel to focus on business violations throughout the … [Read more...] about Marin sets up way to hammer businesses that violate COVID-19 rules
Restaurants on last legs as COVID-19 rules vacillate
Dining al fresco is a refreshing option during the warm summer evenings, and for some restaurants outdoor dining is the only option. Other restaurants these days are still relying on takeout orders to stave off closure. Just as Marin County restaurants were opening their doors for indoor dining, … [Read more...] about Restaurants on last legs as COVID-19 rules vacillate
Marin Cop Log – July 15
Sausalito July 1 - 7, 2020 Camera Wins Again: On July 3 police received an alert from the License Plate Recognition Cameras of a Lexus with a stolen license plate upon it entering Sausalito from Alexander Avenue. The license plate had been stolen out of Vallejo on Tuesday, March 10. Sausalito … [Read more...] about Marin Cop Log – July 15
The Guardians of the Mountain
In 1912, a group of hikers representing various Bay Area hiking clubs got together to form the Tamalpais Conservation Club (TCC). Thirteen hundred enthusiastic members joined in the first year. The members considered themselves to be “Guardians of the Mountain.” TCC … [Read more...] about The Guardians of the Mountain
Temperance never caught on in Marin
By Phil Frank/Sausalito Historical Society The late Phil Frank wrote the following history of Prohibition in Sausalito for the Arcadia Sausalito book: In the 1920s and early 1930s, Sausalito became a major player in Northern California's effort to skirt the 18th Amendment, which had made it … [Read more...] about Temperance never caught on in Marin
Yes, drivers were rude even 100 years ago
Mark Read/Pages From The Past (Editor’s note: This feature chronicles Marin history through the pages of the Novato Advance.) 100 Years Ago July 1920 -- J. Maffer of Sonoma, driving a Willys-Knight, was arrested for blocking traffic by Traffic Officer Ambrose upon complaint of E. S. … [Read more...] about Yes, drivers were rude even 100 years ago
Rep. Levin hammers prison system for bumbled transfer
Marinscope Assemblyman Marc Levine is coming down hard on state prison officials amid a dramatic rise in the number of COVID-19 cases reported among the inmate population at San Quentin State Prison. Levine, in an email last week, called the COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin “the worst prison … [Read more...] about Rep. Levin hammers prison system for bumbled transfer
San Quentin’s royal screw-up
By Sherman R. Frederick This comes from the SF Chron’s website. I bring it to your attention this week because I don't think enough journalistic umph has been given to uncovering the errors that led to this. Someone wasn’t minding the store. Prisoners died. And, Marin businesses will pay the … [Read more...] about San Quentin’s royal screw-up
Newsom closes state 2.0
Gov. Gavin Newsom closed California again on Monday due to a spike in coronavirus cases across the state. All indoor dining was halted and all bars, family entertainment, zoos and museums were closed. This is the press release from the state: Today, Governor Newsom and … [Read more...] about Newsom closes state 2.0