Tonight into Sunday morning, Golden Gate Bridge crews will be closing several lanes at the Toll Plaza for roadway maintenance. The lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and last until 8 a.m. Sunday, July 12. Traffic on the Bridge will remain open in both directions, but drivers … [Read more...] about GGB maintenance this weekend
11 drivers caught in Novato DUI checkpoint
Eleven drivers were cited while the Novato police conducted a DUI checkpoint on July 3. The checkpoint was held at the intersection of South Novato Boulevard and Redwood Boulevard. It was set from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eleven drivers were cited for operating a vehicle while unlicensed or with a … [Read more...] about 11 drivers caught in Novato DUI checkpoint
The Marin spirit: Christy Miller is ‘doing her share’
By Barry Smail Novato Historical Guild This year, Christy Miller began her fourth decade as owner and sole-proprietor of Christy’s of Marin, a Novato bridal shop. She creates wedding gowns from sketch to finished product — ”I’ve made hundreds” -- and does pattern-making, interior … [Read more...] about The Marin spirit: Christy Miller is ‘doing her share’
Descended from Kit Carson, Mrs. T. blazed a trail
Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Elizabeth Terwilliger, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 97, was a remarkable woman in many ways. A recent Marinscope profile noted that Mrs. T., as she was lovingly known, was a descendant of Kit Carson, Daniel Boone and James Fenimore Cooper, … [Read more...] about Descended from Kit Carson, Mrs. T. blazed a trail
Dance of death
Dear editor, I am horrified at the instant outpouring of fanatic anti-Russian hatred following incompletely substantiated claims by undisclosed government sources that Russia and President Putin are once again responsible for acting against the United States -- this time through bounty … [Read more...] about Dance of death
Names in the news
Owen King Owen King of Mill Valley earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean's List for spring semester 2020. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.84 grade-point average to be listed. Mikhail Krivoruchko Mikhail Krivoruchko of Mill Valley earned placement on the Gonzaga … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Singers Marin conductor retires
Jan Pedersen Schiff, Founder/Artistic Director of Singers Marin, has retired after 33 years of leading the award-winning choral organization. In her tenure, the choral organization has performed at Carnegie Hall five times and she was a guest conductor there twice. Her choirs, … [Read more...] about Singers Marin conductor retires
Everyone can participate in the ‘virtual’ Dipsea in this strange year of 2020
Marinscope The Dipsea Race is back but in “virtual” form. If you missed the Dipsea Race this year or if you have never been in the Dipsea but would like to try, this is for you. Starting Monday, July 6, and ending Sunday, Sept.r 6, anyone of any age at any time anywhere in the world … [Read more...] about Everyone can participate in the ‘virtual’ Dipsea in this strange year of 2020
Picture of the Week
Kathleen Hardwood from Larkspur and Rick Meir from Petaluma didn't want the 4th of July to pass without some sort of annual parade in the Twin Cities, so they organized a decorated a bike ride, staging by the American Legion Hall in Larkspur, and riding the parade route and further in honor of the … [Read more...] about Picture of the Week
Sculptor defends Sir Francis Drake Larkspur statue; calls on everyone to stop the hate
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Dennis Patton has carved out his place in the artist community of Marin County during the past 50 years. He has experienced challenges and successes — great and small — with his sculptures. “I decided to help the world and make beautiful things,” said Patton, … [Read more...] about Sculptor defends Sir Francis Drake Larkspur statue; calls on everyone to stop the hate