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
GGB maintenance this weekend
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