By Sherman R. Frederick There’s a wonderful bit in Monty Python’s movie “Life of Brian” in which two characters hear Jesus give the Sermon on the Mount. Unfortunately they are too far back to hear properly. When Jesus says “Blessed are the peacemakers” they misheard it as … [Read more...] about Blessed are the cheesemakers
Marin Rotary feeds the hungry
Photo by Penny Hansen People in Marin need help. The North Marin Community Services is a place to get it. Tuesday mornings a group of busy multi-generational volunteers unload bins, boxes and bags of produce, bakery goods, and fruit to distribute to over 300 hundred families who need food in … [Read more...] about Marin Rotary feeds the hungry
Letters: I need racial stats
Dear editor, Before bashing the governor, I would need to examine just how blacks are treated in Marin. Novato is 76 percent white. But I can’t find the racial makeup of the Novato police department. With 80 employees, how many are non-white ? What about other towns in … [Read more...] about Letters: I need racial stats
Pages From the Past
By Mark Read First horse show big success (Editor’s note: This feature highlights the history of Marin through the pages of the Novato Advance, courtesy of the Novato Historical Society.) 100 Years Ago June 1920 -- A new gate has been installed in the levee near Novato, which will … [Read more...] about Pages From the Past
Indivisible Marin grew during the coronavirus pandemic
Compiled by Sherman R. Frederick Marin’s famed grassroots political activism hasn’t missed a beat in 2020, despite it being one of the weirdest years in American history. Marinscope caught up with Susan Morgan, the leader of Indivisible Marin, and chatted with her about the challenges in the … [Read more...] about Indivisible Marin grew during the coronavirus pandemic
Marin Academy 2020 graduation ceremony
Photos by Derek Wilson/MarinscopeThe ceremony was certainly different, but Marin Academy's graduating Class of 2020 had the chance to celebrate on Saturday, June 6. Families of seniors drove through The Ring at the entrance to the campus, where graduates got out of their cars one at a time for an … [Read more...] about Marin Academy 2020 graduation ceremony
Secretary Babbitt’s river plan doesn’t go far enough
Denise Fort Writers on the Range Each spring, the acequias in New Mexico carry cold, clear snowmelt to freshly furrowed fields on small farms. The centuries-old irrigation culture is recognized in state law and supported by strong communities. These farms often come to mind when we think about … [Read more...] about Secretary Babbitt’s river plan doesn’t go far enough
Special commentary: Closing Grant Avenue is a good move
By Sherman R. Frederick It’s a smart play. The City of Novato and local merchants have decided to block off Grant Avenue in downtown Novato on the weekends for pedestrians. The closure will occur from 1 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday starts this weekend and lasts through the summer. A lot of … [Read more...] about Special commentary: Closing Grant Avenue is a good move
Religious gatherings in Marin get the green light to hold in-person services
MarinscopeIt may not be 100 percent safe to go back to church. But, Marin health officers have given the green light for religious and cultural services to resume in person in groups of less than 100 people. The new COVID-19 pandemic guidance includes expectations for physical distancing, face … [Read more...] about Religious gatherings in Marin get the green light to hold in-person services
The D-Day saga of one local boy
Larry Clinton Sausalito Historical Society In the weeks following the June 6, 1944, invasion of Europe the Sausalito News carried many reports on the exploits of local boys who participated in D-day and subsequent fighting. One in particular stands out. A July 6 article stated: … [Read more...] about The D-Day saga of one local boy