By Sherman R. Frederick Racism doesn’t get much plainer than the confrontation in New York’s Central Park over Memorial Day weekend.At first, it sounded like one of those “dog off leash” stories you might read in the cop log of this newspaper. A woman let her dog off leash in an area where it … [Read more...] about Meet straight-up racism
Governor tells a story about racism in Marin … but he got it wrong
Marinscope In his weekly coronavirus update last Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom who hails from Marin told a story about how the children of a black friend of his were pulled over in Ross for no other reason than they were driving in a white neighborhood. The governor was using the … [Read more...] about Governor tells a story about racism in Marin … but he got it wrong
Mollie Stone’s: Going the extra mile to help front-line hospital workers
By Derek Wilson Marinscope In more than 30 years in business, Mollie Stone’s Markets has worked hard to get customers into the stores. But when hospital workers couldn’t get to the local store for meals and groceries, owner Mike Stone brought the store to them. “If there’s any … [Read more...] about Mollie Stone’s: Going the extra mile to help front-line hospital workers
Superintendent of Schools on racism: We each have a role to play
Marin County Superintendent of Schools, Mary Jane Burke, issued the following statement regarding racism in America: Dear Marin County Community, For the past two months, our county has come together to focus on health and safety related issues to pandemic guidelines and … [Read more...] about Superintendent of Schools on racism: We each have a role to play
The tassel hassle – graduation in the Age of Coronavirus
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Prom dances, concerts, sports events, homecoming … so many events that make the final year of high school so memorable have been wiped out by campus closures. Despite shelter-in-place ordinances and continuing COVID-19 concerns, graduation ceremonies have been saved.One of … [Read more...] about The tassel hassle – graduation in the Age of Coronavirus
Names in the news
Carlos AlvarezCarlos Alvarez of San Rafael, CA, was named to the University of Utah's Spring 2020 Dean's List. Alvarez's major is listed as Business Administration BS. Alvarez was among more than 7,500 students named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or … [Read more...] about Names in the news
Cop log: Tennis criminals playing doubles instead of singles
Sausalito May 21 - 27 Money Taken: Overnight someone entered a red Prius and took $25. The car was not locked. (Yes, everyone is thinking the same thing.) Skiff Fight: Two men argued over tying a skiff to the dock and knots came to blows. Police called. Burglary: A homeowner on … [Read more...] about Cop log: Tennis criminals playing doubles instead of singles
Governor owes Marin an apology
By Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom put a target on the back of Marin. The threatened violence with which we are now faced is his fault. I don’t think there’s any other way to see it. Last Friday the governor, who is from Marin, told a story about racism in Marin. He … [Read more...] about Governor owes Marin an apology
Novato Unified Announces High School Graduations
The following announcement was sent this week to the Novato Advance and Marinscope Community Newspapers from the Novato school district: The Novato Unified School District is pleased to announce the high school graduations for 2020. A Graduation Committee of students, parents, and staff … [Read more...] about Novato Unified Announces High School Graduations
Sausalito History: Live music gatherings disappear in 2020
By Larry Clinton For the first time in 34 years, there is no Jazz and Blues by the Bay this summer. As a regular attendee for virtually every season, I decided to look into how this ongoing music fest came to be. The series was started in 1996, under the direction of Park and Rec director … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Live music gatherings disappear in 2020