The Marin County Elections Department is eagerly anticipating the return of the Youth Town Hall on Sunday, April 28, from 2-4 PM in the Marin County Board of Supervisors chamber at the Civic Center (3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 330) in San Rafael. It is the second year for this exceptional … [Read more...] about Youth Town Hall allows kids to connect with Marin’s political leaders
War and the Soul of Desperation
By Robert C. Koehler/Peace Voice I call it “naked insanity,” as in: the emperor has no clothes. He has no sane and transcendent values, no wisdom — not when it comes to survival. Global governance is consumed by power. Those who have it insist on keeping it, no matter the cost. Hence: nuclear … [Read more...] about War and the Soul of Desperation
We need to know avalanches inside and out
By Molly Absolon/Writers on the Range There’s a fine line between learning from the mistakes of others and shaming people for their ignorance. Twelve people have died in avalanches in the United States this winter, including an expert skier in Oregon who was also an avalanche forecaster. … [Read more...] about We need to know avalanches inside and out
Beware the ‘Surveillance State,’ it’s real and it’s tuning in
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive Like millions of Americans, Rolla Abdeljawad of Stillwater, Oklahoma, gets a lot of stuff off her chest via Facebook. She posts memes, quotes scripture and gives her own personal opinion about the world as we know it. No problem, it’s America, … [Read more...] about Beware the ‘Surveillance State,’ it’s real and it’s tuning in
San Anselmo Mayor Eileen Burke speaks out on rent control
By Teliha Draheim At the March 12, 2024 meeting of the San Anselmo Town Council, the topic of rent control was once again on the agenda, with a deciding vote about whether to proceed with crafting an ordinance or to have the outcome decided by a public vote in November. Mayor Burke’s viewpoints … [Read more...] about San Anselmo Mayor Eileen Burke speaks out on rent control
Alleged elder fraud scammer arrested in Marin
This report is from the Marin Sheriff's Department: Its unfortunate, but there are a number of different financial schemes that target one of our more vulnerable populations. Online Fraud Schemes have become much more prevalent in recent years and they are extremely sophisticated. Recently, … [Read more...] about Alleged elder fraud scammer arrested in Marin
Has judicial reform jumped the shark?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive The cop killed in New York during a traffic stop started me thinking about some of the recent crime stories in Marin and wondering whether California's judicial reform movement is starting to hurt more than help. Or, in modern culture's terms: Has it … [Read more...] about Has judicial reform jumped the shark?
Ferry adds Saturday evening service from San Francisco to Sausalito
The Golden Gate Ferry will add evening service between San Francisco and Sausalito on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays beginning Saturday, April 13. The new trip on their modified route schedule will leave San Francisco at 5:50 p.m. and arrive in Sausalito after a 30-minute … [Read more...] about Ferry adds Saturday evening service from San Francisco to Sausalito
County’s Virtual Internship Fair is April 9
Registration is open for the County of Marin’s Virtual Internship Fair, set for 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 9. The free event is a prime opportunity for students in high school and at four-year and community colleges to line up the perfect connection and improve chances of full-time … [Read more...] about County’s Virtual Internship Fair is April 9
From Frances with Love — Part II
By Larry Clinton, Sausalito Historical Society Recently we brought you excerpts from Frances Reed Rideout’s memoirs of Sausalito in the 19th century. Here are some later recollections from the 1890s, lightly edited for continuity. By the time Frances was growing up, the village of Sausalito had … [Read more...] about From Frances with Love — Part II