By Derek Royden According to a myth about the founding of Athens, the city’s king, Cecrops, held a contest to decide which god or goddess would be the city’s namesake and protector. Two were chosen for the honor: Poseidon, the god of the sea and Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Going first, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Of olive trees, Bison and the dispossessed
Rep. Huffman praises Education Department for looking closer at ‘mixed status’ students
U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jesús “Chuy'' García (IL-04), Colin Allred (TX-32), and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) shared the news that the Department of Education (ED) is rolling out new guidelines to provide a temporary process for students to meet critical deadlines for non-federal … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman praises Education Department for looking closer at ‘mixed status’ students
Marin 911: Man yelling ‘I’m gonna kill everyone’ whisked away by Mill Valley’s finest
MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF Never Ends: The day after the county cleared out a homeless encampment in Santa Venetia, a homeless person set up a blue tent with the intention of living there. Deputies moved him along. Tree Karen: A woman in Kentfield called the deputies because a neighbor’s tree … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Man yelling ‘I’m gonna kill everyone’ whisked away by Mill Valley’s finest
SEA awarded Garrett Horder Memorial Trophy
For outstanding contributions to youth development through sail training. SEA is the recipient of the 2023 Garrett Horder Memorial Trophy, given annually by the Pacific Coast Yachting Association PICYA), whose constituent associations from San Diego to Vancouver represent hundreds of clubs and … [Read more...] about SEA awarded Garrett Horder Memorial Trophy
Opinion: Charge the 17-year-old KC shooters as adults; secrecy in this case does no public good
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Secrecy is never good. No better example than the shooting in Kansas City at the end of the parade celebrating the Super Bowl victory for the Kansas City Chiefs. Two 17-year-old kids were arrested and charged. They may be tried as adults, but for … [Read more...] about Opinion: Charge the 17-year-old KC shooters as adults; secrecy in this case does no public good
Sausalito City Council to look at lease for the Center for the Arts
The City's lease with Sausalito Center for the Arts and a midyear budget adjustment are among the topics on the agenda for the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20.The hybrid-format meeting will be conducted in the City Hall Council Chambers and via Zoom. It will … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council to look at lease for the Center for the Arts
New community health dashboard describes disparities
Marin County Public Health has developed a dashboard to describe health disparities within Marin’s four Health Equity Zones, to guide strategy and track progress. The Zone model grew out of the pandemic Community Response Teams, to support place-based, community-led action in Southern Marin, San … [Read more...] about New community health dashboard describes disparities
Meet the Class of 2024 Marin Women’s Hall of Fame
What an incredible celebration for the Class of 2024 inductees into Marin Women's Hall of Fame! Want to learn more about these amazing women? Check out our YouTube channel for one-on-one interviews with each honoree! Plus, dive into interviews from the past 30 years of the Marin Women's Hall of … [Read more...] about Meet the Class of 2024 Marin Women’s Hall of Fame
Novato Rotary Club members see drone display
Sat, Feb 17, 8:39 AM (2 days ago)to me The Novato Rotary Club recently took leave from its usual meeting place at Indian Valley College of Marin and moved to the Novato City Hall council chambers. Member Ryan Lee gave a demonstration of his Drone capability. Also, donations to Paul … [Read more...] about Novato Rotary Club members see drone display
Opinion: Navalny’s Value
By Winslow Myers What is the exact length of an inch, or the weight of an ounce? In this world of relativity, how do we gauge absolute standards? Nations employ whole bureaus with sophisticated methods of calibrating the measurement of a meter, or the weight of some discrete quantity of atomic … [Read more...] about Opinion: Navalny’s Value