LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES Upfront: A house divided "I understand I'm illegal here, and the law is the law, and they have to do their job. But they don't have to treat us like criminals"...
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LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES FREE Housecleaning for Women with Cancer I just got this from my sister, and wanted to pass it on.
Sandy Murphey
Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher - and that's where the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Sandy Murphey, a resident of another community, 18 hours ago
CRIMES AND INCIDENTS Upfront: A house divided Immigration officers escorted a Novato couple onto a plane bound for Guatemala early Thursday morning, ending Elida Perez and Salvador "Sam" Mejia's struggle for the right to ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, 23 hours ago There have been 7 comments on this topic, the most recent 12 hours ago.
LIFE IN MARIN I see the Pacific Sun has made some changes to the Recent Issues page I rarely have occasion to look at past issues, but while looking for something this morning I noticed that some of the past SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS have been added to the site. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Kelly Jean, a resident of the Corte Madera neighborhood, 23 hours ago
LIFE IN MARIN Best Bets: We pick this week's hottest events Just as the hit TV show "Glee" has simultaneously exalted and ridiculed high school show choirs, URINETOWN "lampoons musical theater at the same time as it reveals a deep know... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:21 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 10:21 pm.
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES Feature: Lights...camera...slow down! You are having a relatively pleasant day, then the mail is delivered and there is something from the San Rafael Police Department. Inside there is a photo of you—taken t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 4:21 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2009 at 8:54 am.
BOOKS AND POETRY Feature: Words to live by "Last words," said Karl Marx," are for fools who haven't said enough." (Those were his last words.) Walt Whitman took a less sardonic attitude. "They are valuable beyond measu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 5, 2009 at 6:07 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 2:02 pm.
LIFE IN MARIN Advice for boyfriend who wants to do right thing I've been seeing this woman for about a month, four dates, we talk daily and email constantly. I really really like her and could see this getting serious. Here's my problem: ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Eligible bachelor, a resident of the Muir Beach neighborhood, on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:38 pm There have been 5 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 6, 2009 at 12:27 am.
TRAVEL-LEISURE Behind the Sun: Spirits in the material world 30 years ago
Read the full story here http://www.pacificsun.com/story.php?story_id=3421 posted Friday, October 9, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 4, 2009 at 9:08 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 4, 2009 at 9:08 pm.
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES LetterOTW: Hit Piece, Free Speech or Both? The League of Women Voters of Marin is very disappointed to see that Jonathan Frieman has again created and sponsored a "hit piece" on a candidate for the San Rafael City Coun... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 3, 2009 at 5:22 pm There have been 10 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 8:51 pm.
HAPPY SANITY: WOMEN, FAMILIES, HEALTH AND RECOVERY What Women Want I'm seeing a lot of interesting stuff coming out of "The Women's Conference", a huge event that took place last week or so, emceed by Maria Shriver, attended by about 25,000 w... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by DrMyers, a resident of the Greenbrae neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:32 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent 18 hours ago.
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES MOTIVE? Discovery is Often What is Not There. In a review of the Town of San Anselmo Ordinance Listing, I discovered that legal documents (Town Ordinances)approved after the 1952 flood were missing.
The files where the... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Louise L Mathews, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood, on Nov 3, 2009 at 10:33 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:43 pm.
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS Dining review: Tuscany Country Grill Tuscany Country Grill is certainly in the right place--a Novato neighborhood that hasn't had a fine Italian restaurant in decades. Whether it's in the right time--as the downt... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 2, 2009 at 5:42 pm There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 5:06 pm.
LIFE IN MARIN Some Hwy. 101 Lanes Close Overnight "Caltrans announced today it will close various lanes on U.S. Route 101 in the vicinity of the Novato Creek Bridge during the overnight hours for bridge repair.
"Starting t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Caltrans, a resident of another community, on Nov 2, 2009 at 5:36 pm
MARIN SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION Don’t be a backseat baby boomer! An 8-year-old seeks
experience.
Yours.
Experience Corps Marin engages individuals “55 plus” in one-on-one tutoring situations, designed to boost student aca... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by stellaroo, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2009 at 3:03 pm
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES Upfront: Ain't nuthin' but a Measure G thang Embedded in the push for a bond measure in San Rafael are themes—some disturbing—that run throughout Marin.
Read the full story here http://www.pacificsun.com/sto... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 2, 2009 at 2:23 pm There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2009 at 9:34 pm.
LIFE IN MARIN Letters: Chiropractor Makes Pain Disappear Sounds like a smoke screen to us...
Read the full story here http://www.pacificsun.com/story.php?story_id=3450 posted Friday, October 16, 2009, 12:00 AM READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:38 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:38 pm.
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES No Parks Funding? Use Flood Zone 9 Fee money for “Public Enjoyment” Four issues were discussed at the Flood Control District Nine Advisory Board meeting of Oct. 29, 2009:
One: Approval of Minutes of the meeting held March 24, 2008. Public... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Louise L Mathews, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2009 at 12:11 pm
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES San Anselmo Pol McInerney Refuses to Address his Dark Side Tom McInerney is a busy guy – way way too busy to respond to an item I posted more than THREE WEEKS AGO (http://www.pacificsun.com/square/index.php?i=3&d=1&t=2078) that questi... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Herman Mehling, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2009 at 9:58 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 3, 2009 at 4:33 pm.
MUSIC A Labor Of Love and The Birth Of Creativity: The Hold Outs Debut CD WhatÕs it like to give birth? Bet you were always wondering that question! Well, as a RockinÕ Mom (who went through a non-drug-induced home birth, by the way), I can tell you ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Moonmama, a resident of the Fairfax neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2009 at 1:46 pm
MUSIC Ruminations on Bar Dancing, Inspiration and Honeydust! Have you ever wondered what itÕs like to dance on top of a bar, spilt beer, quarters & wet napkins under your precious & trusty boots, with hundreds of people below you, watch... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Moonmama, a resident of the Fairfax neighborhood, on Nov 1, 2009 at 1:37 pm
LIFE IN MARIN Architect Lawrence Halprin dies Nationally recognized Bay Area architect, Lawrence Halprin, died Oct. 25 of natural causes at the age of 93.
Read the full story here http://www.pacificsun.com/news/show_stor... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Nov 1, 2009 at 1:46 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 1, 2009 at 1:46 am.
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES Endorsements: The Larkspur challenge The city of Larkspur has three council seats open with four candidates on the ballot, including two incumbents—veterans Joan Lundstrom and Daniel HillmerREAD MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Pacific Sun Online, on Oct 31, 2009 at 5:41 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Oct 31, 2009 at 5:41 pm.
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES Hillmer and Lindstrom Million Dollar Wall In 1997, the City of Larkspur commissioned an engineering report “for the rehabilitation of the failing retaining wall at the corner of Myrtle and Hawthorne Avenues in Larkspu... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Frank McClain, a resident of the Larkspur neighborhood, on Oct 31, 2009 at 5:27 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Nov 2, 2009 at 3:43 pm.