MARIN SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
Marin college presidents' shuffle
This week College of Marin President Frances White announced her retirement at the end of the current school year--a year before her contract is scheduled to end.
Read the f... |
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4 hours ago by Not Surprised, a resident of the Greenbrae neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Actress featured in Pacific Sun review of "The Miracle Worker"
The Ross Valley Players'current production of "The Miracle Worker" features two actress playing the role of Helen Keller.
Pacific Sun theater critic, Lee Brady, reviews "T... |
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6 hours ago by KimTaylorpr@aol.com, a resident of the Novato neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Toys Found to Contain High Levels of Lead
Toys containing lead levels that exceed federal safety standards have been identified by independent studies conducted for the Center for Environmental Health. Web Link.... |
Editor, Pacific Sun Online |
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6 hours ago by Kimmy, a resident of the Terra Linda neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Feature: Throck and awe
It was a cold, damp Tuesday night and the boutique-lined streets of downtown Mill Valley were virtually deserted. And yet, on Nov. 17, inside the historic 142 Throckmorton The... |
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20 hours ago by Paula Hubbard, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Is Nuclear Power an Answer?
Nuclear power is increasingly being talked about as part of the solution to global warming. Some long time enviros are now on board. Environment California just did a cost-ben... |
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on Nov 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm by Jacobus, a resident of the Sausalito neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Open Letter to Marin District 2 Supervisor Hal Brown
RE: Stetson Engineering, Inc. has prepared the HEC-RAS Corte Madera Creek Model
Where is it? Why is access to the HEC-RAS model being restricted to certain persons and agen... |
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on Nov 19, 2009 at 12:30 pm by Louise L Mathews, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Continuing $20 Billion State Deficits Forecast
The State of California has a $20 billion deficit problem which will continue well beyond this year according to a report released today by the California Legislative Analyst'... |
Editor, Pacific Sun Online |
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on Nov 19, 2009 at 8:43 am by Tomas Pain, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Save 142 Throckmorton!
My husband and I just returned from the fifth year anniversary roast of Mark Pitta, which was also a fundraiser for the 142 Throckmorton theatre because it's in financial stra... |
Fran Walker |
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on Nov 18, 2009 at 11:37 am by anon, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
Kids ruder these days?
My friends and I were discussing how kids--even young kids-- paid a lot more respect to adults when we were children in the 1970s. My friend pinpointed the change to when kids... |
Sid James |
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 10:19 pm by Kiki Dee, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
MOVIES
Movie review: 2012
An Oscar-caliber cast and dazzling visual effects can't rescue this formulaic disaster flick from a script flooded with generic dialogue and preposterous plot points. Watching... |
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 5:21 pm by johnnymarin, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Sick of Novato bashing
From your most recent Single in the Suburbs column to our bix-box-store-lovin' city council to stories about the Novato Sanitary District to not joining Marin Clean Energy, th... |
Jesse Devereaux |
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 4:57 pm by lisa, a resident of the Marinwood neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Letter of the Week:
Not withstanding what I regard as being ongoing platitudes by Healthcare District Board consultants--that their recommendations will assure meaningful community control of MGH... |
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 4:36 pm by Editor, Pacific Sun Online |
LIFE IN MARIN
Single in the Suburbs: A town without pity
Let me point out that I think the city of Novato is a fine place. They have the only Target in Marin and that quaint red church off the DeLong exit. What's not to like?
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 3:04 pm by Kimmy, a resident of the Terra Linda neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Nature Forecasts Coming Winter Weather
I thought this coming winter weather forecast was really cool and wanted to share it so I'm posting the link Web Link... |
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 2:59 pm by David, a resident of the Tiburon neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Upfront: Bridge to the future
The plan San Rafael City Council members will see in a few days contains a vision that could help transform an area of the city that has suffered extreme aesthetic neglect.
R... |
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on Nov 17, 2009 at 9:19 am by Stan, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Retired general: "Something’s wrong in America..This is nothing but open, unabated racism."
Retired general doesn’t like what he sees in today’s political climate.
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"A retired Air National Guard general called Thursday with three worries.
"Something ... |
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on Nov 16, 2009 at 11:55 am by food for thought, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Think less positively? New study supports optimism
Barbara Ehrenreich spoke Friday evening at San Rafael's Dominican University; she began by saying she doesn't want her message to sound twisted and mean. "I'm not against havi... |
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on Nov 16, 2009 at 9:23 am by Sam Chapman, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
MOVIES
"The Sound of Music", a Marin Youth Performers production
The Sound of Music
A production of 142's Marin Youth Performers
Fridays, November 13 & 20 7:30pm
Saturdays, November 14 & 21 2:00pm
Sunday, November 15 2:00pm
$16.00 G... |
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on Nov 15, 2009 at 7:05 pm by JLittle@KVN.com, lcoj@comcast.net, shonalie@hotmail.com, vbrostek@aol.com, akreshin@comcast.net, aag, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Fees for Services are the key to build MSS Profit Line.
San Anselmo local government doesn’t generate the influence of Sacramento but it is a barometer of an ill wind that rises.
Marin Sanitary Service Refuse & Recycling Franchis... |
Louise L Mathews |
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on Nov 14, 2009 at 12:48 pm by Louise L Mathews, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood |
TRAVEL-LEISURE
142 Throckmorton needs help
Entertainment venue 142 Throckmorton Theatre is scrambling to raise $500,000 through community donations to continue operations in 2010...
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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on Nov 13, 2009 at 4:25 pm by john, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
MUSIC
Forest Folk: Three At Last Sings To Your Inner Wood Nymph
It’s time for a wee bit of deep, therapeutic visualization. Now shut your eyes, calm your breath and conjure up in your mind’s eye an image of a green, green meadow with wild ... |
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on Nov 13, 2009 at 11:52 am by Moonmama, a resident of the Fairfax neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
State Water Package Explained and Debated
California legislators recently passed, and the Governor signed, a massive package of bills designed to address the state's water needs. It included an $11 billion dollar bond... |
Editor, Pacific Sun Online |
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on Nov 12, 2009 at 5:07 pm by Tim, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Terra Linda
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, July 6, 2009, 3:24 PM |
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on Nov 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm by Vince Gramalia, a resident of the Terra Linda neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Casino a likely bet for Richmond waterfront
Contra Costa supervisors unanimously voted to support a plan that would yield $12 million a year for the county and a major casino-hotel resort at the base of the Richmond-San... |
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on Nov 12, 2009 at 3:07 pm by Rachel, a resident of another community |
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 ... |
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on Nov 11, 2009 at 4:06 pm by MarinResident, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
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