STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Obama fulfills another promise
Well, he said he'd get us out of the Iraq disaster and I guess he has. With healthcare reform, getting us out of Iraq and the soon-to-be-repealed Don't Ask Don't Tell, at leas... |
Stan |
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3 hours ago by L White, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Unlucky 13: Jarvis-Gann's lasting effect
In a few months, Marin voters will have another chance to loosen the budget stranglehold that is the legacy of Prop 13 and the late Howard Jarvis. At least a little bit.
Re... |
Editor |
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4 hours ago by Kevin, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Bush's disaster finally over
A trillion dollars, 500,000 dead Iraqis, 4,000 dead Americans, thousands of new al Quada recruits and zero weapons of mass destruction later and we're finally out of Iraq. Goo... |
Frank S. |
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5 hours ago by Ken Kitchens, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Upfront: ABAG o' troubles in Novato
A volcanic debate in Novato has erupted over how the city should meet its affordable housing obligations.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
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5 hours ago by Get Over it..., a resident of the Novato neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Feature: The aisle of lost souls
NAPA—A Presbyterian church court offered a mixed message to same-gender couples last week when it found the Rev. Janie Spahr guilty of violating church law for officiati... |
Editor |
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7 hours ago by V Thibeaux, a resident of the Novato neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
FALLING INTO THE ARTS - Benefit event for TeamWorks Sept. 22
A Night of Food, Music and Art
A benefit event for TeamWorks program on Sept. 22
Marin Arts Council and Friends of Marin Center present
FALLING INTO THE ARTS
The Ma... |
Kim Taylor |
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9 hours ago by Kim Taylor, a resident of the Novato neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Public invited to reception for Latino artists featured in new exhibit
Marin Arts Council, Marin Community and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents
"Las Expresiones - Celebrating Latino Artists of the Bay Area"
"Las Expresiones" featu... |
Kim Taylor |
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9 hours ago by Kim Taylor, a resident of the Novato neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Single in the Suburbs: That wrong, Kemosabe...
With the Tam High class of '80 reunion next week, the "invitation controversy" rears its ugly head again. If you didn't read the Hero & Zero column I wrote in the July 23 issu... |
Editor |
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12 hours ago by Laura, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Beck Triumphs at D.C. Gathering
If you only watch NBC, CBS or read the Chronicle, then you may have missed the fact that close to half a million Americans came to "Restore Honor" to the capitol on this past ... |
Johnnymarin |
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12 hours ago by johnnymarin, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
CRIMES AND INCIDENTS
Feature: Gray under 'Fire'
John Gray travels around the world talking about the differences between men and women. But when he returns home to Mill Valley, he does what he counsels men to do. He sits on... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 11:33 pm by anon, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
MARIN SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION
The thinning blue line
A recent Marin County Civil Grand Jury report called for creative leadership to find money to keep specially trained police officers on school campuses.
Read the full story ... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 6:00 pm by Richard Raznikov, a resident of the Fairfax neighborhood |
TRAVEL-LEISURE
From Marin to Hollywood for the Primetime Emmy Awards
Jimmy Fallon - star of the Emmy awards
Despite a galaxy of stars – the energetic, funny guy with the best timing – stole the show at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
J... |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 5:03 pm by Page, a resident of the Larkspur neighborhood |
CRIMES AND INCIDENTS
Hero & Zero: focus on the children
Kaiser donates school supplies for Marin students in need while a Fairfax man cheats children at their sidewalk sale.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 2:53 pm by anon, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Letter of the Week: Another view of Edward Schaefer
I am the "ex-spouse" that all you journalists keep writing about. I am very angry that I keep getting mentioned and my relationship with him keeps getting brought into this tr... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm by San Marin, a resident of the Novato neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Here's something to meditate over...
This T-shirt was discovered by a ==I Pacific Sun== staff member in the Walgreens on Third Street in San Rafael. Where it came from and who is responsible for the debatable sta... |
Editor |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 8:23 am by anon, a resident of the Black Point neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The "Summer of Unrecovery" continues!
The private sector just shed 10,000 jobs in August. Unemployment remains at or above 9.5%. Huge tax increases are coming starting on January 1st,2011, unless the Bush tax cu... |
Ken Kitchens |
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on Sep 1, 2010 at 6:08 am by Ken Kitchens, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood |
LIFE IN MARIN
Talking Pictures: Fu fighters in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Martial arts expert Scott Jensen praises ==BI Scott Pilgrim vs. the World==, describes film as "Suicide Girls meet ==I Napoleon Dynamite==."
Read the full story here http://w... |
Editor |
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on Aug 31, 2010 at 4:18 pm by Christina, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Whooping it up!
Whooping Cough cases have spiked in Marin, according to the county Public Health and Communicable Disease department.
Read the full story here Web Link... |
Editor |
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on Aug 31, 2010 at 11:29 am by anon, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Sarah Palin to the Rescue
Don't look now, but it appears that the Tea Party candidates with the endorsement of Sarah, momma grizzlie, are headed to Washington. Correct me if I'm wrong (and I know you w... |
johnnymarin |
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on Aug 30, 2010 at 6:42 pm by Ken Kitchens, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood |
MUSIC
Best album of 1971
I'm going to a 40th high school reunion next year and we've all been charged with bringing a vinyl copy of our favorite album of 1971. My initial thought was Sticky Fingers by... |
Barry |
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on Aug 30, 2010 at 4:57 pm by Bruce Scotton, a resident of the Larkspur neighborhood |
PETER BREEN ON MARIN
Ross Fire Apparently Moves To Join Forces !
According to several persons who should know, Ross Fire is exploring merger opportunities with Kentfield Fire District.
Any such merger to the east would create some interest... |
Peter Breen |
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on Aug 30, 2010 at 4:35 pm by Peter Breen, a resident of another community |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Spahr spurned by church leaders
Presbyterian church panel apologetic in its guilty verdict against reverend who married same-sex couples...
"A great wrong has been done to us today," Spahr said. "This is a ... |
Editor |
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on Aug 30, 2010 at 10:15 am by Dakotahgeo, a resident of another community |
LOCAL PUBLIC ISSUES
Wine: Oenology--or owlnology?
"Barn owls are extremely effective at dealing with rodents," says Maggie Rufo, assistant director of the Hungry Owl Project, an outgrowth of WildCare's wildlife hospital in Sa... |
Editor |
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on Aug 29, 2010 at 10:44 pm by cklimen, a resident of another community |
CRIMES AND INCIDENTS
Letter: A nation of immigrants
During its weekly council meeting, the ==B Novato City Council==, decided not to take any action on an initiative proposed by a member of ==B Citizens For Legal Employment and... |
Editor |
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on Aug 29, 2010 at 5:31 pm by Prop8iswrong, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Your Tax Dollars at Work in America
President Obama signed a government takeover of healthcare into law. Below is a list of new boards and commissions created in the bill and each one will require your tax dolla... |
johnnymarin |
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on Aug 29, 2010 at 11:27 am by johnnymarin, a resident of the San Rafael neighborhood |