Police dogs among planned budget cuts taken off chopping block in Novato
Brent Ainsworth @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Several programs and services that were expected to be cut from Novato’s city budget, including two police dogs, have been taken off the chopping block by City Manager Michael Frank.
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Edgar Wayburn leaves giant legacy in Marin and beyond
Paul Rogers @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Few Americans have heard of Dr. Edgar Wayburn. But millions have enjoyed his legacy.
The ancient redwood trees of California’s north coast.
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Ross Valley delays call for school bond
Rob Rogers @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Ross Valley School District officials will wait until November before asking voters to support a plan to resolve overcrowding at the district’s elementary and middle schools.
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Judge upholds November election of Novato Sanitary District board
Brent Ainsworth @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
The controversial November election for three seats on the Novato Sanitary District board will stand, much to the dismay of challengers who contended some residents within the district received incorrect ballots and were denied the chance to vote.
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‘Tea party’ in Mill Valley attracts more than 600; Obama backers demonstrate a few blocks away
Brent Ainsworth @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
More than 600 people advocated for hitting the reset button on the American political system Sunday at a political “tea party” held at the Mill Valley Community Center.
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Mazzoni challenges Supervisor Adams in San Rafael race
By Nels Johnson @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Former Marin Assemblywoman Kerry Mazzoni on Monday jumped into the race for San Rafael’s seat on the Board of Supervisors, saying she will challenge Supervisor Susan Adams.
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Marin Headlands plan to cut trees for butterflies ruffles some feathers
Mark Prado @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
A plan to preserve rare butterflies by removing a grove of trees atop Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands has some birdwatchers concerned about the impact on migratory birds.
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Dining review: ‘Rumi by Famous Kabob’
PacificSun.com @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Dining at Rumi by Famous Kabob in San Rafael may not transport diners back to ancient Persia, but the ambiance and cuisine lifts the spirits and, for a short while, takes one out of the hubbub of the suburban shopping center.
by Carol Inkellis
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All in Good Taste: Open up and say yum!
PacificSun.com @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Nothing makes me happier than good news, so I’m beside myself with all the recent openings in Marin.
by Pat Fusco
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Upfront: Three card trick
PacificSun.com @ March 8, 2010 # Comments Off
Any questions about the tactics Pacific Gas and Electric Company will conduct in a marketing campaign against Marin Clean Energy are answered in opt-out cards showing up in Marin mailboxes.
by Peter Seidman
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