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A lifetime of movies on Smith Ranch Road The Regency 6 movie theater on Smith Ranch Road in San Rafael opened in 1983. I remember seeing “Scarface” there that year. The theater recently ceased operations (“San Rafael movie theater closes after lengthy run,” Nov. 29). For its first six years of operation, I remember it […]
‘Sound the Alarm’ fire safety plan saves lives An article in the IJ dated Sept, 4 entitled “Blaze during night destroys residence” describes a home fire in the Contempo Marin neighborhood of San Rafael. The article reported all residents escaped unharmed. This home and 100 other homes in the area received free smoke alarms and […]
Novato embraces organic field care for schools While organic agriculture has grown widely popular over the past decades, organic landscaping has lagged behind, negatively impacting waterways, biodiversity and health. Fortunately, the tide may be turning. The Novato Unified School District recently launched an innovative two-year project led by national organic field expert Chip Osborne to […]
E-bike safety important, but so are the benefits In her recently published letter to the editor, Wendi Kallins offered good information about the three classes of electric-assist bicycles. Her letter primarily focused on concerns about young users. I agree that e-biking requires more scrutiny for youth or those without drivers licenses, as all e-bikes are […]
The Novato resident co-founded the eponymous art gallery at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael.