Monarch butterflies flutter frequently over a series of traffic islands at the entrance to the Pacheco Valle neighborhood in Novato. Some residents call it an ecological oasis, but others call it a fire risk.
Facilities at San Quentin need to be updated now San Quentin State Prison was built in 1854. From my perspective, not much has changed since then. Going through it is like stepping back in time or watching an Al Capone movie. The living conditions for prisoners look to be deplorable. It’s amazing any inmates have […]
Former student lauds creation of ‘Karma Club’ I enjoyed reading the article published Jan. 1 with the headline, “San Rafael club offers place to ‘just be teenagers.’” I am the program manager of the Youth For Justice community empowerment group. Our goal is to strive to build and develop young leaders between 13 and 19 […]
Dominican women’s team deserves our attention I am writing to say that the best show in Marin County is seeing the Dominican University women’s basketball team play. As a faithful IJ reader for decades, I want to spread the word. Everyone should consider attending a home game. These women are tough, disciplined athletes that understand […]