This is the website for Marinscope Community Newspapers -- Novato Advance, Ross Valley Reporter, the San Rafael News Pointer, the Mill Valley Herald, the Twin Cities Times and the Sausalito Marin Scope. The newspapers ceased publication in January 2024; the website continues as a public … [Read more...] about How to reach us
If It Doesn’t Challenge Power, It Isn’t Journalism
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive People are having a grand time writing the obituary for CBS News under Bari Weiss. Six months in, they say, the ratings are in freefall—flagship broadcasts bleeding viewers, historic lows, the whole thing a slow-motion collapse. Maybe. But six months … [Read more...] about If It Doesn’t Challenge Power, It Isn’t Journalism
Probation Double-Check conducted in Marin
The Marin County Probation Department, in partnership with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a DUI operation March 13 to ensure individuals were in compliance with the terms and conditions of their supervised probation. The operation resulted in one arrest for a positive … [Read more...] about Probation Double-Check conducted in Marin
Epstein News Cartels: Pin something — anything — on the political opponents
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive A First Amendment lawyer friend of mine once likened the young Internet of the last century to Tombstone in the 1880s — be watchful of everything. When you consider what’s become of the Internet today, just 35 years later, the Tombstone reference … [Read more...] about Epstein News Cartels: Pin something — anything — on the political opponents
New app allows Marin County residents to ID road fixes … and report neighbors violating building codes
FixItMarin, the County of Marin’s official issue reporting service, is now available, making it easier for residents to report non-emergency issues and request County services online or from their mobile device. You can even report your neighbors if you think they are doing unpermitted … [Read more...] about New app allows Marin County residents to ID road fixes … and report neighbors violating building codes
Authorities throw wide net in search of 72-year-old Mill Valley woman
The Mill Valley Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance of 72-year-old Judy Gilbert, who was reported missing on January 25, 2026, from the area of the 300 block of Vista Linda Drive. Extensive search efforts were initiated immediately following the report and have continued … [Read more...] about Authorities throw wide net in search of 72-year-old Mill Valley woman
3 armed robberies in Marin result in 3 arrests, one in San Pablo and a 2 in Vallejo
On January 14, 2026, at about 2:30 pm, Novato Police Dispatch received a 911 call about a man who reported being robbed at gunpoint at his home in central Novato. Patrol officers learned that a large sum of cash that had just been withdrawn from a Novato bank had been stolen. The suspect … [Read more...] about 3 armed robberies in Marin result in 3 arrests, one in San Pablo and a 2 in Vallejo
Feedback on bicycle and pedestrian access sought by Marin County
The Marin County Department of Public Works will host a community workshop to share information and gather feedback on bicycle and pedestrian access improvements being considered along East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the key corridor connecting Larkspur and San Rafael and connecting … [Read more...] about Feedback on bicycle and pedestrian access sought by Marin County
Novato mom, 71, and son arrested in drug investigation
In January of 2026, the Marin County Specialized Investigative Unit became aware of a package, which was intended to be shipped to a residence in Novato containing 400 tablets of Tapentadol, a schedule two controlled substance similar to oxycodone. On January 20th, SIU detectives executed a … [Read more...] about Novato mom, 71, and son arrested in drug investigation
Marin proclaims flood emergency
The recent compound flooding and severe storms, bringing rainfall, high winds, and severe flooding throughout Marin County have prompted an emergency proclamation from the County of Marin. County Executive Derek Johnson, acting as the County’s Director of Emergency Services, ordered the … [Read more...] about Marin proclaims flood emergency
Utility projects slated for night to minimize traffic headaches
Several utility projects are underway in the unincorporated Strawberry area of southern Marin County, with most of the construction work taking place at night to minimize inconveniences for travelers. The County of Marin and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) arecoordinating the … [Read more...] about Utility projects slated for night to minimize traffic headaches