Sausalito Nov. 17 - 18, 2021 Rottweiler: A non-aggressive, but scary looking Rottweiler, ran off leash on Olima Street. The owner refused to put him on a leash when asked. Children were playing nearby. Police checked it out, but found no dog in the vicinity. Mill Valley Nov. 18 - 24, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: Scary off-leash dog
Novato’s top cop announces retirement
After a distinguished 39-year career in law enforcement, Novato’s Chief of Police Matthew McCaffrey has announced his retirement. Chief McCaffrey's final day in office will be December 30. Chief McCaffrey was hired by the City of Novato as Police Captain in March of 2015 overseeing … [Read more...] about Novato’s top cop announces retirement
New COVID variant may already be here
Marinscope The day after Thanksgiving, Marin and the world faced a new threat in the battle to defeat COVID-19. A new variant called “Omicron” appeared in southern African nations. This mutation appeared to spread fast and the effect of the current vaccinations was unknown. The … [Read more...] about New COVID variant may already be here
Frederick Commentary: Who wants Louis Vuitton stuff anyway?
I’ve never seriously shopped at a Louis Vuitton store because, well, it’s expensive and there’s nothing in the whole freakin’ place I’d want for myself or for anyone else. Yet, now comes the bizarre story that a large gang of thieves stormed the Louis Vuitton in San Francisco and cleaned the … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Who wants Louis Vuitton stuff anyway?
NPD Thanksgiving
L.A. cracks down harder on COVID rules
While Marin and the Bay Area held steady on COVID restrictions, the city of Los Angeles started enforcing one of the country’s strictest vaccine mandates: Restaurants, coffee shops, museums, theaters and other indoor venues must verify that customers are vaccinated before allowing them to enter — or … [Read more...] about L.A. cracks down harder on COVID rules
We are the champions!
Marinscope Marin Catholic has dominated Marin varsity football since before Drake landed, or so it seems. So, last Saturday’s crunching of Cardinal Newman in the North Coast Section Division seemed, well, somewhat expected. The Wildcats won the contest easily, 42-7. The victory fit … [Read more...] about We are the champions!
Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Must stop enrollment leakage
Public school enrollment in Marin is falling for one simple reason: Public schools did an uneven job coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. I was tempted to characterize the school 's response as “lousy,” but that seems a little harsh given that the whole COVID-19 issue contained several … [Read more...] about Sherman R. Frederick Commentary: Must stop enrollment leakage
Marin Horoscope: If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?
DEEP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK: If there is no self then whose arthritis is this? Libra -- Sept. 23 thru Oct. 22 Be thankful you have a dog and remember the less fortunate who have to pick up their own food from the floor. Scorpio -- Oct. 23 thru Nov. 21 Due to the sensitive nature in which … [Read more...] about Marin Horoscope: If there is no self, whose arthritis is this?
Trouble in Sausalito’s ‘Tent City’
Sherman R. Frederick Sausalito Marin Scope There’s big trouble at Sausalito’s court-sanctioned “Tent City” at Marinship Park. After the heavy rains in late October, the enclosure became foul smelling and several people said they fell ill. It turned out that a high water table … [Read more...] about Trouble in Sausalito’s ‘Tent City’