Polly Klaas, murdered in 1993. Marinscope News events last week brought forward the horrific North Bay murder of of Polly Klaas. The 12-year-old girl was kidnapped from a slumber party in Petaluma in 1993. She was found dead in Sonoma County, just a few miles north of Novato. The case … [Read more...] about Recall election heats up with focus on governor’s crime policies
Sausalito History: Privette: A Man and his Camera
PHOTO BY BRUCE FORRESTER Privette at a Fourth of July parade in Sausalito. Claudia Kelly and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Herman Privette served as the long-time staff photographer for all five of the Marin community newspapers. When he started circa 1972 with the … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Privette: A Man and his Camera
Can you help us ID these pictures?
Help us clean up our archives. This photo is unidentified. If you recognize it, or can provide context, please email our publisher Sherm Frederick at shermfrederick@gmail.com. Help us clean up our newspaper archives. This photo is unidentified. If you recognize it, or can provide context, … [Read more...] about Can you help us ID these pictures?
Census requires boundary changes in San Rafael
By Derek Wilson Marinscope Even as controversies over voting rights rage across the country, the City of San Rafael is taking a hard look at the constitutionality of its current election system. The Nov. 8, 2022, local election will determine City Council representatives for the Gerstle … [Read more...] about Census requires boundary changes in San Rafael
Unvaccinated Marin-er dies — first since May
Marin County Public Health has reported the first COVID-19 death of a county resident since mid-May. The resident had not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and died Wednesday, July 21, after being admitted to a hospital with respiratory symptoms. The fatality was the 186th in Marin during the … [Read more...] about Unvaccinated Marin-er dies — first since May
Letter to the Editor: Homeless TRO is short sighted
Dear editor, The homeless living in Lee Gerner Park in Novato has been a problem needing a solution for many months. The City of Novato in collaboration with Homeward Bound of Marin have proposed a comprehensive program that includes housing, health services, job training and the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Homeless TRO is short sighted
Marin Art and Garden Center presents ‘Roots & Legacies’
The Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross will celebrate the “Roots & Legacies” of landscape design on Wednesday, July 28, from 5-7 p.m. Bay Area design editor Zahid Sardar will lead designers Roderick Wyllie and James Lord of Surface designand landscape … [Read more...] about Marin Art and Garden Center presents ‘Roots & Legacies’
Frederick Commentary: Marin has earned its COVID freedom, let’s not backside
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope Commentary Marin has been super-cautious throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a fact for which Marin-ers should say “thank you.” Early-on what we didn’t know about the disease justified that approach. We know more now and I, for one, hope the Marin County … [Read more...] about Frederick Commentary: Marin has earned its COVID freedom, let’s not backside
Gang shootings in Downtown San Rafael
Marinscope On Friday, July 23, at 10:42 p.m., the San Rafael Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired near Third Street at Lootens Plaza. Witnesses reported seeing vehicles speeding away from the area. A San Rafael Police Officer saw a black Dodge Charger speeding … [Read more...] about Gang shootings in Downtown San Rafael
Sausalito City Council: Outdoor dining on the menu
Outdoor dining on Caledonia Street and prospective ballot measures related to downtown parking lots and retail cannabis are among the items that will be considered by the City Council at its meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27. This will be the Council's final regular meeting before a … [Read more...] about Sausalito City Council: Outdoor dining on the menu