All are welcome to the 2nd Annual Marin Powwow to join in celebration of the Indigenous communities that live and work in Marin on Coast Miwok land. The event is hosted by the non-profit Marin American Indian Alliance and Sponsored by Marin Community Foundation and County of Marin. Since 1968 the … [Read more...] about Marin American Indian Alliance to host 2nd Annual Marin Powwow March 17
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Rent control widens lead in Larkspur, but many votes remain uncounted
Update No. 2: As of March 13, with about 20,000 mail-in ballots yet to be counted, the rent control measure in Larkspur edged closer to passing. The margin of victory is now just over 100 votes. Stay tuned for updates here. Update No. 1: The story below includes only number of votes cast on … [Read more...] about Rent control widens lead in Larkspur, but many votes remain uncounted
It’s raining legs north of Marin
It's raining prosthetic legs north of Marin, or at least it seemed that way. This report comes from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department: Today we got a strange call of a found prosthetic leg at a Cloverdale lumber yard. The deputy gathered the intact leg, checked the area and contacted some … [Read more...] about It’s raining legs north of Marin
Melee involving car chase and gunshots leaves one man dead and four Sonoma County Sheriff Deputies injured
This report today (March 5) from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department: On Mon., March 4, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a male subject brandishing a firearm, in unincorporated Sonoma County, in the area of Stony Point Road … [Read more...] about Melee involving car chase and gunshots leaves one man dead and four Sonoma County Sheriff Deputies injured
Fairfax gets ‘extra’ rent stabilization moving forward ahead of November’s public vote
Sherman R. Frederick Ross Valley Reporter The Fairfax Town Council, in a special meeting on Feb. 29, unanimously approved implementing "extra" rent stabilization before the public votes on the issue in November. Citizens against the idea packed the meeting room and tried to convince the … [Read more...] about Fairfax gets ‘extra’ rent stabilization moving forward ahead of November’s public vote
Marin socialist group calls Israel president a ‘war criminal’ and criticizes Rep. Damon Connolly for taking a trip to the region
Marin Democratic Socialists of America have criticized Marin Rep. Damon Connolly for refusing to call for a cease fire in Gaza and taking a trip to Israel. The group posted this on Social Media: Right now, 1.5 million Gazans are crammed into Rafah, having escaped the genocidal bombing campaign in … [Read more...] about Marin socialist group calls Israel president a ‘war criminal’ and criticizes Rep. Damon Connolly for taking a trip to the region
Alleged fentanyl dealer faces murder charges
Opening arguments for a case against Carson David Schewe (Case # 62-183963) regarding the Placer County's first fentanyl murder case goes to a jury trial next week. The trial will take in Placer County Superior Court, Department 3 in Auburn Placer County District Attorney’s Office filed a … [Read more...] about Alleged fentanyl dealer faces murder charges
Novato Historical Guild features Ed Ryken on the 500-year history of Alcatraz
lThe Novato Historical Guild will hold its Quarterly Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave. Featured speaker will be 57-year Novato resident Ed Ryken. His topic: “This Old Rock: The 500-year Story of How Alcatraz transformed the Bay … [Read more...] about Novato Historical Guild features Ed Ryken on the 500-year history of Alcatraz
Felon on bicycle in Novato stopped, booked for possession of a firearm stolen in Sacramento
On Feb, 17 about midnight, a Novato Police Officer noticed a person riding a bike without lights on Redwood Boulevard. The officer contacted the rider, and he identified himself as Travis Wine, a 28-year-old Novato resident. Wine was currently on Marin County Probation and was searched per his … [Read more...] about Felon on bicycle in Novato stopped, booked for possession of a firearm stolen in Sacramento
Rep. Huffman praises Education Department for looking closer at ‘mixed status’ students
U.S. Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jesús “Chuy'' García (IL-04), Colin Allred (TX-32), and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) shared the news that the Department of Education (ED) is rolling out new guidelines to provide a temporary process for students to meet critical deadlines for non-federal … [Read more...] about Rep. Huffman praises Education Department for looking closer at ‘mixed status’ students