Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, pleaded guilty to one count of DUI, following a drunken crash in Napa in May. He was given three years probation -- but does not have to report to a probation officer -- and no jail time beyond the time served. Pelosi, 82, must attend a … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, pleads guilty in DUI accident
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MADD and California cops team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) volunteers and staff will team up with law enforcement patrols across the country on Aug. 27 for the fourth nationwide “Saturation Saturday.” The virtual and in-person events highlight impaired driving prevention efforts by law enforcement during the annual … [Read more...] about MADD and California cops team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’
Remains of Californian killed at Pearl Harbor officially identified
WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Navy Shipfitter 2nd Class Claude R. Garcia, 25, of Ventura, California, killed during World War II, was accounted for on May 12, 2022. On Dec. 7, 1941, Garcia was assigned to the battleship USS West Virginia, … [Read more...] about Remains of Californian killed at Pearl Harbor officially identified
Gov. Newsom’s 2022 State of the State transcript
2022 State of the State (Editor’s note: This is a full transcript of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s annual State of the State address in Sacramento on Tuesday, March 8.) It goes without saying: Given the state of our world, I don’t imagine there are many people outside of these walls waiting … [Read more...] about Gov. Newsom’s 2022 State of the State transcript
Marin County COVID-19 Update: 24 in Marin died in 43 days
Marin County Special to Marinscope A new analysis of recent local COVID-19 deaths reinforces the need for renewed attention to medical care and recovery treatment, and broader adoption of COVID booster shots. On Feb. 25, Marin County Public Health’s weekly COVID-19 death report revealed 15 … [Read more...] about Marin County COVID-19 Update: 24 in Marin died in 43 days
Portje files lawsuit against Sausalito, says his treatment was akin to ‘slave catchers’ in the South
Sherman R. Frederick Novato Advance Jeremy Portje, a freelance photographer who was arrested by Sausalito police for injuring a police officer and resisting arrest has filed a race-laden lawsuit in federal court against the Sausalito Department and several officers claiming his civil rights … [Read more...] about Portje files lawsuit against Sausalito, says his treatment was akin to ‘slave catchers’ in the South
Sausalito History: The notorious crew of the ferry Sausalito
The wild and notorious crew of the ferry Sausalito It’s well known that the paddle-wheeler ferry Sausalito collided with another ferry in 1901, inspiring the opening of Jack London’s novel, The Sea-Wolf. But I was shocked to learn that the Sausalito had a reputation for careless navigation long … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The notorious crew of the ferry Sausalito
Marin tip-toes through the worst of Omicron
Sherman R. Frederick Marinscope From Novato to Sausalito, Marin County residents are tip-toeing through the Omicron surge. Two trends have emerged. First, Omicron spreads like lightning compared to the Delta variant, but those who are fully vaccinated suffer mildly compared to those … [Read more...] about Marin tip-toes through the worst of Omicron
2022 – More pandemic limbo for Marin
Marinscope The people of Marin County, who have obeyed the rules as faithfully as any jurisdiction in America, remain stuck in what is shaping up to be another pandemic limbo year with uncertain twists ahead. Last week, county health officials changed the mask rules in Marin to align … [Read more...] about 2022 – More pandemic limbo for Marin
Clear your Saturday night for some championship football — San Marin and Marin Catholic both win, now play for state
Marinscope Clear your Saturday night, Marin because 2021 has become a very special year in the Marin County prep football universe. Not just one, but two teams from Marin will host state championship games on Saturday. And they will both be in Marin. That’s big-time special. But … [Read more...] about Clear your Saturday night for some championship football — San Marin and Marin Catholic both win, now play for state